Biden, If Elected, Plans to Put Obamacare on Steroids

Democrats Hold Unprecedented Virtual Convention From Milwaukee

Charles Fain Lehman
August 18, 2020 4:37 PM

Democratic presidential soon-to-be-nominee Joe Biden envisions a dramatic expansion of Obamacare if elected, returning the controversial program to the public eye and likely igniting a renewed legislative battle over medical care.

MSNBC Anchor: Universal Health Care Isn’t Socialist

Josh Christenson
March 22, 2020 12:45 PM

MSNBC anchor Ali Velshi said on Sunday that universal health care is not a "socialist" or even "liberal concept," claiming instead it is "actually a conservative idea."

Sanders Claims Medicare for All Would Fix Coronavirus. It Might Make Things Worse

U.S. already better prepared than others to face pandemic, experts say

Charles Fain Lehman
March 16, 2020 4:10 PM

Sen. Bernie Sanders (I., Vt.) once again argued during Sunday night's presidential primary debate that the current coronavirus pandemic will be made worse because America does not have a single-payer healthcare system.

2020 Dem Plans Reflect Party of the ‘Professional Class’

New report argues debt forgiveness, Medicare for All help the rich, not the poor

Charles Fain Lehman
February 28, 2020 5:00 AM

Although backed by redistributionist rhetoric, many programs pushed by 2020 Democrats would primarily benefit highly educated professionals, often at the expense of the bottom fifth of earners, a new report released by the conservative Manhattan Institute concludes.

Bernie’s Plan to Pay for Proposals Only Covers Fraction of Costs

Charles Fain Lehman
February 25, 2020 6:20 PM

Facing mounting pressure to explain how he will raise revenue to cover the largest peacetime budget in American history, Sen. Bernie Sanders (I., Vt.) in advance of Tuesday evening's debate released a plan outlining how he will pay for his "major" proposals.

In Early States, Voters With Private Health Insurance Abandon Sanders

Primary results show Medicare for All could hurt Dems in suburbs, with professionals

Collin Anderson
February 14, 2020 5:00 AM

Democratic socialist presidential hopeful Bernie Sanders won the most votes in both Iowa and New Hampshire, but has seen support crater in areas with a high number of people on private health insurance plans.

Sanders Calls Medicare for All ‘The Least Disruptive Approach’

His plan would kick 181 million Americans off their health care plan

Josh Christenson
February 10, 2020 3:05 PM

Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders (I., Vt.) on Monday called his Medicare for All program "the least disruptive approach" to national health care reform.

Now a Budget Hawk, This Democratic Candidate Struggled to Balance the Books at Local Charity

Yuichiro Kakutani
February 5, 2020 3:25 PM

Kara Eastman founded the Omaha Healthy Kids Alliance in 2007 to promote "healthy homes" for children, but when the nonprofit started to bleed hundreds of thousands of dollars each year on her watch, she nonetheless received steep raises from the organization. The year before she resigned, Eastman took home nearly $130,000.

Klobuchar: I Don’t Think Sanders Should Be Leading the Ticket

Josh Christenson
January 26, 2020 11:50 AM

Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D., Minn.) said on Sunday that fellow Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders (I., Vt.) should not be leading the ticket for her party’s nomination.

Health Care Overhaul Unpopular in Suburban Districts

MO Dem dodges on Medicare for All after urging elimination of private insurance

Collin Anderson
January 24, 2020 5:00 AM

A Democratic congressional candidate has backpedaled from her support of Medicare for All since launching her campaign, reflecting the proposal's political toxicity in swing districts that could determine the House majority in 2020.