Staff Reports
A number of House Democrats seeking re-election in closely contested congressional races in 2024 have endorsed a socialist proposal crafted by left-leaning politicians. Unveiled recently, the “Medicare For All Act of 2023” aims to establish a government-operated universal health insurance program, projected to cost around $32 trillion over a decade. Notably, half of all House Democrats have thrown their support behind this bill. The brainchild behind this proposal is Bernie Sanders, a socialist advocate who has long pursued the implementation of socialism using any available means.
Several vulnerable @HouseDemocrats have signed onto the "Medicare For All" proposal of @BernieSanders and @RepJayapal. They're all running in swing districts in 2024. Is your congressman on the list? Read my @DailyCaller story to find out. https://t.co/wHkKNSuvim
— Arjun Singh (@arjunswritings) May 22, 2023
Of particular concern is the list of co-sponsors for this bill, which includes Democratic Representatives running for re-election in competitive districts. Among these co-sponsors are Jahana Hayes of Connecticut, who secured her seat in the 2022 elections by a narrow 0.8% margin over a Republican candidate. Matt Cartwright of Pennsylvania, who represents the Eighth District encompassing Scranton, President Joe Biden’s hometown, is another co-sponsor. This district had a 2022 partisan voting index score of R+5, indicating its Republican-leaning nature. Additionally, vulnerable Democrats Susan Wild and Chris Deluzio from Pennsylvania, who won their seats by slim margins in predominantly Republican areas, are also supporting the bill.
They did. Twice. When Democrats controlled all 3 branches during the 117th Congress:
Medicare for All Act 2021 HR1976 introd 3/17/21
Medicare for All Act 2022 S4204 introd 5/12/22Bigger question is why Biden + entire Dem party doesn't support M4A?pic.twitter.com/GTbTyWguW7 https://t.co/MDq1u1boJe
— The BERN Identity (@bern_identity) May 17, 2023
According to an analysis published in the Lancet, despite claims by these Democrats that they represent rural areas, the implementation of the Medicare for All Act may result in reduced spending on hospital care in those regions. Furthermore, a 2020 poll revealed that this plan for socialized medicine is unpopular in Pennsylvania, with 51% of voters expressing opposition to the concept.
Among the other congressional Democrats who have endorsed the bill are Andrea Salinas of Oregon, who secured her seat in the Sixth District suburbs of Portland with a slim 2.5% victory in 2022. Additionally, Dina Titus of Nevada, a six-term incumbent, was re-elected by a narrow margin of 3.8% to represent Las Vegas. By lending their support to this socialist proposal, these Democrats are indicating a lack of regard for the free-market principles that have been instrumental in shaping America’s success.
In response to Medicare for All, Republicans have voiced opposition, contending that it would impose increased taxes on diligent Americans and result in a decline in healthcare quality. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy has labeled the proposal as socialism, and even Joe Biden, during his 2020 presidential campaign, vowed not to endorse Medicare for All. The time has come for Democrats to confront reality: the implementation of socialism will have disastrous consequences for the nation, and it is the responsibility of genuine Americans to resist this radical agenda.
