It was hot alright, but it didn't include the insults, accusations and wild claims of today's debate (which is more like a melee). Civility still counted in the 60s. Today, rudeness is derigueur.
Not one Republican voted for Medicare. Zero. None. They were of the opinion that the elderly and the disabled should simply die and go away if they got sick. And they still believe that today.
Not one Republican voted for Medicare. Zero. None. They were of the opinion that the elderly and the disabled should simply die and go away if they got sick. And they still believe that today.