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94. So many questions answered here.

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Thu May 4, 2017, 08:08 PM

May 2017

Now we see the REAL split in the party, and at DU.

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How many here fall into the category of the age range of 54 - 64? [View all] hamsterjill May 2017 OP

Count me in SoCalNative May 2017 #1

My Wife does. Turbineguy May 2017 #2

I'm in...self employed... dhill926 May 2017 #3

Same here but Wife just lost her job so.... progressoid May 2017 #37

man, I'm sorry to hear that... dhill926 May 2017 #49

63 here. MuseRider May 2017 #4

Husband is 59, I am 52 unemployed with pre-existing condition Freethinker65 May 2017 #5

I'm not, but I have a pre-existing condition... tallahasseedem May 2017 #6

That demographic broke heavily to Trump taught_me_patience May 2017 #7

Well no one here in that age category voted for Trump, so why are you bringing this up? hamsterjill May 2017 #9

I THINK he's pointing out that those voters will be angry, and the Repubs rely on their votes. Honeycombe8 May 2017 #58

Yes, and it sickens me. JNelson6563 May 2017 #91

59 tomorrow, husband is 62. phylny May 2017 #8

We share a birthday. I turn 60 tomorrow. And Happy Cinco De Mayo! I'm covered thru my.... Tarheel_Dem May 2017 #15

Happy birthday to you both! Dustlawyer May 2017 #60

Approaching retirement age, with a history of colon cancer, is no little thing for me. If the Senate Tarheel_Dem May 2017 #75

Bernie said tonight on Anderson Cooper that the Republicans are going after Dustlawyer May 2017 #96

Chumpcare enid602 May 2017 #82

So, the options are to hope you're lucky enough to stay healthy, or just die & die quickly. Tarheel_Dem May 2017 #85

Yes enid602 May 2017 #87

Happy 6-0 Birthday, Tarheel! Cha May 2017 #111

Thank you my Dear Cha! Tarheel_Dem May 2017 #112

.. Cha May 2017 #113

Hubby is 55, I will be 52 in 4 mos.We pay $19K in premiums now, expect it will go over $35K Turn CO Blue May 2017 #10

We both do benld74 May 2017 #11

I'm in. Plus my son has a pre-existing condition. nolabear May 2017 #12

Me Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin May 2017 #13

I'm very much there tech3149 May 2017 #14

I am 60 hubby 67 marlakay May 2017 #16

64, next month. SamKnause May 2017 #17

60 - but I plan to work until 72, so this likely won't impact me. Ms. Toad May 2017 #18

Check again... Employer-provided plans are also toasted. TygrBright May 2017 #69

Yes - but, but it is not likely to change where I work. Ms. Toad May 2017 #78

Count me in I'm terrified. redstatebluegirl May 2017 #19

61 bdjhawk May 2017 #20

I'm not affected at all... brooklynite May 2017 #21

How absolutely relevant to the point of the OP. LanternWaste May 2017 #27

I fall into the age group requested by the OP, so entirely relevant brooklynite May 2017 #107

LOL Skittles May 2017 #50

Damn brooklynite retrowire May 2017 #61

You THINK you retain it. ALL bets are off, including promised ones, if this becomes law. WinkyDink May 2017 #89

Me with diabetes grantcart May 2017 #104

I am 61, we have Massachusetts Romneycare iamateacher May 2017 #22

I'm 63 and single. Staph May 2017 #23

Same age and same situation tech3149 May 2017 #114

Me too. Don't worry, in 10 years, we'll be the elders who vote at 90% levels. The R's won't exist. TheBlackAdder May 2017 #24

I am. GoCubsGo May 2017 #25

Here mcar May 2017 #26

61. Cancer patient. ghostsinthemachine May 2017 #28

Yo. mainer May 2017 #29

repukes will get to work on medicare and social security soon Skittles May 2017 #53

I am in my late 50s and self-employed PA Democrat May 2017 #30

63 but get health care in the VA Ligyron May 2017 #31

Wish I were still in that younger crowd. Elwood P Dowd May 2017 #32

60 and husband 67 rustysgurl May 2017 #33

57 with more than one preexisting condition Itchinjim May 2017 #34

I am 62 Still Sensible May 2017 #35

We are as well and not yet eligible for Medicare. The empressof all May 2017 #36

61 with pre-ex conditions jojog May 2017 #38

Me cry baby May 2017 #39

I'm 60, hubby 59 Freddie May 2017 #40

We should start our own group Freddie May 2017 #41

Exactly. That's what I was thinking. hamsterjill May 2017 #42

I'm in, if a group is formed. nt Honeycombe8 May 2017 #59

Checking in from Tucker , Ga Sedona May 2017 #43

Not quite. . . . BigDemVoter May 2017 #44

Me! According to the Repub rules, I'm screwed woodsprite May 2017 #45

Yep. treestar May 2017 #46

Me and my husband LeftInTX May 2017 #47

I'm 56... Blanks May 2017 #48

I'm 60 my wife 62 kacekwl May 2017 #51

Seniors Group... Wounded Bear May 2017 #52

Me. What have you heard? nt Honeycombe8 May 2017 #54

I will turn 54 in August Island Blue May 2017 #55

I am. NT avebury May 2017 #56

62, recently divorced, cobra'd till 64 mopinko May 2017 #57

Turning 60 next month (godhelpme). KatyaR May 2017 #62

I'm 59. I'm in yankeepants May 2017 #63

I will turn 65 in about 15 months. Mr.Bill May 2017 #64

me...n/t bluecollar2 May 2017 #65

That's my bracket, unfortunately Native May 2017 #66

I'm in that group benpollard May 2017 #67

60 year old cancer survivor... il_lilac May 2017 #68

Nonsense, of course you will! TygrBright May 2017 #71

I'm 60. I have no retirement funds, due to health issues. Dem2theMax May 2017 #70

I'm turning 63 in a few months. Texin May 2017 #72

I will be 50 in November but I am a walking talking Doreen May 2017 #73

60-yr old, type 2 diabetic... Raster May 2017 #74

61 this year kimbutgar May 2017 #76

We are 65 and 62. guillaumeb May 2017 #77

I'm 56 chia May 2017 #79

I'm in that range (double nickels). n/t Different Drummer May 2017 #80

good idea jill saidsimplesimon May 2017 #81

62 here. stopbush May 2017 #83

We are in our forties and we have pre-existing conditions. There are so many things that count as anneboleyn May 2017 #84

I do - for two more months csziggy May 2017 #86

64.5 here Kittycow May 2017 #88

My husband is 66 blueinredohio May 2017 #90

I am absolutely amazed with the responses to this OP. marked50 May 2017 #92

Great post and I fully agree. hamsterjill May 2017 #93

So many questions answered here. KTM May 2017 #94

My wife does... VOX May 2017 #95

Dead center at 59. denbot May 2017 #97

I'm 55 and the company where I work was recently sold LoveMyCali May 2017 #98

59 Mendocino May 2017 #99

I used to until about 7 weeks ago. DFW May 2017 #100

Can those of us on Medicaid join? Mountain Mule May 2017 #101

I am 60 and premiums have gone up both through Obamacare and private plans into the stratosphere Liberty Belle May 2017 #102

Right in the middle. lapfog_1 May 2017 #103

Two here. nt fleabiscuit May 2017 #105

Me! samplegirl May 2017 #106

Yes, I am also in the age range. Lyricalinklines May 2017 #108

Me. n/t area51 May 2017 #109

I also reside within the parameters required for inclusion. defacto7 May 2017 #110