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> Overall, this is just another way where most politicians (in this case, Republicans and moderate Democrats) are representing their lobbyists more than their c
by stickyricky 6y ago
> Overall, this is just another way where most politicians (in this case, Republicans and moderate Democrats) are representing their lobbyists more than their constituents.
I would be careful with this interpretation. Universal healthcare has broad support but when phrased in the context of specifics or in the context of what has to be given up to achieve it the percentage of people supporting it declines.
- s1artibartfast 6y agoAgreed. Of course, if ask Americans “wouldn’t it be nice if everybody had access to healthcare" everyone says yes. If you touch on how, who pays, or if you have to give up existing care, approval tanks