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In reply to the discussion: John Conyers introduced a Medicare for All bill in January [View all]Trumpocalypse
(6,143 posts)91. I only found out about it two days ago
and was curious why there was no discussion here.
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Perfect example of uniting around a common cause; rehashing 2016 only distracts from the task @hand.
InAbLuEsTaTe
Sep 2017
#84
I know who Conyers is because I follow politics. He is a Washington figure, not a national one.
virtualobserver
Sep 2017
#64
running for President certainly does not......no more than it made Jim Gilmore or Lincoln Chafee one
virtualobserver
Sep 2017
#73
I am so sick of hearing about single payer bills when the ACA is likely to be repealed
Demsrule86
Sep 2017
#4
I don't know that is true...and even if we crush them...we still don't have the votes until 20
Demsrule86
Sep 2017
#8
Maybe we will and maybe we won't...but betting thousands of lives that we will
Demsrule86
Sep 2017
#14
The question is why Bernie chose to drop his plan on the day it had already been announced
pnwmom
Sep 2017
#50
Is there "not" missing from "why does Conyers (NOT) get any credit?" - Will Rec if so and added!1
UTUSN
Sep 2017
#32
Thank you. Conyers' hasn't used it as a wedge or litmus test against Democrats,
R B Garr
Sep 2017
#37
He should, and we should mention it here more often. 100 cosponsors is no joke. Of course
JCanete
Sep 2017
#38
I'm sure you can point us to the, no doubt, numerous threads you've posted giving JC accolades...
Hassin Bin Sober
Sep 2017
#87