GOP Sees Offensive Opening on Health Care for 2018

Supporters waved signs Wednesday as Vermont independent Sen. Bernie Sanders introduced the Medicare for All Act of 2017. As more and more Democrats come out in favor of some form of "Medicare for all" legislation, Republican campaign strategists are salivating.

Bernie Sanders, the Man With Single-Payer Clout

Vermont independent Sen. Bernie Sanders bashed special interest groups when introducing the so-called Medicare for All Act of 2017. The seismic shift in support for Sen. Bernie Sanders ' plan to transform the U.S. health care system into a single-payer program indicates the reach the Vermont independent has within the Democratic Party.

Clinton: Ita s time to abolish the Electoral College

Hillary Clinton told CNN on Wednesday that it is time to abolish the Electoral College, part of a sweeping interview where the former Democratic nominee sought to explain why she lost the 2016 election. "I think it needs to be eliminated," Clinton said of the Electoral College.

Sanders bill expands Medicare for all, lacks details on cost

Americans would get health coverage simply by showing a new government-issued card and would no longer owe out-of-pocket expenses like deductibles, according to legislation Sen. Bernie Sanders released Wednesday. But the Vermont independent's description of the legislation omitted specifics about how much it would cost and final decisions about how he would pay for it.

Bernie Sanders’ ‘Medicare for All’ would increase taxes, offer coverage without copays

The Sanders bill goes into detail about the type of coverage offered, which would pay for emergency surgery, prescription drugs, mental healthcare and eye care without a copay. Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., is introducing a bill Wednesday that would expand the Medicare program to all Americans, covering a range of medical services paid for by higher taxes.

Sanders introduces ‘Medicare for All’ bill in move toward single-payer system

On Wednesday, Sen. Bernie Sanders introduced a bill that would guarantee health care coverage for all Americans, a measure that already has the support of at least 15 other Democratic senators. Sanders' Medicare for All Act would allow all individuals to receive coverage by expanding the program.

Gov. candidate Kennedy unveils single-payer plan

DENVER Cary Kennedy, one of a handful of Democrats vying for the nomination for Colorado's governorship in 2018, on Tuesday unveiled a plan to bring single-payer health care to Colorado in the vein of what Sen. Bernie Sanders, D-Vt., has floated for years. Under her proposal, all Coloradans would pay into the state's Medicaid program, Health First Colorado, or the state employee health plan.

Democratic 2020 prospects back Bernie Sanders’ single-payer bill

Sen. Al Franken is the latest Democratic 2020 presidential prospect to announce his support for Sen. Bernie Sanders' single-payer health care proposal, according to social media posts from the Minnesota lawmaker on Tuesday evening. "Like Paul Wellstone, I've always believed that health care is a right for all Americans - not a privilege - and that every person in our country deserves access to the care they need," Franken wrote on Facebook.

Top House Democrat distances himself from ‘single payer’ push

While a growing number of Senate Democrats with potential 2020 presidential ambitions are publicly embracing Senator Bernie Sanders's single-payer health care proposal, the number two House Democrat raised questions about the approach Tuesday, saying the "first objective" of House Democrats is fixing Obamacare. Rep. Steny Hoyer, a Maryland Democrat, told reporters that the single payer approach is one of several ideas that Democrats are discussing, saying the party is united on principle of giving "access for Americans to offer quality, affordable health care."

Hillary Clinton’s book keeps Democrats divided and focused on the past

Former President Barack Obama isn't the only past Democratic leader who refuses to ride off into the sunset. Hillary Clinton reemerges Tuesday with a new book explaining yet again her loss in the 2016 presidential election - without much insight into how they can win next time.

Chabot: GOP: Warren prioritizes health of 2020 run over Mass. residents

Republican rivals blasted Sen. Elizabeth Warren's recent support of single-payer health care, saying her backing of Sen. Bernie Sanders' high-profile bill - expected to be introduced in Congress this week - is proof she's eyeing a 2020 presidential run. "Warren's endorsement shows she's more focused on the White House than Massachusetts," said state Rep. Geoff Diehl, a Whitman Republican running to oust the senior senator.

Hillary Clinton takes ‘What Happened’ book on tour

At a time when her public approval is as low as ever, Hillary Clinton this week will re-enter the public arena with a book that blames everyone including Bernard Sanders and Barack Obama for her election loss - and analysts say it will only further tarnish her legacy and ensure she has little, if any, future influence in politics. Mrs. Clinton will begin promoting her most recent work, "What Happened," with a book signing Tuesday in New York City, the first stop on a tour that will stretch through the end of the year.

Hillary Clinton’s ‘What Happened’ blames everyone else for presidential loss

Russian operatives working for the Kremlin reportedly spent $100,000 posting "divisive social and political messages" on Facebook during last year's presidential campaign. This comes as twice-failed presidential candidate and former first lady Hillary Clinton launches yet another campaign to blame everybody she can for her crushing loss last year to Mr. Trump.

A defense of Bill Maher

Before we do that, though, I'd like to start by offering three premises that should act as the logical foundation for the conversation that follows. When discussing a matter as tricky and sensitive as listening to people with whom you disagree - not just respecting their right to free speech, but accepting that some of what they say will make your blood boil and then hearing them out anyway - it is easy to be misconstrued.

Sanders Responds to Clinton Accusations In New Book

Sen. Bernie Sanders brushed off the accusations in Hillary Clinton's new book that his attacks on her during the primary made it hard for her to unify progressives, The Week reports. Said Sanders: "Secretary Clinton ran against the most unpopular candidate in the history of this country and she lost and was upset about it, and I understand that.

Another U.S. Senator Jumps on the ‘Medicare for All’ Bill

Elizabeth Warren on Thursday announced her support for an upcoming bill from Vermont's independent Sen. Bernie Sanders. Sanders said in March that he would follow through on his long-held support for single-payer insurance by introducing a bill extending a Here you can find useful examples and description about searching the news archive.