These three 2020 Dems want 'Medicare for All,' but don't want to get rid of private insurance
Bernie Sanders is pushing a "Medicare for All" bill, which would create a government-run program and end private insurance.
The relative extremes have led other candidates to stake out middle ground, calling for Medicare for All while also looking to preserve private insurance. Senator Bernie Sanders, an independent from Vermont, speaks during a health care bill news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.CFew issues have divided Joe Biden and Bernie Sanders, the two top-polling 2020 Democratic presidential candidates, more than health insurance.
Other candidates have staked out a middle ground by calling for Medicare for All while also looking to preserve private insurance. Three candidates calling for this mixed approach also co-sponsored Sanders' bill: Sens. Cory Booker, Kamala Harris and Kirsten Gillibrand.
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