joe,
that's a good point. the ACA was and is the triumph of technocratic Third-Wayism over standard leftism. It was/is clunky and awkward and complicated primarily because Democrats were afraid of being called out for socialized medicine, for disruption, and for losing pharma donations. it's hard to sell that (although it still remains surprisingly popular because of the final product, giving more people insurance).
well, they've essentially paid this price ANYWAYS, while the GOP has been busy trying to knock off its most fiscally responsible part (the individual mandate).
so the obvious Dem retort the next go-around will be to substitute the ACA for what they wanted in the first place, universal healthcare or at least the public option. it's far easier to understand, even if it will cost a lot more-- but again, fiscal concerns have now gone out the window courtesy of the GOP.
What, even after the ACA? "Lack of transparency is a huge political advantage, and basically, you know, call it the stupidity of the American voter or whatever, but basically that was really, really critical to getting the thing to pass,"
well, they've essentially paid this price ANYWAYS, while the GOP has been busy trying to knock off its most fiscally responsible part (the individual mandate).
so the obvious Dem retort the next go-around will be to substitute the ACA for what they wanted in the first place, universal healthcare or at least the public option. it's far easier to understand, even if it will cost a lot more-- but again, fiscal concerns have now gone out the window courtesy of the GOP.
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