People that believe this sucker get’s repealed are kidding themselves.
Further, people that believe the GOP is going to win elections if they are forced on the defensive about pre-existing conditions are completely deluded.
The American people are not particularly smart when it comes to this stuff, and they ARE willing to trade security for freedom & liberty. Most people don’t have a clue how insurance works and will never support repealing some of the provisions in this bill.
Sadly, this is precisely why this was such a big victory for The Kenyan - it is almost impossible to undo these social programs and he and his party know it.
The way to attack the bill as a whole is at its core, the use of state power to force people to buy private insurance.
That is what instinctually most people hate, that I have encountered.
There are two main reasons why the national Republicans will not likely use freedom as the major selling point,
1. It sounds damn good to them. They like the idea of compelling the people to give money to cherished patrons.
2. The business cultism of the modern Republican party, exemplified in this thread.
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The only chance is for state Republican officials to act. The AGs have already. They are arguing outright against the bill on the primary reason of freedom of contract. And they are met with wide popularity.
National Republicans will not lift a finger or give ideological support.
With all due respect, take your “we’ve lost” attitude and shove it.
We have no choice but to fight for the right. We’re not tilting at windmills—but as Paul Ryan said, the hill to climb just got STEEPER.
If you don’t want to join in, then kindly step to the back of the ranks. We’ll do the heavy lifting. Just don’t pop off and tell us we’re not going to succeed.
Thanks.