Democrats Could Learn From LBJ's Medicare Push

Courtesy NPR Programs: Morning Edition  Wed, 08/26/2009 - 8:29am

The recent town hall debates on overhauling health care have been as passionate as debate 45 years ago when Congress was considering creating Medicare.

James Morone is co-author of a new book, The Heart of Power: Health and Politics in the Oval Office. He talks with Renee Montagne about how President Lyndon Johnson was able to get all sides to back Medicare.

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