The Next Big Health Care Fight

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The Next Big Health Care Fight

March 17, 2021 at 10:10 am EDT By Taegan Goddard 38 Comments

https://politicalwire.com/2021/03/17/the-next-big-health-care-fight/

"SNIP.....

“Democratic lawmakers and allies favoring a public option to compete with private insurers want the party to seize on its narrow congressional majorities to muscle through an idea that’s long been popular with the base,” Politico reports.

“They’re betting that after years of rising health costs and the GOP’s failed attempts to throw out Obamacare, voters in the tightly contested 2022 midterms would reward Democrats for tackling health care costs.”

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[Victor_c3]

1. Crazy idea, pass an push legislation that is wildly popular with all Americans

That’s a sure way to not only do good in 2022, but also to do good in all future elections - and to make our country better as well.

[Demsrule86]

2. Georgia did not expand Medicaid so it will help Warnock a great deal.

[dlk]

3. Isn't competition supposed to be one of the benefits of capitalism?

Insurers want to have it both ways.