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Greybnk48

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10. How about "ObamALL Care!

Reply to Thav (Original post)

Thu Aug 1, 2019, 11:24 AM

Aug 2019

Just being a smart-ass. I strongly agree that we need to come up with a better name. NOW! As I recall, everyone really liked the names "Medicare" and "Medicaid" from the get go back in the 60's. Branding really matters.

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I was thinking the other night that "Medicare for All" could be rebranded [View all] Thav Aug 2019 OP

Public Option Rockhead Aug 2019 #1

That's a possibility too. Thav Aug 2019 #7

This is Mayor Pete's proposal - Medicare for all who want it. lark Aug 2019 #2

Good idea. sagesnow Aug 2019 #3

Yes. This is the way to do it. MaryMagdaline Aug 2019 #4

Call it "Healthcare for All". KY_EnviroGuy Aug 2019 #5

It's the "all" word that people are fixating on Thav Aug 2019 #6

Not taking away private plans. Just removing the ground floor of those plans..... KY_EnviroGuy Aug 2019 #9

Agree about re-branding. DURHAM D Aug 2019 #8

How about "ObamALL Care! Greybnk48 Aug 2019 #10

The physicians' group PNHP has good information on their website. area51 Aug 2019 #11

With Medicare you will need a supplement, only pays 80%. katmondoo Aug 2019 #12

"hubby and I are in our 70s and have AARP for supplement. Expensive but worth it... CTyankee Aug 2019 #16

Sheeeeeeeeeeet, call it "TrumpCare" and they'll go for it. nt Baltimike Aug 2019 #13

One problem will be that often the Medicare reimbursements PoindexterOglethorpe Aug 2019 #14

The Democratic Party likes to portray itself as the party of choice elocs Aug 2019 #15

They would still have to overhaul Medicare to make it work forthemiddle Aug 2019 #17