Despite the media love affair with progressive Democrats? The actual Democratic Party and the General Voter is more in the center... Bernie Sanders did Not prevail over Hillary Clinton, who won the popular vote over Trump by millions.... BOTH Sanders and Elizabeth Warren … [Read more...] about Barack Obama warns those running in his party not to make a hard left turn….Open Thread for 11/16/19
Healthcare
Elizabeth Warren changes her approach for her healthcare plan….
Oooops? Senator Warren introduced her Medicare for All healthcare plan a few weeks ago... I has been a dud... The cost is over a trillion dollars and it would only raise taxes for the rich, she says... Even Democrats in her own party have turned their backs on her … [Read more...] about Elizabeth Warren changes her approach for her healthcare plan….
American Healthcare…We have got to do better… Much better….
As I previously have explained, I believe that healthcare is one area that the government can do more effectively and than private insurance carriers. In the short term, it will cost more (especially in the short term) to convert to a government-run system, but in the long term … [Read more...] about American Healthcare…We have got to do better… Much better….
Medicare for All was a Vote Loser in 2018 U.S. House Elections…
Those who are buying into Sanders and Warren's story on this should be aware the two are selling something that is bad politics for Democrats... ...from Sabato's Crystal Ball.... — “Medicare for All” has been a major issue in the Democratic primary race. But it also came up … [Read more...] about Medicare for All was a Vote Loser in 2018 U.S. House Elections…
Elizabeth Warren’s healthcare plan IS hurting her campaign….
Warren peaked about the time of the October Democratic debate.... Since then she has plateaued... She has taken a beatdown on social media and among her fellow Democratic lawmakers for the scope and YUGE cost her plan envisions... Elizabeth Warren, who rose to the top … [Read more...] about Elizabeth Warren’s healthcare plan IS hurting her campaign….
Judge strikes down Trump rule on denial of health care services due to religious ‘conscience’ …
Another loss for Trump in the Federal courts... A federal judge in New York on Wednesday struck down a Trump administration rule that would make it easier for health care providers to refuse to perform services, such as abortions, that conflict with their religious … [Read more...] about Judge strikes down Trump rule on denial of health care services due to religious ‘conscience’ …
Sen. Warren’s fellow Democratic lawmakers do NOT support her healthcare plan….
Elizabeth Warren's single payer/Medicare for All idea is DOA in Congress.... Most of Warren's fellow Democrats are NOT gonna go along with something that she and Senator Sanders want that would involve TRILLIONS in taxes to implement.... Furthermore? House Speaker … [Read more...] about Sen. Warren’s fellow Democratic lawmakers do NOT support her healthcare plan….
Joe Biden starts after Elizabeth Warren…Calling her a ‘elitist ‘….Open Thread for Nov.6, 2019
Up to now? Joe Biden has NOT gone after other Democratic challengers... THAT is no longer the case... In the last week or so? He has come out swinging against Elizabeth Warren... After Elizabeth Warren came out with her plan to use Trillions in taxes to pay for her … [Read more...] about Joe Biden starts after Elizabeth Warren…Calling her a ‘elitist ‘….Open Thread for Nov.6, 2019