Trump says Republicans have the votes to pass healthcare later

[DonViejo]

Source: Reuters



SEPTEMBER 27, 2017 / 7:59 AM / UPDATED AN HOUR AGO

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Republicans have enough support to pass their healthcare overhaul but not this week, President Donald Trump said on Wednesday, one day after Senate Republicans admitted defeat over their effort to repeal and replace Obamacare.

Trump, in a pair of tweets early Wednesday morning, said “we will have the votes for Healthcare but not for the reconciliation deadline of Friday.” He also pointed to “very positive signs” from several lawmakers but did not name them, or state the basis for his claim.

Reporting by Susan Heavey


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Read more: http://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-healthcare/trump-says-republicans-have-the-votes-to-pass-healthcare-later-idUSKCN1C21IA

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Trump insists repeal bill would pass if GOP had more time

BY JULIA MANCHESTER - 09/27/17 09:31 AM EDT

President Trump on Wednesday insisted ObamaCare repeal in the Senate would be possible if he just had more time.

After nine months in which the GOP has been unable to get a repeal bill to his desk despite holding control of the House and Senate and not facing a filibuster, Trump insisted Republicans were close but could just not get the job done by Friday.

In a tweet, he said there were "positive signs from Alaska," an apparent reference to Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska), who has been undecided on the most recent GOP healthcare bill and opposed an earlier repeal measure.

While Trump said Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) was out, he also referred to positive signs from two others, who he did not name.

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[George II]

1. "He also pointed to very positive signs from several lawmakers...

...but did not name them, or state the basis for his claim."

trump's version of "it has been rumored....", "reports are....", etc.

[PJMcK]

5. "Many, many people are saying this." (n/t)

[kellytore]

2. After this week they will need 60 Senate votes

He fucking probably forgot about that little detail.

[tblue37]

3. He never understood it, I'm certain. nt

[janterry]

4. Trump's but a walking shadow, a poor player

That struts and frets his hour upon the stage
And then is heard no more. It is a tale
Told by an idiot, full of sound and fury,
Signifying nothing.

[dalton99a]

6. Mentally deranged dotard

[tavernier]

7. He's hoping to soon piss on McCain's grave.

Nothing subtle about that inference.

[Ray Bruns]

8. hey moron -

If you don't have the votes now, you don't have the votes later. Unless you are planning to use pod people.

[PubliusEnigma]

9. You lie like a liar, you big, fat liar!

[HughBeaumont]

10. It's over, Donny. IT'S OVER!

[bagelsforbreakfast]

11. Next, he'll sing "Somewhere, over the Rainbow..." n/m

[greatauntoftriplets]

13. Probably off-tune.

[greatauntoftriplets]

12. herr drumpf this morning:

/revision/20080202231407

[Bengus81]

14. I have the WINNING Powerball numbers!! But I'll use them later....

Seriously Trump???