The woman who fled to Canada for healthcare in "Sicko" is running for office.....

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via MichaelMoore.com:



May 15th, 2008 2:17 pm
'Sicko' figure to challenge commissioner


By Kristofer Karol / Livingston Daily Press & Argus

A woman featured prominently in Michael Moore's 2007 health-care documentary, "Sicko," is running as a Democrat this fall against Republican Livingston County (Michigan) Commissioner Dave Domas.

Adrian Campbell Montgomery, a 2000 Hartland High School graduate, moved from Oakland County back to Hartland Township this year and is already hoping to make an impact locally.

"One thing is the roads — I think that they need major attention, as well as our health department. Of course, that's obviously in my heart," said Montgomery, 26. "Another thing is the senior centers in the county. I really feel that they need more focus on expanding some of them, the buildings, if possible."

"Sicko" shared Campbell's story of how she wanted health insurance for her daughter, but got contradictory responses from private and federally funded health plans. One said she made too much money, and the other said she didn't make enough.

So, the then-Waterford Township resident went to Canada to get her medical needs addressed.

Montgomery said she is unsure if her role in the movie will help her cause.

Domas, who has served two stints on the commission totaling about 14 years, said he was unfamiliar with Montgomery's background. ......(more)

The complete piece is at: http://www.michaelmoore.com/words/mikeinthenews/index.php?id=11494

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1. Good for her!