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In reply to the discussion: ********BREAKING******* SUSAN COLLINS IS A NO [View all]
Kleveland
(1,257 posts)77. Just curious, am I missing something?
I think that working to improve the existing ACA makes total sense, (hence it seemingly impossible).
I think that a GOP congress critter making such an open minded statement regarding said improvement is basically a good thing.
I don't seem to have any recollection of the Democrats making loud and obvious statements or gestures about the possibility or concept of working to improve the ACA with the Republican critters.
Has there been any statements by the Democrats regarding this possibility that I have missed?
As much as I detest the GOP as it is, a bi-partisan effort that would be actually good for the citizens of the US would be something that should be welcomed by all.
Fix, don't replace would be a nice slogan!
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It would be poetic justice if three GOP female GOPers would say no. And then insist that they be
nikibatts
Jun 2017
#48
That WOULD be poetic justice. That's what the all-white, all-male, all-rich, all-older "team" gets
Honeycombe8
Jun 2017
#73
Woops. Edited. I read ACA and thought "AHCA (Ryan House bill"). You are right!
Bernardo de La Paz
Jun 2017
#32
Yes, anything can be improved. I'm sorry I wasn't reading straight. Got my acronyms mixed. . . nt
Bernardo de La Paz
Jun 2017
#44
Yes, now is the time for Democrats to reach out to her. You are absolutely correct.
Bernardo de La Paz
Jun 2017
#46
Yes, why didn't she try to work with the Dems in 2009 when the ACA was being crafted???
Rollo
Jun 2017
#31
As I recall, she allowed a considerable time of speculation that she might break ranks...
Rollo
Jun 2017
#62
Will McConnell still bring this bill to the floor if he knows there aren't the votes for it?
Tarheel_Dem
Jun 2017
#10
That's what I noted below. There probably is a bunch of secret no votes who may come out...
George II
Jun 2017
#29
That sounds about right. Could prove embarrassing if it comes up for a vote and fails. n/t
Tarheel_Dem
Jun 2017
#30
Well, I certainly never believed that the hack was the work of overgrown frat brats
rocktivity
Jun 2017
#18
Good for her! Maybe this will get those on the fence to vote no and soundly defeat this bill.
George II
Jun 2017
#25
I remember how this maverick and all the other Repugnant mavericks voted yes for Gorsuch so
cstanleytech
Jun 2017
#43