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In reply to the discussion: 'Groundbreaking': Democratic Co-Sponsors Rush Aboard Bernie's Medicare for All Train [View all]bettyellen
(47,209 posts)133. Oh I know- and if it wises up the electorate maybe that's good.
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'Groundbreaking': Democratic Co-Sponsors Rush Aboard Bernie's Medicare for All Train [View all]
Donkees
Sep 2017
OP
If you're referring to the Harvard-Harris poll, only "most popular politician" among these....
George II
Sep 2017
#9
In what poll is his approval rating 75%? By the way, this is from page 1 of the poll you linked:
George II
Sep 2017
#29
According to his website, more than 50 DEMOCRATS in the House have co-sponsored his last bill....
George II
Sep 2017
#68
Every OP with a positive story about Sanders you have to tromp through with your muddy boots
LiberalLovinLug
Sep 2017
#78
Yep. I've always thought that kind of behavior- like from the GOP guests- is shorthand for
Warren DeMontague
Sep 2017
#125
I'll be curious to see if it differs significantly from Conyers' bill n/t
TexasBushwhacker
Sep 2017
#15
Once upon a time, we were told national health insurance would never happen. Then we got the ACA.
SusanaMontana41
Sep 2017
#41
That doesn't change my point. When it becomes a priority, Congress will find the funding somewhere.
SusanaMontana41
Sep 2017
#134
Somehow the Republicans have used Bernie's bill to sabotage Medicare for All and the ACA.
SleeplessinSoCal
Sep 2017
#135
Medicare for all is not the way to do single payer. For one thing, it's not a single payer
stevenleser
Sep 2017
#40
I will never stop talking about facts and the truth. Don't even try to make me. nt
stevenleser
Sep 2017
#47
This just shows you dont know what you are talking about. Read greatauntoftriplets post below
stevenleser
Sep 2017
#61
That means nothing. Where are the details on how this would happen? Who would pay for it.
stevenleser
Sep 2017
#83
Nope, the opposite. They are only worth something to someone who doesnt give a shit
stevenleser
Sep 2017
#87
You can keep trying, but your opinion is in opposition to 1/3rd of the Senate
berni_mccoy
Sep 2017
#92
Then by all means, post the details. You won't because you can't. This is legislative vaporware. nt
stevenleser
Sep 2017
#96
It's amazing to me people can't comprehend Medicare can be strengthened
Hassin Bin Sober
Sep 2017
#105
Are pundits unable to understand how that works or is it intentional?
beam me up scottie
Sep 2017
#109
Nope, no argument was demolished, no goal posts were shifted. Not even a good try. nt
stevenleser
Sep 2017
#108
I'm on Medicare and had nearly $5,000 of out-of-pocket expenses last year.
greatauntoftriplets
Sep 2017
#52
Sorry to hear that. I am trying to tell people to try to really understand what they are proposing
stevenleser
Sep 2017
#64
Bernie's plan has improvements to Medicare that would reduce, if not remove these out-of-pockets.
berni_mccoy
Sep 2017
#73
Ultimately, you won't get the answers you really want because they don't exist.
stevenleser
Sep 2017
#89
And of course, the ad-hominem last resort of someone who has lost an argument. nt
stevenleser
Sep 2017
#94
Many people have high out of pocket for insurance that they pay too much for.
progressoid
Sep 2017
#76
Twitter Video: I'm very proud to be introducing the Medicare for All Act today ...
Donkees
Sep 2017
#44
Ironically because some self-identified progressives refused to vote for the Democratic nominee, I
still_one
Sep 2017
#104
Do not underestimate the general disgust with our healthcare system...
DeminPennswoods
Sep 2017
#110
That maybe the intent- but I do like the idea of it coming out as an issue now-
bettyellen
Sep 2017
#130