Around the web and especially on the blogs, there are articles about Max Baucus saying he did not read the healthcare bill that was passed by Congress. He was asked that question during his meeting with Secretary of Health and Human Services Kathleen Sebelius when she was in Montana earlier this week.

By the way, the person asking this question should be given a medal or something.

So far, it’s not been a good term for Senator Baucus, but he is not up for reelection until 2014.

An article in The Hill blog basically tells the whole story with this Baucus answer:

“I don’t think you want me to waste my time to read every page of the healthcare bill,” Baucus said, according to the Flathead Beacon. “You know why? It’s statutory language. … We hire experts.”

Uh, yes we do, Senator. That was such a foolish answer that I just had to offer my commentary! Continue reading →