Roy Cooper: “People are telling me that things cost too much. People are telling me that they’re struggling with their health care…”
RALEIGH – On Thursday, Roy Cooper hosted a roundtable discussion in Charlotte on the high costs of health care and discussed how insurance companies line their pockets and Washington takes away coverage while North Carolinians are struggling to make ends meet.
WCNC: Gov. Cooper addresses rising health care costs in Charlotte
- Reporter: “[Governor Cooper’s] comments come as Medicaid cuts and the end of the ACA subsidies drive up premiums for millions.”
Queen City News: Former Governor Cooper discusses health care in Charlotte while on Senate campaign trail
Andy Weber
- Premiums rose for millions following the expiration of health care subsidies, and during a conversation with local physicians, leaders and business owners, Cooper argued those subsidies were essential to help people pay for vital care.
- “People are telling me that things cost too much. People are telling me that they’re struggling with their health care… Now, I’m the former attorney general. I’m the only one in this race who has prosecuted violent criminals and worked to keep them behind bars. And I believe we need strong borders, and I believe that we need to deport violent criminals,” said Cooper.
WSOC: Cooper campaigns in Charlotte, focuses on affordable health care
- “My campaign, and when I get to the U.S. Senate, is going to be about getting affordable health care for people and taking steps to make things cost less.”
- As governor, Cooper expanded Medicaid in North Carolina.
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