Cruz Says States Avoid Single-Payer Because It Would Wreck Their Economies
Sen. Ted Cruz said Democratic-led states have not adopted socialized medicine because their own studies concluded it would harm the economy and be unaffordable. He pointed to California, Vermont, and Michigan as examples where such proposals have not been enacted. Cruz argued that job creators would leave states that tried it.
Sen. Ted Cruz argued on Fox News that Democratic-controlled states have not adopted single-payer health care because their own reviews found it would harm their economies and be unaffordable. He cited California, Vermont, and Michigan, saying job creators would relocate.
He also pointed to a White House projection that Medicare for All could add $47.4 trillion to federal deficits from 2027 through 2036 without new taxes or revenue. The article notes 989 U.S. billionaires with $8.4 trillion in combined wealth, suggesting taxing them alone would not cover such costs.
Cruz’s remarks may intensify debates over state versus federal health care authority. Residents in states considering single-payer could see renewed attention to cost, tax, and business-climate concerns. National proposals may face greater scrutiny over deficit effects, potentially shaping voters’ and lawmakers’ priorities. However, the actual impact depends on future legislative action and public response.