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Tommy Thompson: “Michael Dukakis said that was the smartest and the best…”

Featuring: Tommy Thompson, Conservative | Former Candidate, U.S. Senate Wisconsin

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One-on-one with Tommy Thompson | Cap Times Idea Fest 2024

Published | Video Starts at 41:14

And you did Badger Care, which I still think is an amazing act and an amazing accomplishment. Mike Dukakis, thank you. Michael Dukakis said that was the smartest and the best healthcare program in the United States. Why did Tommy Thompson push for it? Grew up in Elroy. Farmers come in small business. People come in, they don't make enough money to buy health insurance. (41:14–41:21)

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Asserts that Michael Dukakis praised Tommy Thompson's healthcare program as the smartest and best in the U.S.

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