McCain Warns Against Repealing Obamacare Without Replacement

[DonViejo]

Source: Talking Points Memo




By CAITLIN MACNEAL Published JULY 6, 2017 8:53 AM

Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) on Wednesday said that the Senate should not repeal the Affordable Care Act before finalizing a replacement bill.

“I fear we may fall under the trap of repealing and not replacing and that would be bad for America,” he said in Phoenix, according to KTAR.

Senate Republicans left Washington D.C. last week for the July 4 recess without a final bill to repeal and replace Obamacare. As lawmakers headed back to their states, President Donald Trump threw a curveball and endorsed a plan to repeal Obamacare immediately and come up with a replacement later.

Such a plan would likely face opposition from several Republican senators. Senate leadership initially proposed that strategy in January, but it was quickly shot down by several senators. McCain has been quiet about his stance on the draft Senate bill to replace Obamacare and would not share how he would vote on the bill on Wednesday, according to KTAR. He did say that he would like to offer three amendments to the bill backed by Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey (R).

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[old guy]

1. Then don't vote for it.

[still_one]

2. exactly. I wouldn't be surprised if a repeal without a replaceent was brought for a vote if McCain

voted for it, in spite of what he says

[bucolic_frolic]

6. Wavering on both sides of an issue

was a Bush I & II strategy, and seeks to maximize the opportunity for the public to agree with the politician

Bush I would be for something on Monday, but against it on Thursday night. Everyone on both sides of the issue
heard something they liked to hear in that. Once the positive is recorded, the issue is forgotten.

McCain does the same thing. Waffling. He was for it before he was against it.

Blow with public opinion if you can, then be a mean ol' ornery SOB.

[Dave Starsky]

7. The other benefit of this strategy...

Is that people think that something changed about the policy in a positive way that made the speaker change his mind about it, when it's the same hunk of shit that it was before (or worse).

I.e., count on McCain voting for it.

[crosinski]

14. By Gosh! I finally understand why McCain does this particularly annoying thing! Thanks!

I've always wondered what he got from doing this flip flop jig step, and now I finally get it! It's always seemed so strange to me because Dems don't do it that often ... lol ... and they better not start!

[bucolic_frolic]

3. Bad for America Reality is hitting the fan

that repeal will decimate GOP brand and strategy

Voter suppression is their main tool in 2018

Beware

[Va Lefty]

4. McCain is a worthless wanker

Whatever he says, he always tows the party line.

[jrthin]

9. Yep. I will always put my money on him behaving in a spineless manner.

He talks a good game, as bullshiters are wont to do.

[David__77]

5. He can say "I will not vote for a straight repeal."

That is not what he said, of course. If he wants to stop that "trap," saying those words would help prevent it!

[Bengus81]

8. Oh my...such compassion John. This from the clown who wanted to stay in Iraq

For a 100 YEARS,a 1000 YEARS. Sorry Johnny flip-flop,no one believes a damn thing you say.

[hatrack]

10. (Insert muted trombone voice of Charlie Brown's teacher)

[lark]

11. OMG, this is bad news, but totally expected, sad to say.

Anytime McCain comes out against his party, that just means he'll vote for any bill the Repugs put up, regardless if it's exactly what he (seemingly) complained about. Is there any issue on which he won't take both sides?

[forgotmylogin]

12. Welcome to the discussion, McCain.

Just because you pointed out the obvious now doesn't mean it's okay to vote for it.

[hibbing]

13. Gee, I wonder if he'll be on the Sunday shows n/t