As I See It
Obamacare better than a concept of a plan
When Donald Trump was President, he tried several times, unsuccessfully, to overturn the Affordable Care Act. Now he may have given up the fight. Trump admitted as much during the presidential debate, saying he would only replace the ACA if he found something that provided better coverage at a cheaper rate. Until then, he said, it should be run as well as it can be. When pressed about a better plan to provide health insurance coverage for Americans, Trump mumbled he had “a concept of a plan.” Tim Walz, a former teacher, joked he heard better excuses from his students who hadn’t completed their homework. The reality is, while Obamacare is not perfect, it has been successful, and people like it. Those 26 and under like being able to stay on their parent’s insurance. Those with pre-existing conditions like being able to get coverage when they had been denied or charged exorbitant rates before. The share of Americans without health coverage is down to 8%, about half of what it was before Obamacare. And new government data shows nearly 50 million Americans have been covered by health insurance through the ACA’s marketplaces. No, Obamacare isn’t perfect. But it is sure better than a “concept” of a plan to replace it.
nick
September 19, 2024 at 7:00 am
You do not mention nor would I expect you to mention the massive amount of fraud. Fraud that is a drain on the taxpayers. There are plenty of newspaper articles pertaining to fraud but not enough resources to combat it.
Walden
September 21, 2024 at 3:32 pm
Obamacare has many drawbacks; including that it is so expensive many who need it still cannot afford it. That is well known.
Trump said he would NOT abolish Obamacare; but would like to replace it with something better, but doesn’t yet know what.
So the dingaling at WIZM has a problem with Trump’s candid statement and drivers’ ed teacher Mr. CheapSuit Walz makes a joke of it. Pathetic attempt at journalism on the first part and more policy nothingness from the Dems on the second part.
The Dude
September 23, 2024 at 1:49 pm
Why MrTrump stated I have a concept is that anytime he comes out with a stated plan, the Kamala Walz people parrot it and say it is their ides. You don’t telegraph your moves. Look at securing the border, for the past 4 years Kamala adamantly stated the border was secure, now she is in favor of the wall that she sold for pennies. Kamala was all about saying Biden was the best candidate and it was a hoax about his cognative decline. She was against fracking…now that the Republicans are for it so is she. Then there is the no tax on tips that she plagiarized. Scott please be a journalist and NOT a political activist.