Simply not true. You are talking only about those who qualify for grandfathering. Obamacare will still be the law of the land. All new insurance policies must meet the new standards. And then there are the employers who will start dropping people from their group plans.
We still have private insurance under Obamacare. But the private insurance market is heavily regulated. That is not going to be reversed.
And everyone would know that the GOP was on their side.
You overestimate the intelligence of the average voter. Obama will claim credit for whatever dispensation is given. Obamacare has his name on it. Obama will approve of whatever is decided. He is the King.
Of course Obamacare is still the law. This is just one provision which would be reversed. And, yes, for now it would be only for a year to alleviate the burden on those who have lost their insurance. But the GOP can then move forward and highlight the employer problem.
I don't see a downside to giving aid to those who are ailing, especially because it will be a negative for all of us if the economy suffers because of their struggle. And an additional benefit is that will help to emphasize what a disaster Obamacare is.
If the public sees that such a significant portion can be reversed, they will gain hope that more major reversals can happen take place.