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4.5 Lamar Alexander


1. What bill did Lamar Alexander co-sponsor, and why does he think it didn't get more attention in Congress?
He co-sponsored a bill to stabilize the market of the Affordable Care Act. However, Trump officials prevented Congress from paying more attention to it.
2. Why does Judd Gregg say that Alexander does not fit in today's politics?
Alexander favors compromise while the current trend in politics involves populism and extremism.
3. Why did Lamar Alexander decide to leave his job as a Senate leader?
He wanted to take a bigger role in policymaking with health and education. He felt that the leadership role was confining him from moving ahead.
4. What significant event was the centerpiece of his campaign to win the governor election in the 1970s?
He walked across the state, stopping at schools and engaging with people in their daily environments.
5. How do his aides describe Obamacare?
They highly dislike it, describing it as a "horrible, terrible, awful, almost evil policy."
6. How does Alexander approach working with President Trump?
When he disagrees with Trump, as with the recent tariffs, Alexander does not publicly bash him but rather meets privately with him to address the issue and to see what they can work on together.

(Article: https://www.vox.com/policy-and-politics/2018/4/16/16978484/lamar-alexander-health-care-obamacare-repeal-senate-2018)

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