You have to see it really, but there is a transcript here. Shep Smith had on repub Representative John Barrasso from Wyoming for a discussion of the Public Option for health insurance reform, which definitely did not go as the Representative likely expected. Not only is it remarkable that Smith understood the Public Option and how it fits into any reform effort really well, but the jaw-dropping thing about this interview is how utterly intolerant Smith is for the routine talking points. Barasso wanted to talk about “government-run health care” and Smith sets him straight. Barasso wanted to talk about Medicare cost and budget issues and Smith re-orients the conversation to noting how health care costs have gone up while insurance profits and lobbying costs have gone up. There’s definitely more at the video:
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And a note to reporters everywhere — this is how you deal with the talking points.