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leftstreet

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43. We were told it would never pass

Thu Sep 7, 2017, 08:33 PM

Sep 2017

Of course

But thanks in large part to GOPers own angry, rambunctious town halls this year, no politician can escape that Americans want public healthcare

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Warren co-sponsoring Sanders's 'Medicare for All bill' [View all] Donkees Sep 2017 OP

Thank you Donkee for the constant posts about Sanders. SharonClark Sep 2017 #1

I've Wondered That Myself Me. Sep 2017 #2

This is what leadership looks like... TCJ70 Sep 2017 #3

way more imporatant I am sure than saving the ACA from the Republicans by Demsrule86 Sep 2017 #8

Republicans are going to do what they're going to do... TCJ70 Sep 2017 #10

We won't stop it this time...not with McCain switching...in my opinion Demsrule86 Sep 2017 #16

If we won't stop it this time... TCJ70 Sep 2017 #17

I've been saying this for months... MontanaMama Sep 2017 #28

DURec leftstreet Sep 2017 #4

I Knew It ProfessorGAC Sep 2017 #5

I know, I know!!!! LongTomH Sep 2017 #22

I don't care who sponsors it Generic Other Sep 2017 #6

Sadly, the GOP who own it all do not want it or any health care since they are about to repeal Demsrule86 Sep 2017 #14

How exciting...what do you think the chances are of passing this bill? Demsrule86 Sep 2017 #7

We keep hearing single payer 'has no chance of victory' leftstreet Sep 2017 #11

Great idea...I suggest you bring it to the floor...oh wait we have no way to do this... Demsrule86 Sep 2017 #12

Awesome! This is what looking forward looks like! CloudsInMyCoffee Sep 2017 #9

Because it is based on nothing..realistically it won't pass...so what is the point? Demsrule86 Sep 2017 #13

It's based on many things CloudsInMyCoffee Sep 2017 #24

I'm with you, Clouds. We all know Democrats have always wanted single payer Hortensis Sep 2017 #25

Yup, insuring everybody is an awesome thing CloudsInMyCoffee Sep 2017 #33

I am a practical person. I worry about issues that have a shot...at this moment single payer Demsrule86 Sep 2017 #40

odd, isn't it? Warren DeMontague Sep 2017 #31

It is and one I don't understand myself CloudsInMyCoffee Sep 2017 #34

Well, OK, then. With Sanders and Warren behind it, it will MineralMan Sep 2017 #15

Isn't putting the Democratic parties ideas and policies out there part of driving that turn out? TCJ70 Sep 2017 #19

Sure. Great idea. I support single-payer 100% MineralMan Sep 2017 #20

"We know what we're voting for." Yes. We do. TCJ70 Sep 2017 #21

Good points. defacto7 Sep 2017 #32

I really don't understand what exactly you're complaining about, here. Warren DeMontague Sep 2017 #38

How is proposing legislation- the job of Senators- mutually exclusive with winning in 2018? Warren DeMontague Sep 2017 #37

Is it a good idea for Kamala Harris to be aligning with this, with 2020 in mind ? OnDoutside Sep 2017 #18

Yeah, a majority now support single-payer. LongTomH Sep 2017 #23

I don't believe that. And as soon as the GOP turns their fire on single payer, Demsrule86 Sep 2017 #41

ACA was the 'baby step.' Time to move up n/t leftstreet Sep 2017 #42

Right...the GOP owns it all so since we have so much power, we should go for it now. Demsrule86 Sep 2017 #46

Ohhh, Yeah? Try this on for size..... LongTomH Sep 2017 #44

As soon as the GOP starts demonizing it...all that goes up in flames. The ACA Demsrule86 Sep 2017 #45

Absolutely. Single Payer is a winner. Warren DeMontague Sep 2017 #36

Doesn't mean a lot. Warren was one of the Democrats who supported removal of the medical device tax Hoyt Sep 2017 #26

She's a well known Democrat and I appreciate her support mvd Sep 2017 #30

What exactly are you suggesting about Senator Elizabeth Warren? Warren DeMontague Sep 2017 #35

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I really wish we had had this public support when the ACA was first annabanana Sep 2017 #27

We were told it would never pass leftstreet Sep 2017 #43

Excellent. Senator Sanders, Warren and Harris are all fighting for what's right! Warren DeMontague Sep 2017 #29