The secret superpower of politicians is that we, the voting public, often do not understand how their actions or inactions impact us, thus allowing elected officials to escape consequences.
They know this, but will never admit it.
Take healthcare in Mississippi, for instance. All five Republican members of Mississippi’s congressional delegation voted against extending the enhanced tax credits or subsidies for the Affordable Care Act Marketplace insurance policies. Their votes, combined with the votes of others, resulted in premiums increasing (more than doubling for some) and leading to at least 70,000 Mississippians dropping their healthcare coverage.
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