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July 26, 2002

More from Bush on malpractice

The President focussed attention on the malpractice problem (and the evil trial lawyers - oops I should not use redundant phrasing) during a campaign stop for North Carolina gubernatorial candidate Elizabeth Dole. Bush Urges a Cap on Medical Liability. Now for your daily dose of ipecac

The trip put Mr. Bush squarely on the home turf of a potential political rival in 2004, Senator John Edwards, a Democrat who became wealthy as a medical malpractice lawyer.

In a telephone conference call with reporters, Mr. Edwards said today: "I spent most of my life before I came to the Senate fighting for kids and families against insurance companies, and I think that's the right side to be on. If the president wants to be on the side of the insurance companies, we'll let him do that."

Slick politics, avoid the issue and blame the insurance companies!

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