Since at least 1972 Presidential campaigns have talked about health care

When you wonder why if since that time period nothing really has been done? It's rather simple, it's because Congress (even within the same party) can't agree and the reality is every single plan they've come up with costs to much...

Need evidence?

Start here:

In urging a slowdown of the debate, the centrist senators cited Thursday's conclusion by the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office that the legislation now moving through Congress won't reduce long-term health care costs.

"While we are committed to providing relief for American families as quickly as possible, we believe taking additional time to achieve a bipartisan result is critical for legislation that affects 17 percent of our economy and every individual in the U.S.," the letter read.

The letter, addressed to the Democratic and Republican Senate leaders, was signed by Susan Collins, R-Maine; Mary Landrieu, D-Louisiana; Joe Lieberman, I-Connecticut; Ben Nelson, D-Nebraska; Olympia Snowe, R-Maine; and Ron Wyden, D-Oregon.