Judge Clay Jenkins (Dallas, TX) for President? [View all]

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Makala Washington (second from left) received Obamacare enrollment help from Tiffany Ruiz (left), Kimberly Ross and Gracie Escobar on Monday at Irving Health Center. Washington had given up on HealthCare.gov but came at the urging of County Judge Clay Jenkins.

The long line of weary-eyed people waiting at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center to get help accessing the new “health care marketplaces” didn’t escape the notice of Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins.

Though Jenkins was supposed to be looking for the official entourage that would show him around the health fair that day, he instead walked up and down the line. Like a coach giving a halftime speech, he shouted encouragement.

“OK people, let’s get y’all signed up for health coverage,” he said, offering handshakes and high-fives. “We’re going to get you some affordable Obamacare.”

Jenkins, a Democrat, has emerged as perhaps North Texas’ top cheerleader for President Barack Obama’s much-debated health care overhaul. He has spent countless hours meeting with residents, explaining the Affordable Care Act and helping people apply for coverage.

Article: http://www.dallasnews.com/news/metro/20131105-dallas-county-judge-clay-jenkins-embraces-obamacare.ece