We all know the superficial answer to the question of why Trump threatened the Republican members of Congress known as the Freedom Caucus: because they thwarted him in the passage of the Obamacare reform bill (Ryancare, Trumpcare, GOPcare, whatever you … Continue reading →
Commenter “Brian E” writes that Obamacare repeal “was not part of [Trump’s] campaign platform,” and offers a series of ways in which Trump suggested that Obamacare be tweaked. He certainly made such suggestions. But not only did he never say … Continue reading →
Charles Krauthammer thinks it did: On Friday’s edition of ‘Special Report’ on Fox News Channel, syndicated columnist Charles Krauthammer made the case that President Obama’s strategy for Obamacare was not to create a perfect health care system, but to create … Continue reading →
If you don’t get enough people on board for “yes” and schedule a vote anyway, you’re going to end up having to cancel it. And that’s what happened today. There was a lot of jockeying for position and a lot … Continue reading →
Note I put a question mark after the word “threat.” Here’s the story as it’s being reported: … a frustrated White House told a group of GOP lawmakers meeting in the Capitol basement Thursday evening that negotiations were “done” and … Continue reading →
I’m not even going to bother to put up any links because the situation is so fluid and changing that nothing anyone says is worth much in terms of prognostication. Will the House vote this evening on repeal/replace? That’s the … Continue reading →
So, who’s bluffing? Will conservatives (and even some moderates who oppose the bill) prove correct when they say they have enough votes to block the current version of GOP health care reform on Thursday? Or will Trump be able to … Continue reading →
I have no idea what the answer to the above question might be. How’s that for incisive, cutting-edge blogging? House conservatives are saying they have the votes to defeat the bill as it now stands. The bill’s proponents (who include … Continue reading →
Tom Cotton is interviewed the Hugh Hewitt show: I think the CBO report provides useful information, but at the same time, the CBO director is not Moses. He’s not walking down from the mountaintop with stone tablets. And we should … Continue reading →
The current discussion of GOP healthcare reform proposals feels almost like a stroll down memory lane. And not an entirely pleasant stroll, either. Well do I remember going on and on and on about penalties vs. taxes, and what the … Continue reading →
Whatever you call it, Trump and the GOP seem to be on the same page. From Trump: The House plan follows the guidelines I laid out in my recent address to Congress ”“ expanding choice, lowering costs, and providing healthcare … Continue reading →
I sometimes am surprised at how impatient a fair number of people on the right can be. I know, I know. We’ve been disappointed a thousand times. I know. Nor do I (as I’ve often said) think politicians are all … Continue reading →