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In reply to the discussion: Can somebody explain the rationale for Amy Klobuchar? [View all]OnDoutside
(19,956 posts)129. Tapper was very straightforward in his question, and
yes he said Sander's bill would eliminate private insurance. Kamala had the opportunity to push back on that, but didn't.
You failed to mention (and you have the gall to say I'm deliberately misleading ?) the crucial bit at 2.23, when he asked "For people out there who like their insurance, they don't get to keep it ?" Then she went on with the "let's eliminate all the bullshit" answer.
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There are plenty of more moderate Democrats and they prefer her approach to policy.
W_HAMILTON
Feb 2019
#1
In total agreement. College is overpriced and overvalued. Trade schools for most of us.
erronis
Feb 2019
#103
That doesn't sound like what she is saying, which is that free healthcare for all, is not an
OnDoutside
Feb 2019
#29
It's quite similar to what Obama has said about the history of the US has been
OnDoutside
Feb 2019
#84
IMHO the majority of people in the US are ready for a government that actually helps them
ProfessorPlum
Feb 2019
#86
It would be great but I fear some of the Democrats haven't thought this one out. For example, I
OnDoutside
Feb 2019
#87
that's good - it sounds like there might be a policy consideration in there
ProfessorPlum
Feb 2019
#15
Gabbard couldn't win a national election in this or any other universe.
The Velveteen Ocelot
Feb 2019
#25
It is, but some don't have the privilege to live with her views regarding gay Americans
themaguffin
Feb 2019
#124
Tulsi has about as much of a chance of winning the nomination as I do.
bearsfootball516
Feb 2019
#36
It got us a feminist healthcare pioneer who won our primary then got 3 million more votes
Maru Kitteh
Feb 2019
#118
I'm afraid a 98 would leave you grossly over-qualified. Much like "Not Sure"
Maru Kitteh
Feb 2019
#121
I'm guessing at this point, you'll simply avoid doing any research on your own in regards to her.
LanternWaste
Feb 2019
#55
In last night's town hall on CNN, she called climate change a "Day One Priority"
DesertRat
Feb 2019
#45
She's far from my first choice but that characterization is grossly unfair
DemocratSinceBirth
Feb 2019
#34
For me, if I were to support her, it would be in large part because I'm...
TreasonousBastard
Feb 2019
#30
Because it'll be fun to try and watch the "BUT NOT THAT WOMAN" types try to derail her
RhodeIslandOne
Feb 2019
#66
When I read that she threw a binder at a staff member (which she didn't deny), and
50 Shades Of Blue
Feb 2019
#102