Yes they did. Obamacare was designed as a precursor toward single-payer, so it was designed to fail toward that end. In that sense, Obamacare has been a success. But it was all part of the long term left-wing goal to gain control of a large portion of the economy, and designed to keep democrats in office. Saul Alinsky would be proud. And if you think that a democrat cares about your health, you're delusional...