Pelosi: Democrats will 'put a stake in the heart' of ObamaCare repeal after McCain opposition

[DonViejo]

Source: The Hill




BY MAX GREENWOOD - 09/22/17 03:51 PM EDT

House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) on Friday praised Sen. John McCain's (R-Ariz.) announcement that he would not support the latest GOP effort to repeal and replace ObamaCare and pledged Democrats will "put a stake in the heart of this monstrous bill."

In a letter to Democrats, Pelosi touted McCain's decision as "good news." But she also cast Democrats' health-care fight against Republicans as ongoing, urging lawmakers and advocacy groups to keep pressure on GOP lawmakers and the discussion in front of the public.

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Republicans could only afford two defections on the bill to get the 50 votes necessary for it to pass. But Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) has already come out against the measure, and Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) has indicated that she's leaning against supporting it.

McCain's decision could potentially prompt other Senate Republicans to come out in opposition. No Democrats are expected to vote for the measure.

Read more: http://thehill.com/policy/healthcare/351951-pelosi-touts-good-news-of-mccains-opposition-to-repeal

[still_one]

1. Let's hope this is what is realized

[Wounded Bear]

2. Even if Trumpcare dies...

we need to continue the fight to block the ways that Repubs have been undermining the system.

[Cadfael]

3. Indeed

We can’t afford to let up the pressure!!!

[Bengus81]

4. Election coming around the corner,Repukes are defying their Koch masters........

Charlie and David will be sooooo mad.

[Stuart G]

5. Perhaps, just perhaps, the Republicans against this, are standing tall to save lives

McCain, Collins, Paul, and anyone else who is against this..maybe because ObamaCare has saved lives and it will continue to do so..

ObamaCare is in place and working. Sure things can be improved. But there are millions of people who got insurance, and health care, that wouldn't have got it otherwise. When the report comes out, (from the congressional budget office) we will find that millions will lose coverage with this Republican crap. Millions!!...

[msongs]

6. gee nancy maybe u should wait til AFTER vote to repeal fails again. doh nt

[Hekate]

8. I take it you don't like her, but your meaning is opaque.

Do you know just how significant it is that not a single Democrat will break ranks with "Chuck and Nancy"? That's leadership at work. That's making out minority numbers count.

[yardwork]

9. Did you read her statement at all? "The next days are crucial."

[ananda]

7. I thought Rand Paul was a definite no.

nt

[Scurrilous]

10. K&R