Michigan to Democrats: Tariffs hurt, but we aren't sold on Medicare for all

[TexasTowelie]

The majority of Michigan residents say tariffs are bad for the state economy, climate change is a threat to the Great Lakes and the nation needs better border security.

They also are not sold on the idea of free Medicare for every American, are split on taxpayer-funded college tuition and a high percentage say President Donald Trump is the most important issue facing the nation.

The findings are part of a new statewide poll released Thursday by Detroit Regional Chamber to highlight which top issues to Michigan voters in advance of the 2020 presidential Democratic debates at the Fox Theatre in Detroit on Tuesday and Wednesday.

“Michigan is going to be a key state in next year’s election, so we believe it is important the candidates understand how Michigan residents feel on the issues,” said Sandy Baruah, president and CEO of the Detroit Regional Chamber.

Read more: https://www.bridgemi.com/quality-life/michigan-democrats-tariffs-hurt-we-arent-sold-medicare-all

[greymattermom]

1. Just have a public option on the exchanges.

Over time, if it works well, folks (and companies) will choose it. It actually works better that way. There will be less disruption to the system.

[pamdb]

2. Medicare is not free

First of all, Medicare is not free. My husband and I pay roughly $250 a month each for Medicare, a supplemental ( Mutual of Omaha) and a drug plan. And it goes up every year. In countries with universal healthcare, they pay for it in higher taxes. Personally, I’m fine with Medicare if you need or want it, and insurance through your employer if you want. What I don’t understand is why private companies aren’t pushing for Medicare for all because then they wouldn’t have to contribute anything. As a public librarian for over 30 years, my medical insurance came from part the library and part the city, of which the library was affiliated.

[kacekwl]

3. Hey Michigan residents,

what's your plan ? Just leave it as it is or are you going for trumps better, bestest, cheapest, greatest plan ? Wake up Michigan.