Democratic socialists give new life to Medicare for All

(Maya Goldman – Axios) Democratic socialist and progressives’ success in this year’s primaries is evidence of new enthusiasm for Medicare for All plans that many centrists have long dismissed as costly pipe dreams. The health affordability crisis and widespread frustration with the medical system are fueling a new appetite for big-government solutions to address drug prices, insurance premiums and long-term care costs. “This does feel like a moment where the Democratic base is looking for bigger ideas that go beyond incremental policies,” said Larry Levitt, executive vice president of policy at KFF. In Colorado last week, Melat Kiros, a 29-year-old attorney backed by the Democratic Socialists of America, defeated 15-term Rep. Diana DeGette for a Denver-based House seat. – Democratic socialists give new life to Medicare for All