Lieberman doubtful about public option’s prospects

Fix Health Care Policy has posted a video of an interview with Democratic Sen. Joe Lieberman regarding his feelings on the public option health care plan. Lieberman explains why he’s not really in favor of the public option — which he believes is too expensive given the nation’s existing debt, could lead to a doctor shortage and will shift costs to privately insured individuals — nor does he think that it’s politically feasible.

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