U.S. House, District 11District race (Texas) · 2 candidates
In their own words
August Pfluger
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Claire Reynolds
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Our representatives should fight back when the President of the United States decides to trample on the U.S. Constitution. Our current representative appears to be happy to let President Trump do whatever he wants, at whatever the cost.
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Progressive values such as affordable healthcare, the right to choose, and treating immigrants with dignity are basic values held by the majority of Americans. I hold those values as well.
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As long as we're not talking about basic human rights, I'm willing and able to compromise when it comes to governing. The sausage has to get made, and the best leaders are willing to work across the aisle. I will do the same.
- Healthcare
Nobody should go bankrupt because they break a hip or get cancer. And the current system of having our jobs associated with our health insurance is both absurd and unique in the developed world.
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A single-payer health insurance system may seem out of reach, but Medicare and the VA do just that for millions and millions of Texans.
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Like most Americans, I've had loved ones deal with a serious healthcare issue. I will never forget sitting in a hospital, overwhelmed and scared, wondering how I was going to pay for this hospitalization. …
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America is one of the wealthiest nations in the world. However, according to the Center for Policy Progress, among large, advanced countries, we have the most expensive healthcare system and the highest percentage of uninsured people. …
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When I'm elected to Congress, I will focus on transitioning us to a single-payer healthcare system, such as Medicare for All. This obviously won't happen overnight, so first I'll fight to expand Medicare coverage and reduce the cost of prescription drugs. …