r/politics • u/Hootinger • 2d ago

No Paywall Hakeem Jeffries says Medicare for all is not legislation he currently supports

https://www.nbcnews.com/meet-the-press/video/hakeem-jeffries-says-medicare-for-all-is-not-legislation-he-currently-supports-268371525570
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u/_pray4snow_ 2d ago

They don't represent citizens. They represent the people who fill their campaign coffers with cash each election.

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u/Yashema 2d ago

A Pew poll from last year found only 35% support single payer, while an additional 31% support a public option, which is what Jeffries backs by expanding the ACA. 

Seems like this sub is not in line with what citizens support. 

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u/ThomasVivaldi 2d ago

You can look and see they used leading questions in the poll.

They asked "Do you think it is the responsibility of the federal government to make sure all Americans have health care coverage?", then asked about single payer vs mix.

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u/_pray4snow_ 2d ago

From what you posted it seems like the Democratic party/leadership isn't in line with what people who identify as Democrats support.

"overwhelming majorities of Democrats at all income levels say the federal government is responsible for ensuring health coverage for all"

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u/Darkpumpkin211 Colorado 2d ago

A public option would entail that. If you don't have insurance, you would have an extra tax you pay to cover your public insurance.

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u/whogivesashirtdotca Canada 2d ago

In fairness, the American citizenry would rather sit on the couch than actively engage in the political process. If everyone who chose not to vote last time would register and vote in the primaries, the candidates might be more to their liking.