Ted Cruz blocks pre-existing conditions bill two days after saying his party would always protect it

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September 30, 2020
By Matthew Chapman

On Monday, Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) told CNBC that there was no question the Republican Party was going to take care of people with pre-existing health conditions if the Supreme Court invalidates the Affordable Care Act.

“Every Republican agrees we’re going to protect pre-existing conditions,” said Cruz. “100 out of 100 senators agree we’re going to protect pre-existing conditions regardless of what happens with Obamacare.”

Just two days later, he moved to block a Senate amendment sponsored by a colleague, Sen. Thom Tillis (R-NC), that would do exactly that.

Both Cruz and Tillis have repeatedly voted to repeal the ACA, including for the controversial 2017 repeal legislation.

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https://www.rawstory.com/2020/09/ted-cruz-blocks-pre-existing-conditions-bill-two-days-after-saying-his-party-would-always-protect-them/

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They must think the rest of are as stupid as their goddamned cult.

[blm]

1. That was a dogandponyshow set up by Mitch to protect Tillis in NC.

Won’t work. Cal Cunnngham has this.

[uriel1972]

2. surprised?

[bronxiteforever]

3. Cruz lies. Protect preexisting conditions in GOP speak

Means if you have a preexisting condition, you can get coverage if you can afford the enormous cost. I am so tired of the bull on this issue. Affordability is the cornerstone of protecting preexisting conditions. The press always avoids the issue.

[ooky]

5. Exactly. The press NEVER mentions the cost part and neither do the Republicans.

[crickets]

7. +1000000

[walkingman]

4. Any Texan voting for Ted Cruz has serious mental issues. He represents the very worst of the GOP.

[UTUSN]

6. K&R