Romney promises to repeal Obama health care plans , yet critics find links between them . As with the Nixon proposal , neither Romney nor Obama decided to include significant measures to reduce health care costs . Stuart Altman says both plans had their basis in Richard Nixon 's health care plan . All three plans rely on private , government sponsored health insurance . Romney , Obama plans do n't significantly restrain costs , he says .
Romney promises to repeal Obama health care plans , yet critics find links between them . Stuart Altman says both plans had their basis in Richard Nixon 's health care plan . All three plans rely on private , government sponsored health insurance . Romney , Obama plans do n't significantly restrain costs , he says .