Healthcare News: Obama Promises Healthcare for Vets

I am not a politically oriented person, however, I do find some political news interesting, especially when it comes to promises made by presidential candidates that have the potential to be broken. In the latest political news, democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama was photographed tearfully embracing retired Air Force Veteran Andrew Hampton in Mason City, Iowa during a recent campaign stop. Hampton reportedly questioned Obama about the poor state of health care for Veterans, especially concerning himself with Veterans returning home from wars in Iraq and Afghanistan severely disabled and in desperate need of health care. Hampton, who received a standing ovation from the crowd, was then approached by Obama who embraced him while onlookers cheered. As the crowd listened intently, Obama promised that if he were elected president, he would take care of all veterans as a way of "encouraging future generations to enter the military." Perhaps he should take care of veterans just because it's the right thing for the country to do. After all, these soldiers deserve access to the best health care available after risking their lives for us on a daily basis. What a self-serving comment! Some people will just say anything to get elected these days! We shall see, Obama, if you keep your promises or if you will be just another presidential candidate that fabricates stories to serve your own political purpose. Would love to hear what the rest of America thinks about the upcoming election. Feel free to post your comments.