A: More positions than the Kama Sutra *
Newt Gingrich yesterday:
“I agree that all of us have a responsibility to help pay for health care. And I think that there are ways to do it that make most libertarians relatively happy,” Mr. Gingrich told the host David Gregory. “I’ve said consistently, where there’s some requirement you either have health insurance or you post a bond or in some way you indicate you’re going to be held accountable.”
That’s pretty clear support for a federal health coverage mandate. It’s not precisely the same one as signed into law by President Obama—Gingrich would allow people to post a bond that would cover any potential medical expenses (presumably very few people could do this as it would need to cover potential expenses)—but the principle is similar: no free riders. Everybody must pay.
Newt Gingrich Today:
“I am completely opposed to the Obamacare mandate on individuals,” Mr. Gingrich said in a new video released Monday.”
Gingrich goes on to claim the mandate is unconstitutional, saying he’s fought against it every step of the way.
*Joke stolen from dailykos.