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In reply to the discussion: Bernie Sanders supported the ACA. His support was crucial. [View all]GaryCnf
(1,399 posts)where the OP is reasonable and fact-based is not the best place to ask, but are there actually DU members claiming that the introduction of Medicare for All bill lessens the chance of preserving the ACA because a handful of INSANE right wing senators from blood red States who face ZERO threat of losing their seats are telling their Trump-loving constituents that MFA is "proof" that the ACA is the first step toward godless Communism?
I hate to dismiss anyone's opinion, but get back to me when the Republicans who actually have a chance of losing start talking like that. The introduction of MFA, as its co-sponsors, including some who are facing tough re-election battles, know, tells reasonable voters how much Democrats care about health care. The Republicans whose votes we need to save the ACA and can actually get know that too.
The MFA will SAVE the Affordable Care Act, if it can be saved. If it can't, THAT is on a national electoral strategy of appeasement that handed the House and Senate over to Republicans.