Sen. Isakson Predicts Health Care Debate Will Extend Into Next Year; Remains Opposed to Public Option

By Denis O'Hayer

Atlanta, GA – Now that the U.S. House has passed its health care reform bill, the Senate takes center stage. But Georgia Republican Senator Johnny Isakson predicts a long and tough debate will drag into next year.

Isakson told WABE's Denis O'Hayer he remains completely opposed to including a government-funded health insurance option which is part of the bill passed by the House. But Isakson insisted that, even if the public option is defeated, some health care reform can still pass the Senate.