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Doug's avatar

Encouraging news — The tide is clearly shifting. North Carolina, once a stronghold of support, seems to be rethinking things. The Medicaid expansion in December 2023 opened the door for more North Carolinians to receive essential care, and by May 2025, enrollment surged to approximately 3.1 million. That includes low-income adults, children, pregnant women, seniors, and individuals with disabilities. In some counties, nearly 1 in 3 residents are now covered. Apparently, when policies hit close to home, perspectives can change.

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Mark Rodin's avatar

Thomas remember: people vote with their pocketbooks. But taking away Medicaid support from rural hospitals doesn’t help the GOP. See The NY Times article on the closing of Martin General Hospital as exhibit 1

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