Analysis: Fighting for patient protections while attacking ACA - hard to have it both ways

By Alex Sakariassen, Kaiser Health News

Throughout the 2020 election cycle, candidates' positions on health care have been particularly important for voters with underlying and often expensive medical needs - in short, those with pre-existing conditions.

It's no surprise, then, that protections for people who have chronic health problems like diabetes and cancer have become a focal point for candidates nationwide - among them, Matt Rosendale, the Republican contender for Montana's only U.S. House seat.

Sept. 22, Rosendale's campaign hit airwaves and online streaming services with an ad...