Dems Can Win On ObamaCare But Do They Have The Courage To Try
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The democrats are afraid. Convinced that they can’t possibly win an election by running in support of their party’s own platform, many are running away from Obama and ObamaCare. This is unfortunate indeed because so far the controversial health care act has been doing quite well, despite what the GOP will have America believe.
From The Week:
After it was announced last week that more than eight million people have used ObamaCare’s online marketplaces to enroll in health insurance, Democrats face a big choice ahead of the midterm elections: Do they stop talking about ObamaCare with the hope that Republicans stop bashing the law? Or do they finally embrace the law and tout its benefits?
President Obama made his preferences clear at a press conferencelast week: “I don’t think we should apologize for it, and I don’t think we should be defensive about it. I think there is a strong, good, right story to tell.”
At the same time, Republicans say they’re not done bashing the law. They think it’s an issue that will help them regain control of the Senate.
But unlike for most of the last three years, the facts are now firmly on the side of Democrats.
While more than eight million people have already signed up for health insurance through the ObamaCare exchanges, experts predict that number will rise to over 20 million by the next presidential election.
In addition, millions more have gained health insurance through expanded Medicaid programs or by being able to stay on their parents’ health insurance plans.
That’s a lot of people who are counting on ObamaCare.
Meanwhile, Republicans have no alternative. They insist they still want to repeal the law but after half a decade of debate, they still have no idea what they’ll put in its place.
And some GOP lawmakers are starting to worry.
Here’s Rep. Dennis Ross (R-Fla.) at a town hall meeting: “I wish we had an alternative. You know what’s unfortunate? It’s for the next six months, we’re going to go into an election knowing that we’re not going to do anything to address health care because we’ve gone so far for the last three years saying ‘no,’ that we don’t have an alternative to say ‘yes’ to.”
He added: “I think that the American public, when they go to vote, they’re going to look at credibility before they look at substance.”
Democrats are winning on credibility. But the big question is will they stand up and fight for substance in this year’s elections?
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You are right Mikie. The problem with the Democrats has always been that they fear taking a firm stand on their beliefs. As Marsha has said that is not the only issue but it is a big one, They still need to pound the Republicans on their “War on women’s rights”, and their “war on Minorities and immigrants and Gays”. There are so many things to bash the Republicans on the Democrats can hold a rally on each one but it is doubtful that they will. An election based upon ideologies will sweep the congress for the Democrats but they are both mealy mouthed about it or, in some cases, simply don’t believe in these principles them selves..
Very true Billy. The dems need to take a lesson from the republicans. Don’t be afraid to stir up shit.
According to Rachel Maddow, at least some of them are:
http://www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddow-show/dems-doing-the-unexpected-embracing-the-aca
Thanks Marsha. Intersting. Maybe there’s hope after all.
We all already know that I’m an idealist, but why the hell wouldn’t they “run on” a true winner? I don’t think that Obama care should be; specifically, the BASIS of their entire campaign, but I just don’t understand why they wouldn’t embrace it! And Norman, what is NOT “clearly in their interests” about a winning legislation? Do you all really think that the “doomsday Republicans” are likely to have that much negative effect on Democrats’ campaigns? Maybe it will. What a sad commentary on our once great nation!
If you’re looking for politicians to do the right and/or decent thing, unless it’s clearly in their interests in their own minds, then don’t hold your breath.