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Democrats complained about healthcare Obama pushed the ACA (Obamacare), had to compromise to get it passed, later it was gutted by Republicans, with key provis
by harpooniker 3y ago
Democrats complained about healthcare
Obama pushed the ACA (Obamacare), had to compromise to get it passed, later it was gutted by Republicans, with key provisions remaining
1. Children can remain on parent's healthcare plan until 26
2. Insurance companies can't deny coverage for existing diseases
Republicans almost got rid of these provisions and it was saved by one vote from John McCain who did it out of spite and not because he agreed with the ACA [1]
[1] https://www.nbcnews.com/health/obamacare/mccain-hated-obamacare-he-also-saved-it-n904106 https://www.nbcnews.com/health/obamacare/mccain-hated-obamac...
- willcipriano 3y agoThat has nothing to do with force the vote. Force the vote proved establishment democrats are never going to even try to give you healthcare. They are terrified of a medicare for all vote hitting the floor when they have a majority.
- harpooniker 3y agoHow did it prove that?
- willcipriano 3y agoThey fought kicking and screaming to not have to bring a medicare for all vote to the floor. If they wanted it, you'd expect the opposite, but that never happens.