Born To Slay 10,996 Posted September 12, 2017 Share Posted September 12, 2017 http://thehill.com/homenews/senate/350363-franken-backs-sanders-medicare-for-all-bill Sen. Al Franken (D-Minn.) said Tuesday he would support Sen. Bernie Sanders's (I-Vt.) “Medicare for All” bill, the latest Democrat to throw their support behind the proposal. “Like Paul Wellstone I’ve always believe that health care is a right for all Americans — not a privilege — and that every person in our country deserves access to the care they need,” Franken said in a statement posted on Facebook. While Franken called the bill an “important marker,” he hedged his hopes for the measure passing, calling it “aspirational” and saying he was “hopeful that it can serve as a starting point for where we need to go as a country.” “In the short term, however, I strongly believe we must pursue bipartisan policies that improve our current health care system for all Americans — and that’s exactly what we’re doing right now in the Senate Health Committee, on which both Senate Sanders and I sit.” Franken is the 10th Democratic senator to throw their support behind the single-payer healthcare bill, according to a tally by The Hill. The proposal is quickly becoming a litmus test for top Democrats in the party. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morphine Prince 110,031 Posted September 12, 2017 Share Posted September 12, 2017 While Franken called the bill an “important marker,” he hedged his hopes for the measure passing, calling it “aspirational” and saying he was “hopeful that it can serve as a starting point for where we need to go as a country.” “In the short term, however, I strongly believe we must pursue bipartisan policies that improve our current health care system for all Americans — and that’s exactly what we’re doing right now in the Senate Health Committee, on which both Senate Sanders and I sit.” Super important. I love him, he should run. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whispering 18,865 Posted September 12, 2017 Share Posted September 12, 2017 If Trump doesn't get impeached, Franken would be a formidable opponent. He gets support from many demos. I like him as an option for 2020! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bumblebee 2,528 Posted September 12, 2017 Share Posted September 12, 2017 5 minutes ago, Whispering said: If Trump doesn't get impeached, Franken would be a formidable opponent. He gets support from many demos. I like him as an option for 2020! Is there a chance? Everything seems quiet with Russian interference Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whispering 18,865 Posted September 12, 2017 Share Posted September 12, 2017 Just now, bumblebee said: Is there a chance? Everything seems quiet with Russian interference Yes. Mueller and his team are quietly working away. It takes time. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morphine Prince 110,031 Posted September 12, 2017 Share Posted September 12, 2017 3 minutes ago, bumblebee said: Is there a chance? Everything seems quiet with Russian interference That's only because the media is busy covering other things. You will still see updates from news networks but it's going to be a long investigation. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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