Like all entitlements it is popular with those benefiting from the program and not as popular with those who are not.
If you repeal and millions lose insurance sans an affordable alternative, it will spell doom for 2018 and 2020.
If you repeal and replace with something under which millions lose insurance then where are you better off?
That’s a good point. If what you replace it with is crap, then it’s no better than just repealing it. That’s why I say they don’t need to rush this thing through. I’d rather they take their time and get it right than hurry this thing through - which is what Ryan is trying to do.