I was not being critical of them introducing the bill, just stating that in this

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environment the odds are against it at the federal level

When did he introduce that initially where you said the Democrats killed it. If it was in 2008-2010, then that was most likely impacted by the blue dogs, who refused to except a Universal care option during the ACA discussions. In that case they needed every vote or there would be nothing, and a short window to do it. The blue dogs at that time made it clear they would not vot for a universal care option. I don’t know if he introduced it during that time period or not

Regardless, the dynamics are different now, so it is worth not only introducing a bill to lower drug prices, but also a universal healthcare bill. While the odds are still against it, it should pressure the republicans

The Democrats in large part win the House based on healthcare campaigning