Idaho lawmaker booed, jeered on health care quip

Via AP:

House Republicans are already feeling some backlash from American voters resulting from last Thursday's vote.

Rep. Raul Labrador of Idaho drew sharp criticism and booing at a town hall Friday for his response to an attendee who expressed worry that the House bill would hurt Medicaid recipients.

The woman in Lewiston said: "You are mandating people on Medicaid to accept dying.

"Labrador, who is a member of the conservative House Freedom Caucus, responded: "That line is so indefensible. Nobody dies because they don't have access to health care."

The auditorium immediately erupted in loud boos, jeers and gasps, according to the Idaho Statesman, and his remarks quickly went viral on social media.


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