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By Dave Dahl
SPRINGFIELD– Springfield Democrat Betsy Dirksen Londrigan is hoping to be part of a “Blue Wave” that sends U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis (R-Taylorville) home.
The 13th Congressional District candidates debated at the State Journal-Register in Springfield Monday night.
“We provided layers upon layers of protections for pre-existing conditions,” Davis said. When Vice President Pence was here (Friday), he remembered my Number One priority was ensuring that (pre-existing) coverage was protected for all Americans.”
“The Congressman voted eleven times to repeal the (Affordable Care Act) with no replacement. That essentially eliminates any protections for those with pre-existing coverage,” said Londrigan. “And that’s not just me saying this; this was the (Congressional Budget Office), the AARP. I am agreeing with them.”
“My opponent knows I did not vote one time, let alone eleven times, to get rid of pre-existing condition coverage. I have protected it every time I cast a vote,” responded Davis.