Cornyn, Hutchison Sell Out Doctors — Groups Withdraw Endorsement

AUSTIN, Texas Sen. John Cornyn has felt the scorn of two Texas-based doctor’s groups for his vote against a Medicare funding bill. First it was the Texas Medical Association; now the Border Health Caucus has withdrawn its endorsement of the Republican, too.

El Paso physician Manuel Acosta, chair of the Border Health Caucus, said it best in a letter to the incumbant seeking re-election:

“The Texas Medical Association Political Action Committee (TEXPAC) is outraged that you made the decision to follow the direction of the Bush Administration and voted to protect health insurance companies at the expense of America’s seniors, those with disabilities, and military families,”

In essence, both Cornyn and Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison broke their promises to support funding their pay through Medicare reimbursements, Acosta explained. The bill fell short of passing by one single vote.

The Caucus represents over 9,000 physicians across South Texas.