The DNC asks progressives for "unity" to defeat Donald Trump. Low voter turnout could ensure a second Trump term and GOP control of the Senate.
If Democrats are serious about a Biden "win" and Senate takeover, there's a simple solution . . . .
(thread below)
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If Democrats are serious about a Biden "win" and Senate takeover, there's a simple solution . . . .
(thread below)
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Two companion Medicare For All bills are pending in the House and Senate, each with a long list of co-sponsors.
Medicare For All (HR1384) easily can pass in the House today.
congress.gov/bill/116th-con…
congress.gov/bill/116th-con…
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Medicare For All (HR1384) easily can pass in the House today.
congress.gov/bill/116th-con…
congress.gov/bill/116th-con…
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At a time when a growing number of working people are losing their employer-provided insurance and suffering under the burden of healthcare debt, passing Medicare For All, with strong vocal support from Joe Biden, would pressure the Senate to act.
#COVID19
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#COVID19
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Regardless of whether the Senate actually followed suit, Biden would be viewed as a champion of workers, of small businesses, and of economic progress.
Most progressives would put full support behind him in this election.
#work
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Most progressives would put full support behind him in this election.
#work
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More important is that the move would create a groundswell of Democratic voter activism that would enable Democrats to take back the Senate.
The solution is simple, assuming that those calling for "party unity" are sincere and willing to do their part.
#Unity2020
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The solution is simple, assuming that those calling for "party unity" are sincere and willing to do their part.
#Unity2020
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