Emails Highlight Hillary Clinton’s Role In Obamacare Passage
Fox News reports on a new batch of Clinton's emails that reference efforts the current Democratic presidential hopeful made to reach out to members of Congress in support of the health law. Meanwhile, news outlets also report on this week's GOP primary debate.
Fox News:
New Emails Show Clinton's Efforts On Hill Helped Pass Obamacare, After Failed '93 Effort
The essential narrative is that Hillary Clinton’s efforts to help pass comprehensive health care failed while President Obama’s were a success. But a new batch of Clinton emails released Friday show just how influential she was as the Obama administration’s secretary of state in getting the Affordable Care Act passed. (Pergram, 8/1)
Reuters:
Republicans Begin Pivotal Debate Week With New Hampshire Forum
Republican presidential candidates will test their messages in New Hampshire on Monday, with the exception of Donald Trump, in a pivotal week on the 2016 campaign trail that will be dominated by their first head-to-head debate on Thursday. (Holland, 8/3)
The Associated Press:
GOP Hopefuls Prep For First 2016 Debate - And Donald Trump
Anticipating Trump's debate strategy has become a constant conversation for campaign aides who worry the other candidates' messages will be lost in a flood of rhetoric and provocative attacks. Former Texas Gov. Rick Perry signaled he'll focus on questioning Trump's Republican credentials, if he makes it onto the debate stage. Trump previously backed a single-payer health care system and abortion rights, in addition to praising President Barack Obama and Hillary Rodham Clinton in public remarks. (Lerer, 8/2)
Fox News:
GOP’s Kasich, Perry Battle For Final Spot In First GOP Presidential Debate
Ohio Gov. John Kasich, a Republican presidential candidate, on Sunday defended his support of Medicaid under ObamaCare, arguing the decision was “morally” right. The issue and Kasich’s explanation was a likely prelude to Thursday's first 2016 Republican presidential primary debate, hosted by Fox News and Facebook, should he qualify for one of the final spots. (8/2)
