What will the candidates' healthcare plans cost as a percentage of GDP?

Question

Just curious because I consistently hear cost raised as a major barrier to healthcare reform.

In 2004 we spent 15.3% of GDP...

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Answer 1

This country is nearly bankrupt. None of our polititions will tell us anything but what they think we want to hear.

Answer 2

Bankrupt!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Hey we live in the richest country in the world ,and i say so what the cost lets let every one have health care.If we dont think about the cost of everyone going to the hospital with no insurance,who you think is going to pick up the tab we are ,and besides we`re going to pick it up anyways.How about all the elderly who have to decide to either pay a light bill or get food feel!!!!!!!!!