[ROCKLOBSTER]

First this repeal and replace should have been crafted years ago, and updated on a yearly basis. Then, when Donald Trump was elected they take it to his team and get their input.

It was, the author is DHHS Secretary, Dr Tom Price....anxiously waiting for his crack at reforms in step two.

So Ryan goes to Trump and says this is the best you’re going to get.

I don't know if he said that, but this type of bill (budget reconciliation) can be done with very little RAT interference. 51 Senate votes and very limited debate...no filibuster. It can only make fiscal adjustments, in this case....DEFUNDING Obamacare.

Now we see the backlash from the Freedom caucus.

Actually DJT meeting with the FC, gaining their support, understanding this is only the first step.

The bill does not get government out of healthcare.

No, but it rips the guts out of tax-dollars paying for it.

[OrioleFan]

I see President Trump said if Ryan can’t deliver the votes on healthcare, he is moving on to tax reform. I agree with you that President Trump has had good meetings with the Freedom Caucus. Now if only the establishment republicans could treat conservatives as equal partners.