In Senate, pessimism over ObamaCare repeal

[Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin]

Republican senators say they don’t see a way to get healthcare reform over the finish line, even if the House passes a bill this week.

A senior GOP senator said the chances of getting 51 votes for legislation based on the House healthcare bill are less than 1 in 5.


The senator also put the chances that the House bill will meet Senate budgetary rules preventing a filibuster at less than 1 in 5, meaning portions of the legislation would have to be removed.

Lawmakers are keeping quiet about their concerns because they want to help Speaker Paul Ryan (R-Wis.), whose job they fear may be in jeopardy if the House fails again to approve an ObamaCare repeal bill.

“Paul Ryan is a talented and thoughtful legislator and leader. It’s important for him to succeed,” said one GOP senator.

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Republican senators say the House bill will have to undergo substantial revision if it ever passes the lower chamber, and they have serious doubts about whether the House will accept those changes.

http://thehill.com/homenews/senate/331842-in-senate-pessimism-over-obamacare-repeal

[wryter2000]

1. I'm wondering

Would the R's use the nuclear option for this piece of sh*t they know their constituents hate? Doesn't seem to me they'd go that far for garbage even they don't like. If that's true, we can filibuster it.

[Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin]

2. I'm curious if they can even get a majority

People like Susan Collins and Lisa Murkowski are definite no's on the House bill. I imagine there may be others.

[wryter2000]

3. That's what I was thinking

I seem to recall several R Senators coming out against the last version of the bill. This one is even worse.