The establishment of a public option health care program will remain a long-shot in the United States, no matter who wins the 2016 presidential election.

Hillary Clinton is now touting the public option in hopes of shoring up support among supporters of Bernie Sanders, many of whom doubt her commitment to a progressive agenda.

Even if Clinton wins the election, however, Republicans will in all likelihood still control at least one chamber of Congress.

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