In the wake of Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders’ announcement two days ago that he will challenge Hillary Clinton for the 2016 Democratic presidential nomination, I have been repeatedly asked the same question: “Why?” To which I respond, “Why not?” Yes, I understand that Bernie’s not going to win the Democratic […] Read more »
Measured support for single-payer health care (in Vermont)
A new poll conducted for WCAX, WDEV and Vermont Business Magazine asked 600 registered Vermonters if they favor or oppose a single-payer system for the Green Mountains where health care is publicly financed. The answer: 48 percent favor a single-payer system, 36 percent oppose it and 16 percent are not […] Read more »