‘Medicare for All’ message attracts midterm voters buckling under medical bills

Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate Abdul El-Sayed speaks at a news conference in Detroit on Aug. 19, 2026. "Medicare for All!" has become part of the political chants at his rallies.

Midterm candidates are talking up Medicare for All, and in a poll 2 out of 3 Americans said they support it. The phrase speaks to a desire for radical change, though many don’t really know what it is.

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