Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

General Discussion

Beacool

(30,513 posts)

3. Yes, and this article describes how hard the fight was to get it passed.

Reply to Freddie (Reply #1)

Wed Feb 10, 2016, 08:35 PM

Feb 2016

I read an article where Sanders said that in the Senate there were only 8-10 votes in favor of single payer. What makes him think that he could get it passed if he were president when Democrats couldn't get it passed when they had a majority in Congress??? Calling for a "political revolution" is dicey, just hopes and wishes. It's not based on the reality on the ground that the next president will face next January.

Edit history

Please sign in to view edit histories.

Recommendations

0 members have recommended this reply (displayed in chronological order):

12 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

The chaotic fight for ObamaCare [View all] Beacool Feb 2016 OP

Whenever I hear "Obama didn't fight hard enough" Freddie Feb 2016 #1

Yes, and this article describes how hard the fight was to get it passed. Beacool Feb 2016 #3

Bernie has the people behind him. -none Feb 2016 #2

And what did Obama have???? Beacool Feb 2016 #4

The first time or the second time? -none Feb 2016 #5

No, he doesn't. Beacool Feb 2016 #7

We shall see, won't we? -none Feb 2016 #11

On that we can agree. Beacool Feb 2016 #12

bern enid602 Feb 2016 #6

I think that he's honest in his beliefs. Beacool Feb 2016 #8

it is indeed insanity Skittles Feb 2016 #9

promises enid602 Feb 2016 #10