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Mark Pocan: “Social Security and Medicare are two of the most popular…”

Featuring: Mark Pocan, Democratic | U.S. House, Wisconsin, District 2

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Mark Pocan town hall in Green Bay

Published | Video Starts at 1:15:03

Well, I think that they don't want to talk about the Social Security because the demographic of the Republican Party kind of looks like they have a foot in the grave. I can tell you from calls we get, Social Security and Medicare are two of the most popular programs the federal government offers. And that's why I'm a little surprised they went there. But, you know, one last thing. In Medicare advantage, it's twice as profitable as normal health insurance. (1:15:03–1:15:08)

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Asserts that Social Security and Medicare are among the most popular federal programs.

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