Schumer says he's for the "best and the cheapest" healthcare for Americans.

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3. Medicare for all might not be the universal health care legislation that makes it.

It's not the only option out there. I don't see why it's so upsetting that he doesn't endorse something now that might not be what makes it in the end. He wouldn't endorse single payer. I am for single payer but am not upset at him for his position here. He made it clear he wants everyone covered. I like medicare for all but none of us know what that will look like once opened up. There are enormous variables. I find those stating that is the the best and cheapest to be using a bit of slight of hand in order to sell what they want. If we are going to do medicare for all it needs to be drastically overhauled and that overhaul will mean a lot more expenses. Right now medicare leaves far too much out and comes with what could be considered regressive taxes in order to fill gaps.

“Does Chuck know that free is the cheapest?” asked The Intercept’s Michael Whitney, alluding to the fact that Sanders’ Medicare for All plan would eliminate premiums, co-pays, and deductibles while providing comprehensive coverage to every American.

I find that to be far more offensive than anything Shumer said.