Alan Grayson files for U.S. Senate run in 2024 against Rick Scott

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98. I remember that with some sympathy. But wasn't it related to

frequent lack of coverage for preexisting conditions and such?

The ACA we were fighting to get passed at that very time required all insurance policies to provide mandatory coverage for preexisting conditions, lifetime coverage for conditions, and a number of other important coverages to close previous exposure holes.

It was impolitic in that situation not just because it offended Republicans we still hoped to get few votes from, but because we'd worked hard to get most of the insurance industry on board to help create the ACA.

Despite previous coverage problems, in the past those who died for lack of care were overwhelmingly uninsured. People who had insurance often subordinated job changes, moves, etc, to stay in place to protect their workplace insurance; even with coverage holes, it was that valuable.

Doubt he lost us anything at that time, though. It was Senator Lieberman who in the end threatened to kill national healthcare entirely if we didn't remove the public option.

A huge example of why we need to be very careful who we elect to the senate is very ideologically trustworthy and stable.