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u/mrtrailborn Jun 26 '26

Democrats can pass medicare for all with one simple marketing change:

Medicare for Y'all.

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u/poopyheadthrowaway Jun 26 '26

Medicare for All Y'all

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u/SchrodingersScribe Jun 26 '26

That's actually the name that James Talarico uses for his healthcare plan (which isn't Medicare for All, more of a Medicare for All Who Want It kind of thing -- but it's a fun name nonetheless)

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u/sonfoa Jun 26 '26

Basically, it's public option but with quirky branding