The top sponsor of a Republican bill to overhaul Obamacare is crediting Sen. Bernie Sanders' latest push for socialized healthcare for the momentum the GOP legislation is gaining.
"It was the gift from the political gods," said Sen. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina on Tuesday when asked about Sanders' impact on his legislation. Graham is one of four co-sponsors of the new overhaul bill that would give Obamacare funding to states through block grants and eliminate the individual and employer mandates.
Sanders announced his Medicare for All bill, which would create a government-run healthcare program, on the same day that Graham and three other Republicans released their last shot at dismantling Obamacare.
Sanders drew the support of 16 Democrats, including several 2020 presidential hopefuls. It was the most support the Vermont independent has received for his socialized healthcare plan since he has been in the Senate.
Graham called the Obamacare overhaul bill announced last Wednesday "Bernie Sanders' worst nightmare." He has repeatedly sought to draw contrasts between the Sanders bill, which has no chance of passing Congress, and the new overhaul bill.
"Here is the choice for America: socialism or federalism when it comes to your healthcare," Graham said during a Monday press conference.
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Bernie is running an interceptor role in keeping Obamacare. That is Bernie's and Warren's job in the "shadow government". Keep all of Obama's decisions.
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