Discussion Questions

1. What does Sen. Edwards say about the "current system in Washington, DC"? According to Sen. Edwards, what is the cause of the problem? Do you agree or disagree? Explain your answer.
2. Sen. Edwards says, "I don't want to replace corporate Republicans with corporate Democrats." What do you think he means by this statement?
3. Under the Senator's health care plan, who would receive health care coverage? What are some of the other changes he proposes? Click here to see a more in depth look at Sen. Edwards' health care plan. Compare this plan with other Democratic candidates' health care proposals. How are they similar? How do they differ?
4. According to Sen. Edwards, how much will his health care plan cost? How does he plan to pay for it?