Democratic Primaries

TwilightZone

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24. The polls disagree with you.

Tue Sep 17, 2019, 02:51 PM

Sep 2019

Biden is generally correct. A solid majority of poll respondents like their job-based insurance coverage, including a majority of Democrats. In some polls, it's in the 70% range.

"Among Democrats surveyed, 68% have favorable views of job-based private health insurance, which is the most common form of coverage for working-age adults and their dependents. "

A majority also prefer improving on the ACA vs. M4A.

"when asked to choose between Medicare for All and proposals that augment the Affordable Care Act, 36% of Democrats chose Medicare for All and 57% preferred plans that build upon Obamacare"

https://www.huffpost.com/entry/medicare-for-all-poll-obamacare-public-option-biden_n_5d3f13d1e4b01d8c977f25cf

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

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Sen. Gary Peters (D-MI) comments on Warren's chances in Michigan [View all] 5starlib Sep 2019 OP

My personal opinion is that health care tied to a job is a very bad idea. My opinion is that not one Ninga Sep 2019 #1

Agree! Why would one want to give up a great health insurance plan for something unsure Thekaspervote Sep 2019 #4

It's patriotic, it's one way of serving your country, it's selfless, it's for the greater good. Nt Ninga Sep 2019 #10

Say what? Thekaspervote Sep 2019 #18

Yes, but DownriverDem Sep 2019 #8

People are selfish in this country. We are not some utopian nordic country 5starlib Sep 2019 #19

its not selfishness, its ignorance Perseus Sep 2019 #28

My personal opinion is that we can' lose his election and those union who want to move were Demsrule86 Sep 2019 #33

Actually, Senator Warren had a great turn out early in her campaign LovingA2andMI Sep 2019 #2

Not the case at all. James48 Sep 2019 #3

Some people think that only blue collar manufacturing workers in the Rust Belt matter in America. LonePirate Sep 2019 #6

Biden DownriverDem Sep 2019 #9

Health care change is unpopular. MFA is not unpopular once people understand it. LonePirate Sep 2019 #5

What about those already DownriverDem Sep 2019 #11

In this particular case on this particular post it is because it fits Biden's narrative Perseus Sep 2019 #12

Nothing is free including health insurance. Health care should be a budgeted mntly expense Thekaspervote Sep 2019 #22

No, we will have to pay more on taxes, but when you do the math Perseus Sep 2019 #25

The polls disagree with you. TwilightZone Sep 2019 #24

I bet 100% of those people only know what they have heard about Medicare Perseus Sep 2019 #27

No one can understand MFA because it is just a concept NYMinute Sep 2019 #15

It's human nature. Having once had really good insurance if someone asked me to change I'd say why Thekaspervote Sep 2019 #20

BS...it would be a nightmare and there is no way to pass it...Po is doable MFA is not. Demsrule86 Sep 2019 #34

I have not been disappointed Perseus Sep 2019 #7

I just reread the posts by Biden supporters and I don't see a one where anyone is yelling or Thekaspervote Sep 2019 #21

There is a reason they put blinders on horses, so they look straight to the road Perseus Sep 2019 #29

I will side step the horse comment and keep my comments unemotional Thekaspervote Sep 2019 #30

Tired of hearing about 'Biden' supporters in such a negative way...we are part of DU you know Demsrule86 Sep 2019 #35

Guess why DownriverDem Sep 2019 #13

Actually, it is not just union members NYMinute Sep 2019 #14

Joe also has a plan. nt oasis Sep 2019 #16

k&r nt BlueMississippi Sep 2019 #17

Well, at least with Warren Jane Austin Sep 2019 #23

And yet Biden is still ahead.. with so many Cha Sep 2019 #26

Seriously. Demsrule86 Sep 2019 #36

Call it Medicare for All that Want It. Or Medicare BuyIn Freethinker65 Sep 2019 #31

Why Elizabeth Warren Is Trump's Weakest Opponent" Gothmog Sep 2019 #32

I wonder whether the recent GM move does not play into her hands? Blue_true Sep 2019 #37