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In reply to the discussion: Bernie Sanders delegates mount convention rebellion over 'Medicare for All' [View all]LiberalLovinLug
(14,174 posts)Candidates are picked for other things like "electablity", or experience.
And you are wrong. Most polls I've seen use the language not of "universal healthcare" but on single payer, and or M4A. Including the one I posted showing 75% support with Democrats.
I would concede that many are confused about the terminology and what they exactly mean. But most polls are asking about single payer/M4A. Here are just a few I found in a short google.
pacific research:
https://www.pacificresearch.org/pollwatch/
Reuters:
https://www.reuters.com/investigates/special-report/usa-election-progressives/
cnbc:
https://www.cnbc.com/2018/08/28/most-americans-now-support-medicare-for-all-and-free-college-tuition.html
And to achieve UNIVERSAL HEALTH CARE you cannot do it without some form of SINGLE PAYER federally directed and enforced. Its just not possible, and has never happened. There are all kinds of examples of nations allowing private contractors for lab work and specialists in conjunction with their medical system. But the basic cost and the bulk of coverage is guaranteed by the taxpayer, and national policy that ensures every citizen can find a doctor, get basic care, including whatever care is available if you get a more serious condition. No matter how rich or poor you are. That basic standard is enforced by federal law, even if it is left to Provinces or States to implement. The base, the foundation, of universal healthcare IS single payer (tax payer) funded.
But why are you or anyone in here arguing about this? I can't believe I am even arguing FOR single payer, supported by Democrats, with another Democratic supporter.
The majority of Americans, when asked about "single payer" or M4A, want it. And of that majority, Democrats overwhelmingly support it. Why fight that? Its a winning proposition. What happened to the notion that Obama raised? That it wasn't just on him. We had to demand change. Biden is not a robot. He can be swayed by good arguments, and polls.
Why wouldn't we want
what we want?