They did have it, but they didn’t pass it. Why? They still believe in failed neoliberal economic ideology. Welfare for billionaires. Trickledown. The right wing & centerist Dems presided over $80 trillion in upwards wealth transfer over the past 40 yrs, creating the oligarchy and allowing fascism.
They had a lot of bigger fish to fry back then. Thanks to FDR, awe have unemployment insurance, Social Security, the SEC, FDIC and the Wagner Act, which legalized labor unions. Health care was not a major issue back then bc it didnt cost very much.
The Dems have had big enough majorities since but failed to use them to get this and other priorities done.
We have not had a super majority since the 1930s. And Ds have had a filibuster proof majority only once for four months in the early 2000s.
Joe Lieberman cost us single payer. Former Democrat VP candidate Joe fucking Lieberman.
You’re right. I had forgotten that.
All just part of the plan. Then it was Siena and Manchin. Always they have done super convenient defectors.
Stupid auto correct: Sinema
They’ve had the golden opportunities but they always make sure to “fumble” the ball. The fix is in; gotta keep the oligarchy bosses happy and the people desperate.