With the Republicans' defeat in trying to repeal the ACA, we have a big opportunity to go on offense and propose forward-looking solutions like Medicare for All. This would give every American access to Medicare so we are not dependent on private insurance companies that profit by denying care.
Republicans haven't given up attacking healthcare. The Hill reports that Mike Pence told supporters this weekend that Trump "won't rest until we repeal and replace ObamaCare."
More importantly, if we look with clear eyes, we have to admit that the ACA was a step forward, but it has significant shortcomings. Even with improvements to increase competition and lower costs, tens of millions of Americans will still be uninsured.
Friday, Bernie Sanders told CNN's Anderson Cooper, "What the American people are asking is how does it happen that we are the only major country on Earth not to guarantee health care to all people as a right?"
And Saturday, Bernie Sanders told CNN "I'm going to introduce a Medicare-for-All single-payer program."
If you agree with Bernie Sanders that we need a Medicare-for-All single-payer program, sign the petition. Tell Congress it's time to pass MEDICARE FOR ALL that will significantly lower costs, improve care, and cover everyone.
During the Democratic primaries, Bernie Sanders proved that millions of Americans are ready to fight for Medicare for All.
A recent Pew Research study showed that 85% of Democrats and Democratic leaners (and 60% of Americans overall) say the government has a responsibility to provide health coverage for all. Even 52% of Republicans and Republican leaners with incomes under $30,000 agree.
The impact of grassroots activism has shocked political insiders this year. Many Democrats have fought Trump's nominations and agenda with more backbone because of our pressure. And millions of Americans speaking out against repealing the ACA gave enough Republicans cold feet to stymie their repeal effort.
Now, we can apply that same grassroots pressure to finally achieve expanded and improved Medicare for All.
If you agree with Bernie Sanders that we need a Medicare-for-All single-payer program, sign the petition. Tell Congress it's time to pass expanded and improved MEDICARE FOR ALL that will significantly lower costs, improve care, and cover everyone.
Thanks for being a bold progressive.
-- Keith Rouda, PCCC organizer