Bernie Sanders’ health care plan puts Democrats on the spot
The
Meanwhile, the so-called single-payer bill has
"I'm not seeing any evidence single payer is attractive to the swing voters
Sanders evolved last year from a fringe senator to a major force commanding loyalty from progressive Democratic voters, activists and contributors. He could still seek the presidency in 2020, when he'd be 79. Clinton, in her new book, accuses him of inflicting lasting damage that hurt her chances of defeating Republican
As described by aides, Sanders' bill would essentially expand the Medicare health insurance program for the elderly to all Americans, covering virtually all medical needs except long-term nursing care. By Tuesday afternoon, it had been co-sponsored by at least 12 Democratic senators, including four other possible presidential contenders:
Sanders denies that his proposal is causing rifts in his party.
"You mean because the people in this country want to move toward a Medicare-for-all system, that is divisive?" he said in an interview Tuesday, citing polls showing growing support. "I think in a democracy, we should be doing what the American people want."
With Trump in the
Sanders' plan is "a different value system, one where we all take care of each other and where health care is a right,"
Sanders has released no price tag. The version he advanced during his presidential campaign would have cost a huge
A similar House bill by Rep.
Underscoring the unease, House Minority Leader
While Sen.
Several others are offering alternatives that will let
Sen.
Still other
"It's laughable," Sen.
And as the
"There's a Sanders grassroots that aims to pressure
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