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Sanders argued that healthcare is a human right and that Medicare for All is supported by a majority of Americans. He made these statements during an interview with Hayes. Following Democratic midterm election victories, Sanders is urging the party to prioritize Medicare for All."},{"type":"heading","text":"Disagreement on Trump's political acumen"},{"type":"paragraph","text":"While Sanders expressed uncertainty about a presidential veto, some reports noted his reasoning. U-S-News.com stated Sanders argued Trump is \"a good politician.\" Fox News also reported Sanders's reasoning that the president is \"a good politician.\""},{"type":"heading","text":"What the coverage left out"},{"type":"paragraph","text":"None of the left-rated digests mentioned Sanders's argument that Medicare for All is supported by a majority of Americans. 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