CNN's Gergen: 'Strategic mistake' for Dems to have Sanders debate healthcare

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226. You miss the point. this is how the GOP will demonize single payer...as socialized medicine.

I have nothing against socialism in fact...but it is a dog whistle. I thought I was clear...but I will check the post. The GOP are already engaged in smearing single payer complete with 'death panels'...I want universal coverage...single payer is but one method. The timing of introducing this bill was awful as it has no shot at passing and won't until we get a super majority... that could take years. I also believe medicare for all will fail no matter what because too many still get healthcare at the workplace;they will not willingly give up this insurance (think Hillary care) and of course Americans do not like taxes and will balk at the money required for medicare for all Americans...insure those who need private insurance with a public option, give people medicare at 55 to help reduce their costs and let's concentrate on forcing the insurance industry to reign in costs...also Pharma. We will get to a system that is not pure single payer but will provide universal coverage and be cheaper and better than today...also, much of it is possible under reconciliation so we don't have to wait for a super majority...which we have had twice in 30 + years.