Democratic opponents take aim at Kamala Harris' healthcare plan

Sen. Kamala Harris, D-Calif., a Democratic presidential candidate, faced criticism on her healthcare plan within hours of releasing it on July 29, according to reports from The Hill.

Criticisms came from two opponents in the Democratic field, Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., and former Vice President Joe Biden.

Mr. Sanders' campaign manager, Faiz Shakir, criticized Ms. Harris' plan for using the name "Medicare for All" but keeping a role for private insurance companies. Ms. Harris previously endorsed Mr. Sanders' Medicare for All bill, which would eliminate private payers. His campaign also criticized her promise to avoid raising taxes on the middle class, noting a healthcare plan would need to pay for itself somehow.

Mr. Biden's deputy campaign manager, Kate Bedingfield, criticized the plan's 10-year rollout of Medicare for All, noting it pushes off a full implementation until after a two-term presidency.

Read more about Mr. Biden's criticisms here, and Mr. Sanders' criticisms here

 

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