[DaiPlusPlus]

> I don't think its a foregone conclusion that people vote themselves bread and circuses, which is I think your primary point.

Or just populism in general - and I think "fear" is a stronger voter-pull than "want": fear of Mexican immigrants committing crimes, taking your job, fear of increased healthcare costs, etc.

As the majority of Americans do have health coverage it's a given that 51% of the population want cheaper coverage even if it means the other 49% will lose coverage then that's going to happen.

[majewsky]

Is it really that simplistic? I would guess many wouldn't vote for cheaper coverage for them if it means that their parents/children/close friends lose coverage.

(Which is why politicians are so busy denying that anyone will lose coverage under their plans.)