Tommy Thompson haunted by ties to 'Obamacare'

Tommy Thompson has attacked “Obamacare” relentlessly during his Senate campaign in Wisconsin, calling the sweeping health care law a “budget-busting government takeover,” intruding into the lives of private citizens. But as a private citizen, the Republican had a much different experience with the legislation: He held positions with eight companies and organizations that either benefited from Obamacare, strongly supported its passage or were considered models for the national law. (POLITICO, 7/26)