Bernie Sanders' unconventional healthcare plan is getting backing from a lot of big-name Democrats
Bob Bryan 13m
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A single-payer healthcare push has previously been well outside the mainstream for most Democrats. But Sanders' legislation has picked up support from high-profile Democrats.
Sen. Cory Booker of New Jersey on Monday became the latest to offer support for Sanders' legislation.
"I'm signing onto Medicare-for-all, which I'm excited to do this week," Booker said in an interview with NJTV. "Sen. Sanders, myself, and some others are going to be announcing some legislation this week along with some of my other colleagues."
The movement on Sanders bill comes as single-payer healthcare has become much more popular among the American public in polling. Even business titans like Warren Buffett have backed the idea.
The bill still faces almost impossible odds of passage, given that Republicans control Congress and the White House. But Sanders' move signals it will be a policy fight Democrats are willing to pick for the foreseeable future.
Sanders, along with the cosponsors, will roll out the legislation at a large event featuring doctors, hospital workers, and more on Wednesday.
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