Ryan Scores Dual Wins With Obamacare Repeal Vote

Real Clear Politics via MSN ^ | 1/07/15 | James Arkin

[Libloather]

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For Ryan, Wednesday's vote represented two victories. First, he has bragging rights as the speaker who forced Obama to use the eighth veto of his presidency to protect the health care law. Secondly, having pushed the limits of repealing Obamacare and defunding Planned Parenthood as far as a veto override, the issue is likely now settled until after the election.

"The good news is, with this reconciliation bill, there will finally be some clarity," Rep. Trent Franks (R-Ariz.) told the Washington Post Tuesday. "The president will very glibly veto it. But at least then it will be on him and everybody will know it."

This frees Ryan to push the House toward what he envisions for 2016: outlining major policy initiatives that set a clear distinction between Republicans and the White House.

"Ultimately, this is going to require a Republican president," Ryan said of repealing the law. "That's why our top priority in 2016 is going to be offering the country a clear choice with a bold, pro-growth agenda."

[Libloather]

Hussein would go against the will of the people? No kidding.

[oldplayer]

This is stupid.

[struggle]

Just wait until people hit their penalties this year.

[DoodleDawg]

Secondly, having pushed the limits of repealing Obamacare and defunding Planned Parenthood as far as a veto override, the issue is likely now settled until after the election.

Because Ryan saw to it that both were fully funded in the budget he pushed through a couple of weeks ago.

I would love to see the look of absolute panic on the faces of Ryan and McConnell that would result if Obama signed the bill instead of vetoing it.

[Luircin]

*Snort*

[DugwayDuke]

“Because Ryan saw to it that both were fully funded in the budget he pushed through a couple of weeks ago.”

So, what would have changed? What would be different? There would have been a veto leading to a government shutdown and then Obamacare and Planned Parenthood would have been reinstated. You’re at the same point without the government shutdown. I guess it’s a disappointment only if your real objective was a government shutdown.

[jz638]

Trump was right, we have been “winning” so much I am getting sick of “winning”.

[demshateGod]

This is absolutely stupid.

[Nachum]

Win? I am sick and tired of this crap.

[Fungi]

Nonsense. This was not a “win.” This was a feckless attempt at saving face. Lyin’ Ryan and Mitch Turtle Face McDumbo did not have the gonads to include this in the budget bill so as it stands it is toothless, given to appear as they are doing “something.” They gave away the power of the purse for the sake of saving face with the media. What pure unadulterated crap.

[demshateGod]

Obama would have shut the gov down.

[DoodleDawg]

So, what would have changed? What would be different? There would have been a veto leading to a government shutdown and then Obamacare and Planned Parenthood would have been reinstated. You’re at the same point without the government shutdown. I guess it’s a disappointment only if your real objective was a government shutdown.

Well if the objective is to end funding for Planned Parenthood and defund Obamacare then how will this accomplish anything?

[Slambat]

“Speaker Paul Ryan a dual victory in the process.”

No victory. This is just a pathetic attempt to look like
they are trying to keep their word when they were lying
through their teeth about getting rid of Obamacare.
They could have fought a more legitimate battle in defending
it but did they? No they didn’t. Instead what did they do?
They funded it, twice.

Real Clear Politics my a$$. More like Real Clear truck load of BS.

[mrsmith]

“a disappointment only if your real objective was a government shutdown.”
Or the end of Obamacare.
No way would it be accomplished without a shutdown.

So the only people happy with this outcome are those whose real objective is that RINOs don’t suffer for their positions.

[freepersup]

I watched this feckless p.o.s. speak with a straight face to the nation last night. Incredulous gall, especially in light of having just passed a trillion dollar budget giving soebarkah and the rats AND spineless soul-less gop-e EVERYTHING!

[EternalVigilance]

Cynical kabuki theater whose only purpose is to continue to sucker naive conservativesout of their votes and contributions.

[wideawake]

Seems like you’re more of a chess player than the checkers players here.

[Snickering Hound]

8 vetoes. Republicans only made Obama use 8 vetoes.

[ZULU]

Moronic analysis. Ryan is a pliable fool.

[SharpRightTurn]

This is a win? That’s a joke. Get back to me when either Lyin’ Ryan or McConnell get the backbone to attach a bill to defund something to a “must pass” bill, resulting in Obummer vetoing it and accusing them of “shutting the government down.” Neither one of them have the nerve to do it. Cruz and Trump would do in in a minute and would stare the Kenyan down as long as it took. Ryan and McConnell would be hiding under their desks.