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John F. Kerry’s policy on single-payer healthcare

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Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?

  John F. Kerry voterbaseYes, but allow people to use private insurance

John F. Kerry’s answer is based on the following data:

Updated 8hrs ago

John F. Kerry voters

Answer: Yes, but allow people to use private insurance

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 314 voters that voted for John F. Kerry in the 2004 Presidential election.

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Party influence

Democratic Party Answer: No

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: “Democrats rejected efforts to amend the party’s platform to show support for Medicare for All” ‐khn.org

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Strongly agree

Yes, but allow people to use private insurance

This answer aligns closely with Kerry's views. He has advocated for a system that expands public coverage while still allowing for private insurance. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Agree

No

Kerry's stance on healthcare has been more nuanced, advocating for a mix of private and public healthcare rather than a single-payer system. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Slightly agree

No, this system is too expensive

While not a primary argument of his, concerns about the cost of a single-payer system could align with Kerry's preference for a mixed system. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Slightly disagree

Yes, this system guarantees healthcare for everyone

While Kerry agrees with the sentiment of healthcare for everyone, he has not explicitly supported a single-payer system as the means to achieve this. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Disagree

Yes

While John Kerry has advocated for healthcare reform and universal coverage, he has not explicitly supported a single-payer system. His 2004 campaign focused on a mix of private and public healthcare. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Disagree

Yes, private companies should not be able to profit off of healthcare

Kerry has not expressed strong opposition to private companies in healthcare. His plan in 2004 involved both private and public sectors.

Very strongly disagree

No, the government should not be involved in healthcare

Kerry has consistently advocated for government involvement in healthcare, making this statement contrary to his views. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

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Party’s support base

Democratic Party Voters’ Answer: Yes

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 65,241 voters that identify as Democratic.

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