For Republicans, attacks on Medicare cuts are just talking points. If you read Rep. Ryan’s Medicare proposal, the cuts to Medicare are far more reaching than anything Democrats suggested.
My preferred solution would be modest single payer system, say 5% of GDP. Private insurance could cover anything over that. Everyone would be provided with solid healthcare, but for latest procedures, equipment and drugs, you pay out of your pocket.
This would apply to both people under <65 and current Medicare recipients.