Meanings
alternative Berniecare
- USuncountablegovernmentThe 2017 Medicare for All bill or any other healthcare reform supported by Bernie Sanders.
Senator Lindsey Graham summed up the current situation with precision when he said his main concern is that "Obamacare" is a placeholder for BernieCare."^([sic])
2017 September 29, Star Parker, “Collins irresponsibly blocks health reform”, in The Daily Corinthian, page 4A1 more example
Now, BernieCare wants to put a lot of power and authority into the hands of the government, which has historically lead to corruption and a whole host of other problems.
2018 August 31, Eric Kim, “Why Healthcare Must Be an Exception to the Capitalist System”, in The Amherst Student, Amherst College, page 5
Origin
Blend of Bernie + healthcare, after the pattern of ObamaCare, HillaryCare, etc.
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