General Discussion

Sad thing is, a Pew Poll in 2023 showed 57% of population supports universal coverage, but 53% want private insurance.

“WASHINGTON, D.C. -- A 57% majority of U.S. adults believe that the federal government should ensure all Americans have healthcare coverage. Yet nearly as many, 53%, prefer that the U.S. healthcare system be based on private insurance rather than run by the government. These findings are in line with recent attitudes about the government’s involvement in the healthcare system, which have been relatively steady since 2015.”

https://news.gallup.com/poll/468401/majority-say-gov-ensure-healthcare.aspx

That was January 2023, maybe it's changed.

So, first we have to get by the opposition. Even if it’s 40%, doubt any Dem would cram it down peoples’ throats.

A Public Option would be great. If it’s as good as we think, people will gravitate to it quickly squeezing out private insurers. But the key is to get everyone covered; however, that’s accomplished.

Another bridge is EVERY major improvement in healthcare since 1990s involves private insurers— Part C under Clinton, Part D drugs, ACA/Obamacare, Medicare Advantage, and Medicaid Expansion? Maybe we can say screw you to those not convinced, but don’t think anything will pass now or 5 years from now by doing that.