Warren Admits Universal Medicare Would Result in Two Million Lost Jobs

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36. Which is why diving headlong into Medicare4All is a losing proposition

Easing into and/or transitioning into the program is the only way to go without causing major disruption in services and the overall economy. A two million job loss + unknown tax increases are simply not selling points, particularly with the personal nature of healthcare. None of this will be quick or easy. And the issue itself is a loser for 2020.

That being said, I commend Senator Warren for being upfront about this rather important detail. What she still isn't clear about are the tax implications:

“We will see most likely rich people’s costs go up, corporations costs go up, but the costs to middle class families will go down,” Warren asserted.

Most likely doesn't do it, nor does the refusal to mention the word tax. I believe ultimately a M4A program would mean reduced costs but that won't happen instantly. In order to implement a $32 trillion National Healthcare Program, taxes will go up. Across the board. Even Bernie Sanders is now willing to admit that basic truth.

So for me, Senator Warren is still tap-dancing around the issue.