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In reply to the discussion: Discussion on Morning Joe: Dems lost over 1,000 offices over Obamacare... [View all]JI7
(89,250 posts)6. another thing is opposition to ACA was mostly based on BS and Obama being black , similar to when
Clintons tried to get health care passed.
but over time people saw most of the attacks were lies such as death panels and they saw the benefits of ACA which is why democrats ran on it in 2018 and won .
but there are serious questions about MFA and Sanders himself doesn't seem to understand it. that's why his response it usually to attack others for not being good enough instead of discussing the actual issue and how he would make it work.
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Discussion on Morning Joe: Dems lost over 1,000 offices over Obamacare... [View all]
wyldwolf
Jul 2019
OP
Just saw that. And totally correct. Seems too many want to just take their ball & go home.
oldsoftie
Jul 2019
#4
another thing is opposition to ACA was mostly based on BS and Obama being black , similar to when
JI7
Jul 2019
#6
other than every winning Republican ran on repealing Obamacare in that time period...
wyldwolf
Jul 2019
#12
Everybody pays from the Feds to the states...when legislation is forced through and is unpopular.
Demsrule86
Jul 2019
#19
Yep. I think something significant but digestable would be something like Medicare at
themaguffin
Jul 2019
#13
I don't want Medicare at 55, it would cost me more, I prefer my employee plan.
Demsrule86
Jul 2019
#24
I have four kids and have no desire to buy four plans...it would break me financially.
Demsrule86
Jul 2019
#25
There are no family plans in Medicare and since my employer insurance is subsidized and I get
Demsrule86
Aug 2019
#42
Only "progressives" blame Democrats for voter backlash against liberal legislation
wyldwolf
Jul 2019
#26
Nancy Pelosi gave up her majority to get health care for millions of Americans...
Demsrule86
Jul 2019
#21