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In reply to the discussion: Bernie Sanders supported the ACA. His support was crucial. [View all]CherokeeFiddle
(297 posts)Because for the first time it is actually getting traction and getting co-sponsors. It is now at the forefront of the conversation, something which has never happened before. This is important for a few reasons;
At our local meetings we have on Thursday evenings, people are very excited. We have had numerous new people show up since the election and many of these people are quite young. Last week we had over a dozen new members and the one thing they were all talking about? Single payer.
See, it goes beyond just making it a reality within the new few months. We know it won't be. However what it does is energize people, it is a lightning rod to get GOTV and the timing is dead on the money because in another 6-8 weeks time, midterm campaigning will be in full swing. And the more that single payer is at the forefront of the conversation, the better.
People want something to vote FOR, not simply AGAINST and messaging is an integral part of how you motivate people to get out & vote.
If all states co-operated, yes mostly however it still leaves insurance companies largely in charge, something which I have a huge problem with. This is one reason why our cost is so high, among many. How would you address the cost of premiums under the ACA? That is something which has to be tackled if we decide to completely ditch single payer and go only ACA route. Many can not afford their premiums, that is a reality and many don't qualify for subsidies.
You have to recall what Harry Reid said; "The ACA is absolutely a stepping stone to single payer".