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Nevada Nastiness Could Hurt Sanders Feb. 20, 2020
Bernie Sanders' clash with the hospitality workers union did not start the history of bad feelings a... Read More
Medicare for Some ... Depending on Their Politics? Feb. 20, 2020
Twenty-three years ago, I was asked to give a talk to the New York City Bar Association as part of a... Read More
Before Fixing Tomorrow, Democrats Must Fix Today Feb. 18, 2020
Like all candidates, Democrats focus their campaigns on what they will do if elected. Progressives o... Read More
Health Care for People ... or for Corporate Profits? Feb. 12, 2020
When grassroots groups rise up against the corporate establishment trying to win some specific progr... Read More
Winning Means Coming in First Feb. 08, 2020
In my more than half a century of hanging around the clubhouses and campaign halls of American polit... Read More
Meet the 'Moderate' Candidate of the Democrat Party Feb. 02, 2020
The Democrats have a big problem — yuge, as President Donald Trump might say. Right now the De... Read More
Freebies for Everyone Jan. 29, 2020
The Iowa Caucus, the real start of the 2020 presidential primaries, is next week. Who's favored to w... Read More
Investing in Health Research Jan. 29, 2020
A new report by Research!America (the exclamation point in the middle is the giveaway that this is a... Read More
From Old Age To New Medicine Jan. 24, 2020
A wise man named Jules Renard once said, "It is not a question of how old you are, but a question of... Read More
President Claims To Champion Obamacare's Top Benefit While Trying To Kill It Jan. 16, 2020
With the blizzard of lies President Donald Trump regularly spouts, it's impractical to correct him e... Read More
Why Does Washington Demonize Drug Companies? Jan. 14, 2020
Over the holidays, I read Elton John's biography, "Me." He writes about his friendship with Freddie ... Read More
Reforming Antiquated Medical-Coverage System Would Save Lives -- and Money Jan. 14, 2020
Compared to other advanced countries, Americans pay something like $8,000 a year per household in un... Read More
Slamming Doors on Rural Hospital Care Jan. 10, 2020
While final statistics have yet to be revealed for New Year's Eve, it is a good bet that they will s... Read More
The Case Against Socialism Dec. 18, 2019
Sen. Rand Paul just wrote a book, "The Case Against Socialism." I thought that case was already dec... Read More
Both Parties Agree That Ending Surprise Medical Bills Is Crucial. Get It Done. Dec. 18, 2019
With most purchases, whether it's groceries, a new car or a house, the price is clear up front. Not ... Read More
Why Would Anyone Vote for a Democrat for President? Dec. 12, 2019
It's a serious question. Other than hating Donald Trump, why would anyone vote for any of the Democr... Read More
Warren's Problems Go Beyond Health Care Dec. 03, 2019
Elizabeth Warren had great momentum for a while. Then her poll numbers leveled and fell. The standar... Read More
Time Past for Democrats to Get Real on Health Care Nov. 23, 2019
In listening to the Democratic presidential debates, we might conclude that "Medicare for All" is a ... Read More
How Crazy Is Warren's Health Care Plan? Nov. 14, 2019
Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., wants "Medicare for All," as does Sen. Bernie Sanders, D-Vt., her se... Read More
Moderation and Good Manners Actually Win Elections Nov. 07, 2019
Moderation along with good manners delivered impressive victories to Democrats this week. Case in po... Read More
