Cruz softens ObamaCare attacks, underscoring GOP shift
Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) pledged to protect people with pre-existing conditions at a debate Tuesday night, illustrating just how dramatically Republicans have changed their stance on the issue.
Cruz is perhaps most well known for tenaciously opposing ObamaCare at every turn. But now, facing a surprisingly tough reelection race against Rep. Beto ORourke (D), he is speaking up in favor of one of ObamaCares core provisions: protections for those with pre-existing conditions.
When ORourke said during Tuesdays debate that Cruz vows to repeal protections for pre-existing conditions, Cruz interjected by saying, Not true. Cruz later said in his closing statement that he will protect pre-existing conditions.
The remarks signify a major shift for Cruz, who previously called for repealing "every word" of ObamaCare, including the laws protections against people with pre-existing conditions getting denied coverage or being charged higher premiums because of their condition.
https://thehill.com/policy/healthcare/411943-cruz-softens-obamacare-attacks-underscoring-gop-shift?rnd=1539812285