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Demsrule86

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76. It doesn't matter. The GOP controls the Senate, House and presidency.

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Wed Sep 13, 2017, 06:42 PM

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Sanders will introduce universal health care, backed by 15 Democrats [View all] workinclasszero Sep 2017 OP

Thank you all!! RandiFan1290 Sep 2017 #1

K & R democrank Sep 2017 #2

He never supported the ACA. Millions will lose health insurance because of Sanders' ego IMO. Trust Buster Sep 2017 #3

If I thought it had a chance to pass, I'd agree. But it's as likely as Repeal and Replace. ehrnst Sep 2017 #7

I agree. What irony it will be if it turns out that the Dems end up killing the ACA. Trust Buster Sep 2017 #9

Really? So it won't be bacause the GOP has rabidly had it in for the ACA KPN Sep 2017 #11

I am merely saying, if the Dems turn away from the ACA and chase single payer, then Republicans Trust Buster Sep 2017 #15

Guess I see it exactly the opposite based on my interactions with KPN Sep 2017 #22

I can already hear the Repubs talking point in response to this legislation. Trust Buster Sep 2017 #31

They already do claim that and have from the get go. They've already labeled it KPN Sep 2017 #43

We don't have the numbers in Congress. Forward is a fixed ACA IMO. Trust Buster Sep 2017 #44

Do you think I am/we are stupid? KPN Sep 2017 #45

good points here thank you N/T tiredtoo Sep 2017 #51

... Warren DeMontague Sep 2017 #54

No, it will Sen. Sanders fault for not introducing a bill that fights for the ACA and a public Demsrule86 Sep 2017 #71

Millions will lose health insurance because the GOP will kill the ACA. One way or the other. Autumn Sep 2017 #33

You do know he has voted consistently for the ACA, right? Voltaire2 Sep 2017 #67

We need all hands on deck now to fight for the ACA ...not a single payer bill Demsrule86 Sep 2017 #72

Those are not exclusive. Voltaire2 Sep 2017 #74

Show me where any Democrat or Sen Sanders is working on the ACA right now. Demsrule86 Sep 2017 #77

uh what? At this point in time all we can do is vote against repeal. Voltaire2 Sep 2017 #78

I agree. Demsrule86 Sep 2017 #69

And it will promptly be dead because the Republicans control the Congress. Lee Adama Sep 2017 #4

Right - it won't even make it to the floor. George II Sep 2017 #8

Baby Steps sacto95834 Sep 2017 #18

The issue has been talked about for decades. John Dingel has introduced legislation... George II Sep 2017 #56

And now we have Senators HarmonyRockets Sep 2017 #68

IMO, too many Americans simply don't understand how insurance works in the first place. greatauntoftriplets Sep 2017 #80

Kick dalton99a Sep 2017 #5

It's the pro-jobs pro-business plan IronLionZion Sep 2017 #6

Plus it gives voters a clear choice workinclasszero Sep 2017 #10

Wealthy people can still buy luxurious plans if they want to IronLionZion Sep 2017 #14

Fine by me workinclasszero Sep 2017 #16

Yep! mountain grammy Sep 2017 #23

I'll continue to take metro or bus IronLionZion Sep 2017 #24

You got it! workinclasszero Sep 2017 #28

To say nothing about Emirates First Class "Suite", Airport Lounge pangaia Sep 2017 #40

There are Americans who fly overseas for surgery IronLionZion Sep 2017 #63

And they did not choose single payer in the 90's and they won't now either. Demsrule86 Sep 2017 #73

Excellent! KPN Sep 2017 #12

The thousand mile journey starts with the first step right? workinclasszero Sep 2017 #13

Exactly -- KPN Sep 2017 #19

More people are joining the walk daily it seems workinclasszero Sep 2017 #26

Like your spirit and style. KPN Sep 2017 #27

TY workinclasszero Sep 2017 #30

It's how we got to where we are IMO. KPN Sep 2017 #34

I think you.. workinclasszero Sep 2017 #36

And if we lose the ACA what then? Demsrule86 Sep 2017 #75

K&R UCmeNdc Sep 2017 #17

Is this or is this not what Democrats should be doing? mountain grammy Sep 2017 #20

THIS KPN Sep 2017 #29

Yes. This is just what the Democrats should be doing. Autumn Sep 2017 #37

+100 Duppers Sep 2017 #38

YES it is! workinclasszero Sep 2017 #60

Bernie and the ACA Kosey Sep 2017 #21

Yes -- KPN Sep 2017 #32

Precisely. Duppers Sep 2017 #39

Bernie and the ACA Kosey Sep 2017 #25

Hooray for SENATOR SANDERS and the other SOLID PROGRESSIVE SENATORS supporting this!!! Warren DeMontague Sep 2017 #35

+1 Bradical79 Sep 2017 #47

+2 mountain grammy Sep 2017 #58

What about dental care? It can greatly affect your health judesedit Sep 2017 #41

Hmm... not sure about this specific plan he has in mind Bradical79 Sep 2017 #46

Dental Care is included HarmonyRockets Sep 2017 #70

What about dental care? It can greatly affect your health judesedit Sep 2017 #42

Dental is in there too. KTM Sep 2017 #48

I can't afford ACA so I'm all for this. Joe941 Sep 2017 #49

Nothing is Free SeloverB Sep 2017 #53

I'm in the same boat workinclasszero Sep 2017 #61

About Dental Care SeloverB Sep 2017 #50

At the very least it'll get the discussion going as to what all this is nini Sep 2017 #52

Most Americans do understand Medicare which is why Bernie calls it Medicare for All. nt Autumn Sep 2017 #57

Don't be so sure they'll understand that nini Sep 2017 #59

Family members of those who have it know what it does, that's a lot of people. Autumn Sep 2017 #62

Can we please call it Berniecare? Not Ruth Sep 2017 #55

Yeah that's gonna happen. Meanwhile the GOP will find a way to wreck ACA while we're gloating. ucrdem Sep 2017 #64

16 Senators now. Jeanne Shaheen just signed on Arazi Sep 2017 #65

Yay! workinclasszero Sep 2017 #66

It doesn't matter. The GOP controls the Senate, House and presidency. Demsrule86 Sep 2017 #76

I'm hearing lots of nay-saying MontanaMama Sep 2017 #79