Keckley Report October 26, 2020
Paul Keckley

Regardless of who wins the White House, healthcare policy will be prominent in the next administration. The industry is America’s biggest employer (17.5 million), its biggest and fastest growing expense (18% of Gross Domestic Product) and the biggest contributor to the nation’s staggering $26.9 trillion federal debt.

In Thursday’s debate, the opening segment on the pandemic surfaced contrasting views about its handling. According to polls, it’s the issue of most consequence to voters this year:

MANAGING THE PANDEMIC

President Trump

  • ‘The pandemic was unavoidable. China caused it.’

  • ‘The U.S. response is a success. We’re turning the corner”

  • Core strategy: $12 billion investment in Warp Speed vaccine development program, limited use of the Defense...

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