Pataki Visits Austin To Kick Start Rally

Austin, TX - Former New York Gov. George Pataki joined about a dozen Texas lawmakers at the state Capitol to protest the federal health care bill.

Pataki, who's a Republican, is leading the Revere America petition drive to gather 1 million signatures in support of repealing the bill. Tuesday's stop in Austin was part of a three-day, six state tour.

The rally drew a small but enthusiastic crowd of about 100 people. Speakers included Texas Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst and state Attorney General Greg Abbott, who has filed a lawsuit against the federal health care bill, calling it unconstitutional.

Pataki and Texas State Rep. Garnet Coleman, who's on the other side of the issue, stopped by Good Day to talk about the event and the health care bill.