# GOP Senator Had His Patients ARRESTED Over Medical Bills

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Podcast: [Bulwark Takes](https://stenobird.com/podcast/bulwark-takes-7201724)
Published: 2026-09-12T20:42:04+00:00
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## Resource

Tim Miller takes a closer look at Kansas Sen. Roger Marshall, whose record as a doctor is under new scrutiny after a New York Times investigation found that he sued more than 700 patients over medical debt, with 81 ultimately arrested after missing court dates. Plus: Marshall’s views on healthcare and vaccines, his support for Trump’s Iran war and tariffs, and his record of going along with the president even as Kansans face higher costs. Related Links: The New York Times: “A Doctor Sued 700 Patients for Debts; 81 Were Arrested. Now He’s a Senator.” https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/08/us/politics/roger-marshall-obgyn-doctor-debts.html STAT: “Two months ago, this doctor was delivering babies. Now he’s at the nexus of the Obamacare fight” https://www.statnews.com/2017/03/03/roger-marshall-kansas-obamacare/ The Kansas City Star: “Roger Marshall calls Kansas cabin home. Official trips took him near $1.2M Florida house” https://www.kansascity.com/news/politics-government/article292974104.html The Beacon: “Why 30 hospitals in Kansas and 12 in Missouri are at risk of closure” https://thebeaconnews.org/stories/2026/01/08/why-30-rural-hospitals-in-kansas-and-12-in-missouri-are-at-risk/ The Bulwark: Sam Stein and Tim Miller interview Adam Hamilton https://www.thebulwark.com/p/sam-stein-and-adam-hamilton-trumps Watch more in Tim's series about the worst Republicans running in the 2026 midterm: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLdXT8ySfDKu0

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