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In reply to the discussion: Don't be deceived. Contrary to popular opinion, ALL insurers, whether on or off the exchanges, [View all]jeff47
(26,549 posts)A "public option" plan is a pretty easy sale in blue states. Single-payer is possible in some, but more of a reach.
Either one results in concrete examples that destroy big insurance's FUD on the issue. And they'll be popular since they don't have that 20% premium, since they're not-for-profit. Which will result in more and more people switching to those plans. Which will destroy private insurance in those states - in addition to being non-profit, bigger risk pool means even lower costs.
Success in blue states can be used to destroy the FUD elsewhere, resulting in some purple states joining. Those states will follow the same path that eliminates or greatly reduces private insurance.
We can then return to the national battle in a much stronger position. Big insurance will have a lot less money and power, and we'll have fantastic examples of "government healthcare".