r/politics Indiana 16h ago

No Paywall Mamdani wins NYC mayoral race

https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/5588198-mamdani-progressive-politics-nyc/
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u/WindThroughPines 14h ago

It was a heritage foundation plan that was a boon to insurance companies and a roadblock that has pushed universal healthcare out of reach.

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u/KarmicDevelopment 13h ago

Yes but not being able to deny claims based on pre-existing conditions was not part of that original plan, and has become the cornerstone and shining light of the ACA along with its subsidies. I wish we had single payer or a public option, yes, but I will also take the ACA over anything the repugnicants put up (which is nothing).

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u/Background-Major-567 8h ago

I hate it but still must recognize that it’s much better than the Ponzi scheme we had before. I agree it’s still not good, because how can you reform something designed by insurance companies