Exclusive: Over 60 House Democrats are forming a Medicare for All Caucus
By Alex Thompson Jul 18, 2018
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After years on the fringe, Medicare for All is becoming a central plank of the Democratic Party. Dozens of Congressional Democrats are set to announce the formation of an official Medicare For All Caucus on Thursday, according to a source familiar with the plan.
The caucus is expected to have over 60 founding members, or approximately one-third of all the 193 House Democrats with more expected to sign on in the coming weeks. More could join following the 2018 midterms with many Democratic challengers embracing Medicare for All.
“This is a sea change from just four or five years ago and people are more likely to see health care as a right,” said Democratic Rep. Pramila Jayapal of Washington, who will be one of the caucus co-chairs along with Reps. Keith Ellison of Minnesota and Rep. Debbie Dingell of Michigan. Member of Congress will formally announce the caucus 10 a.m. on Thursday at the Capitol along with representatives from National Nurses United, Social Security Works, and other progressive groups.
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