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kentuck

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2. They should present "single payer" as the fix to the Republican mess.

Reply to Not Ruth (Reply #1)

Fri Sep 22, 2017, 09:32 AM

Sep 2017

But it is in the framing. They should not call it "single payer". They should call it "Medicare for All" or something that is inclusive. They should continuously point out the mess that the Republicans made. They don't need to make it a debate about "socialism".

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Democrats should have a plan if ACA is repealed. [View all] kentuck Sep 2017 OP

I think that single payer will be the issue of 2020 Not Ruth Sep 2017 #1

They should present "single payer" as the fix to the Republican mess. kentuck Sep 2017 #2

I agree, it makes sense not to frame it as socialism Not Ruth Sep 2017 #3

We Need To Stop Referring To This As 'Single Payer'..... global1 Sep 2017 #9

You make an important point, imo.... kentuck Sep 2017 #10

Bingo!!!!!.....nt global1 Sep 2017 #11

We should NEVER stop telling people Trump and team committed conspiracy against Eliot Rosewater Sep 2017 #26

Single payer followed by healthcare guarantee tokalion Sep 2017 #4

The threat of "socialism" still works with the American people. kentuck Sep 2017 #5

One plan of attack, no Blue Dog "democrats" being main DK504 Sep 2017 #6

I would recommend.... kentuck Sep 2017 #7

Who gets to decide who is a real Democrat? comradebillyboy Sep 2017 #8

Well-- MichMary Sep 2017 #12

The proof is in the pudding... kentuck Sep 2017 #13

You think people will eventually figure out who is going to help them get covered? Proud Liberal Dem Sep 2017 #14

As the old saying goes... kentuck Sep 2017 #15

The Medicaid expansion helped MichMary Sep 2017 #18

Yes. Those in the middle and upper middle class paid much higher premiums. kentuck Sep 2017 #19

What a novel idea? Of course they're attempting to plan for all contingencies. Hortensis Sep 2017 #16

They have not proved capable of planning for all contingencies in the past? kentuck Sep 2017 #17

I'm afraid you're mistaking democracy at work, including massive voter incompetence, Hortensis Sep 2017 #23

"Framing" isn't the problem. Expecting Rain Sep 2017 #20

I disagree. kentuck Sep 2017 #21

Thinking this is all about propaganda and spin makes an assumption that people are really stupid. Expecting Rain Sep 2017 #25

Many millions voted for Trump. kentuck Sep 2017 #31

I believe the general populace is sick of hearing about it.... Weekend Warrior Sep 2017 #22

Bingo maxsolomon Sep 2017 #29

Medicare for all is going to pass, so no worries. nt LexVegas Sep 2017 #24

Protect voting rights! Johnny2X2X Sep 2017 #27

Patty Murray and Lamar Alexander are working on a bi-partisan bill Beaverhausen Sep 2017 #28

"Medicare for All" is the ideal plan. guillaumeb Sep 2017 #30