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Re:United States vs. Google by jhawk28 on Wednesday October 21, 2020 @02:17PM (#24850541)
Why do you think the majority of Americans want Sanders' policy? If neither major party are onboard with medicare for all, then that would be a strong indication that the majority of Americans do NOT want what he is offering.
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Re:United States vs. Google by mthoms on Wednesday October 21, 2020 @02:58PM (#24850900)
A majority do seem to support the general idea of "Medicare For All".

https://www.cnbc.com/2018/08/28/most-americans-now-support-m...

https://www.kff.org/slideshow/public-opinion-on-single-payer...

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Re:United States vs. Google by dcarmo on Wednesday October 21, 2020 @02:35PM (#24850696)
Well in a country where company lobbying is legal, it's very debatable if political parties are really defending the interests of people.
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Re:United States vs. Google by ibrault on Wednesday October 21, 2020 @03:05PM (#24850964)
It's just a simple fact of polling. Your conclusion also completely ignores the influence of money and lobbying in setting party platform and policy.
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