Is Jim Cramer correct that the leading Democratic candidates have given up on universal healthcare?

[politicaljunkie41910]

I've been pretty busy lately so I hadn't heard this. This is an exerpt from Jim Cramer's column on Friday.

"...Also on Wednesday, we'll hear from UnitedHealth Group (UNH) - Get Report, a stock that's been rallying ever since the topic of universal healthcare died down as a campaign promise by the leading Democratic candidates. We may also get Phase 1 of a trade deal with China signed, an event which could boost the markets all on its on. ..."

Jim Cramer "The Street" Friday, January 10, 2020

https://www.thestreet.com/jim-cramer/earnings-outlook-cramers-mad-money-recap-jan-10

[OnDoutside]

1. I don't think that is correct.

[blm]

2. No

[Mr.Bill]

3. To me, "died down"

and "given up" are not the same thing.

[madville]

4. Medicare for All, yes it has died down

Every candidate supports some form of “universal healthcare”, like a public option everyone can opt for but is not forced into. Sanders is the only one still dedicated to M4A, but we all know it won’t get through Congress anytime this decade.

A public option doesn’t scare big insurance/healthcare, because they’ll make billions contracting their services to the government to manage it anyway.

[DownriverDem]

6. So true

Folks who get insurance through work that want to keep it, will not be scared either.

[AlexSFCA]

7. they will be just scared losing the job

[msongs]

5. jim cramer lolololol nt