Are the Dems trying to lose?

"According to a Hill-HarrisX survey, only 13 percent of Americans say they would prefer a health insurance system with no private plans. Warren and Sanders pin themselves, and perhaps the Democratic Party, to a 13 percent policy idea. Trump is smiling."

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Burnley123 · 41-45, M

Does this not depend on the framing of the question though?

I've seen polls which say most Americans (including a lot of Republic voters) support a Canadian style single-payer system.

SW-User

@Burnley123 Americans want healthcare and generally believe everyone should get it. Do you think we understand what the Canadian system is? That's why details are so important. If you tell them that private health insurance would go away they balk. I know I do.

Burnley123 · 41-45, M

@SW-User I perhaps think that Americans want healthcare that is affordable and provides for everyone.

The point I'm making is about question framing. If you say to people that they could lose what they have and what they are used to, then yes you will get reticence. Change is uncomfortable, especially if you have something to lose. If you say that 'Medicare for all' is a good system, then people also agree. There is a contradiction based on what question you ask.

https://thehill.com/hilltv/what-americas-thinking/412545-70-percent-of-americans-support-medicare-for-all-health-care

If you ask British people whether the Government should 'control' all healthcare, it would maybe get 40% disagreeing but 85% of Brits support the NHS, with only about 8% against.

SW-User

@Burnley123 Yes, and much private health insurance is affordable. It's a bit of a myth that it's all horrible. There are millions of us who are not willing to give it up.

Burnley123 · 41-45, M

@SW-User Its fair enough but the parents of my American ex had major problems.

SW-User

@Burnley123 I have no doubt. There is no need to start out with such a maximalist approach -- we need to beat Trump and calling for the end of private health insurance will turn off voters.