George Skelton: California Democrats are trying again for universal health care. It's a debate well worth having
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Calling California Democrats' new universal health care legislation "bold" is an understatement. It would be a life-changer for practically every Californian.
It also would require by far the largest state tax increase in history.
Some powerful opponents will call it "socialist." But aren't Social Security and Medicare socialist? And they're among the most popular government programs in America.
Some supporters are hailing it as a California version of federal "Medicare for all." But really it's Medicare for nobody. Californians on Medicare would be shifted into the new state-run "CalCare."
No more Medicare
