Sen. Obama Radio Ad Falsely Claims His Health Care Plan Provides "Universal Coverage"

2/11/2008 5:59:27 PM

Sen. Obama is blanketing the airwaves in the Maryland/Virginia/DC area with a radio ad falsely claiming that his health care plan provides "universal coverage":

NARRATOR: Barack Obama. An economic plan that jumpstarts the economy, with tax cuts for middle class families and seniors. A health plan that lowers costs by $2500 for a typical family and provides universal coverage.

Top independent health care experts have concluded that Sen. Obama's plan is not universal and would leave at least 15 million people without coverage. Leaving so many people out will drive up costs for everyone.

Listen to the ad HERE.

UPDATE: Sen. Obama repeated his false claim at a rally in Baltimore today:

"That's why I put forward a plan that says everybody will get health care that's as good as I have as a member of Congress." [Sen. Obama rally in Baltimore, MD, 2/11/08]