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In reply to the discussion: Bernie Sanders supported the ACA. His support was crucial. [View all]Demsrule86
(68,455 posts)the case. I have heard Lindsey Graham make the case that murdercare has to pass because the alternative is 'Bernie's socialized medicine single payer bill". Turn on the TV...the single payer bill is hurting the ACA. The GOP uses it as an excuse to not reach a compromise with Democrats to save the ACA as well (no compromise is possible why look the Dems introduce a socialized medicine bill-untrue of course but it gives the GOP cover and an excuse.) They could not make any of these claims if the bill had not been introduced until after the ACA was safe.
They have repeatedly claimed the new murdercare bill is all that stands between them and horror or horrors ...socialized medicine....the last conservative stand. Say what you want but in my opinion, there is no doubt the single payer bill is hurting our attempt to save the ACA and if we lose it most definitely will be part of the reason.