Presidential Healthcare Reform Rhetoric

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The book examines the rhetorical strategies of four Democratic presidents—Truman, Johnson, Clinton, and Obama—in their efforts to enhance healthcare access and affordability in the U.S. It explores their arguments, ethical frameworks, and visions for America, showcasing how they invoked positive liberty and communitarian values against conservative ideologies. Through a blend of rhetoric and policy analysis, the author highlights the evolving social and moral bonds envisioned by these leaders, along with the ethical compromises tied to their rhetorical approaches.