Is Healthcare, Especially "Obama Care", a Loosing Issue For Republicans?

[Jackie S]

It seems that every news show, exit poll, and incoming freshman House Members are echoing a common theme.

Health care was a predominate issue in the Mid Terms.

Republicans have spent quite a bit of political capital in the past years swearing that...."we will get rid of Obamacare". Well, to what end? It's still there. Yes, some items have changed, the personal mandate in particular, but it seems that the majority of Americans, (according to exit polls), don't want Obama Care to go away. They like being taken care of by the Government.

True, many want Obama Care because they don't have to pay for it. That number of voters is quite large. And it seems to be getting larger.

Maybe it's time to treat Obama Care like we do Abortion. It's not going away, and trying to get rid of it is a loosing issue. Maybe it's time to recognize that the majority of Americans like the security of the Government taking care of them.

These Americans vote. Get together with the Democrats and figure out someway to work within the Law.

The first order would be getting a handle on costs. I was in the hospital a few months back, just three days. The cost was mnd boggling. Sure, I have insurance, and Medicare. But I saw the bills. It was staggering.

There are no easy answers. People like me don't worry about it. I can take care of my own. But millions can't.

And they vote.

[WTF]

Very similar to citizens wanting the government to take care of them during natural disasters, like Harvey.

The Germans seem to have done a decent job as well as France

[themystic]

Originally Posted by Jackie S

It seems that every news show, exit poll, and incoming freshman House Members are echoing a common theme.

Health care was a predominate issue in the Mid Terms.

Republicans have spent quite a bit of political capital in the past years swearing that...."we will get rid of Obamacare". Well, to what end? It's still there. Yes, some items have changed, the personal mandate in particular, but it seems that the majority of Americans, (according to exit polls), don't want Obama Care to go away. They like being taken care of by the Government.

True, many want Obama Care because they don't have to pay for it. That number of voters is quite large. And it seems to be getting larger.

Maybe it's time to treat Obama Care like we do Abortion. It's not going away, and trying to get rid of it is a loosing issue. Maybe it's time to recognize that the majority of Americans like the security of the Government taking care of them.

These Americans vote. Get together with the Democrats and figure out someway to work within the Law.

The first order would be getting a handle on costs. I was in the hospital a few months back, just three days. The cost was mnd boggling. Sure, I have insurance, and Medicare. But I saw the bills. It was staggering.

There are no easy answers. People like me don't worry about it. I can take care of my own. But millions can't.

And they vote.

Your a smart man Jackie. Healthcare is a major issue. I had insurance because of Obama Care. I was treated for Stage 4 cancer. My portion of the bills was over $ 200,000. My insurance company payed over $ 500,000. 2 guys that were diagnosed at the same time as me, one was a cab driver, not sure what the other did, didn't have insurance. They were both dead within 30 to 40 days


EVERYONE in America should have Healthcare. Its really paradoxical that Republicans are SO against abortion, and try to call themselves "Pro Life" but are adamantly against HEALTH Care, and most favor the Death Penalty


Thanks for your post Jackie,

Btw- I think abortion is horrible and don't get it. But I think ultimately it is a woman's choice. I also am a gun owner and have an American Flag