Oxendine attacks Obama on behalf of big donors

What possible interest could the Ox, a Georgia state elected official, have in whether Obama succeeds in passing national health-care reform?

Well, for starters, as a candidate for governor, he’s got to make it through the merciless GOP primary, so any swipe at a Democratic president is a smart move. But, more importantly, as state insurance commissioner, he’s got to look out for his base — which, is, of course, big insurance companies.

That’s why, just a couple of hours ago, John Oxendine launched www.youcanstopobama.com, a new website intended to “let the voices of real Americans be heard in the political process.” Here’s the pitch:

With your help, we can stand up to President Obama and the power grabbing, free market destroying Congress. From centralized control of banking, automaking, and now healthcare, Obama’s and Congress’ plan for America is a prescription for disaster.