"Analysis: Things we learned at the Democratic convention" by David Lindsey at Reuters [View all]

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Analysis: Things we learned at the Democratic convention

by David Lindsey at Reuters

http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/09/07/us-usa-campaign-themes-idUSBRE88608220120907

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But at their convention this week in Charlotte, Democrats showed signs of grasping an effective strategy to sell the healthcare law that Romney has vowed to repeal if he is elected November 6.

Tuesday's session featured emotional testimonials for "Obamacare," including one from Stacy Lihn, a mother who said the law will allow her family to afford caring for their young daughter, Zoe, who was born with a congenital heart defect.

"Romney repealing healthcare reform is something we worry about literally every day," Lihn said. "Zoe's third open-heart surgery will happen either next year or the year after. If Mitt Romney becomes president and Obamacare is repealed, there's a good chance she'll hit her lifetime cap."

The tears on delegates' faces made it clear: Democrats had found a simple and touching way to cut through the density of Obama's signature legislative achievement.

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