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qwlauren35

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9. Yes.
Sun Mar 22, 2020, 09:27 PM
Mar 2020

I really want Bernie supporters to answer those questions. They seem so angry at Biden. My husband says he's no different than Trump. I think I can see it, if they want to eliminate health insurance. But if they eliminated health insurance, the federal or state governments would have to staff up to do the job. And it would require taxes.

Medicare for All sounds wonderful. Universal Healthcare sounds wonderful. Other countries have done it. But yes, it would take a revolution, and right now, the current system is working for too many people.

We don't have the climate for a revolution. But there is room for improvement. There are things that I personally love about the Biden plan. Extending the Medicaid coverage would help LOTS of people. Capping health care insurance would help me out a lot.

On the other hand, I'm not sure that Bernie's plan is better for me financially. Looking worst case, if I was out of a job, could I afford health insurance? Under Biden's plan, I think I could. I would go public option, of course, and take advantage of the cap.

At any rate, I get the feeling that eliminating health insurance is what Bernie supporters want. And anything less is unacceptable.

I'd just like some confirmation.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden

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