Two things. The dems lost that seat. Not unusual in a mid term election.

Doug, I'll tell you where it says the government should provide health care...the 9th amendment says that our rights are not limited by the bill of rights. We have many unwritten rights.
It also says, ..to provide for the general welfare.. To me that means protection from invaders INCLUDING DISEASE! I see no difference.
It's pretty plain that both the military and the insurance companies and the health care industry are making billions on our vulnerability and it is BARBARIC. I am totally disgusted by the lies the right wing has been spreading about the National health care system in the UK. Scare mongers have convinced the non thinkers that the fat cats are a bulwark against invaders. A pox on all those lying bastards.

Hell, I know some fairly intelligent people who are buffaloed by their lies!