The Democrats Already Have a Healthcare Playbook for 2029

Sen. Ron Wyden has ideas that are more practical than Medicare for All but still pricey. Turn any article into a podcast. Upgrade now to start listening. Members can share articles with friends & family to bypass the paywall. As the midterm elections approach, politicians are debating healthcare within the broader context of “affordability,” or, more precisely, the challenge voters say they are facing in paying their regular bills. An interesting battle within the Democratic Party is underway over the appropriate response to this concern, with some favoring Medicare for All and others voicing skepticism about that approach. James C. Capretta is a resident fellow and holds the Milton Friedman chair at the American Enterprise Institute. More We Think You’d Like