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McConnell: Oh Yeah, We're Going To Move To Repeal Obamacare
Townhall ^ | 11/9/16 | Matt Vespa

Posted on 11/09/2016 12:26:05 PM PST by DoodleDawg

Senate Republicans, flush with victory and defying the odds, have maintained their majority in the upper chamber and vowed to move quickly on repealing Obamacare. Senate Majority Mitch McConnell (R-KY) said, “It's pretty high on our agenda as you know. I would be shocked if we didn't move forward and keep our commitment to the American people."

President-elect Donald Trump has vowed to repeal President Obama’s signature domestic achievement. McConnell did not discuss whether reconciliation would be used, though the chances of that are likely since the GOP majority is slim. And there is virtually no chance that Senate Republicans will be able to cobble together nine Democrats to reach 60 votes for cloture. Still, make no mistake, Trump and Congressional Republicans have signaled that Obamacare repeal is on the table. Yet, as with most bills, a lot of cost analysis, meetings, and the formulation of a replacement piece of legislation could take some time

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TOPICS: News/Current Events; Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: obamacare; trump
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Anyone believe him?
1 posted on 11/09/2016 12:26:05 PM PST by DoodleDawg
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To: DoodleDawg

Just do it!


2 posted on 11/09/2016 12:27:02 PM PST by rdl6989
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To: DoodleDawg

Sounds like he thinks it was his idea.


3 posted on 11/09/2016 12:27:06 PM PST by Resettozero
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To: DoodleDawg

No. Needs to get his act together. Now.


4 posted on 11/09/2016 12:27:14 PM PST by madison10 (If My people who are called by My Name will humble themselves and pray...)
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To: DoodleDawg

It was passed by a reconciliation vote, it can be repealed by reconciliation. JUST DO IT!!


5 posted on 11/09/2016 12:28:33 PM PST by originalbuckeye ("In a time of universal deceit, telling the truth is a revolutionary act." - George Orwell)
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To: DoodleDawg

Action #1: Immediately suspend the tax implications of Obamacare. The second this became tied to our income tax filing, Justice Roberts screwed up.


6 posted on 11/09/2016 12:28:54 PM PST by CatOwner
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To: DoodleDawg

I’d bet money he will resist doing so when the time comes. He’s got 2.5 months for people to forget what he said.


7 posted on 11/09/2016 12:29:25 PM PST by Attention Surplus Disorder (I had a cool idea for a new tagline and I forgot it!)
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To: DoodleDawg

Could not agree more, however this must be approached thoughtfully. To just eliminate it would be to create a void. Repeal the ACA but eliminate the prohibition on crossing State lines WRT insurance. This will allow natural competition and give the results needed.


8 posted on 11/09/2016 12:29:51 PM PST by rjsimmon (The Tree of Liberty Thirsts)
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To: DoodleDawg

I’ll believe him only when he does what he just said he’d do.

not before.


9 posted on 11/09/2016 12:29:55 PM PST by txnativegop (Tired of liberals, even a few in my own family.)
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To: CatOwner

It’s too simple for them to understand. President Trump will explain it in terms familiar to them, I’m sure.


10 posted on 11/09/2016 12:30:10 PM PST by Former Proud Canadian (Gold and Silver are real money. Everything else is a derivative)
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Anyone believe him?

New Sheriff in town. Once Paul Ryan gets kicked to the curb he'll be steppin' and fetchin' faster than you can say "Butcher Holler".


11 posted on 11/09/2016 12:30:36 PM PST by Buckeye McFrog
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To: DoodleDawg

Believe him? Not for a second, what with his deliberate aversion to shutting down his big government and instead fully funding Abominationcare besides. He wanted to show us that he can “govern”, uhh bear tyranny.

When the wicked rule, the people mourn, as Proverbs 29:2 points out.


12 posted on 11/09/2016 12:30:38 PM PST by Olog-hai
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Sure, Mitch. Just like last time...


13 posted on 11/09/2016 12:30:38 PM PST by Paine in the Neck ( Socialism consumes EVERYTHING!)
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To: Attention Surplus Disorder

Paul Ryan is supposedly already out. It sounds like McConnell is trying to keep his seat...


14 posted on 11/09/2016 12:30:51 PM PST by lancium
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To: DoodleDawg

Excellent. Hopefully Republicans are able to show how horrible it is, and then show how much better their plan is.

Health care insurance prices have increased dramatically. If Republicans can make it clear that Obamacare is at fault, and then are able to put into place something that brings prices back down 50%, that will be a win.


15 posted on 11/09/2016 12:30:56 PM PST by Theo (FReeping since 1998 ... drain the swamp.)
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To: rjsimmon

eliminate the prohibition on crossing State lines WRT insurance.


This is and has always been a state issue, not a federal issue.


16 posted on 11/09/2016 12:31:35 PM PST by PeterPrinciple (Thinking Caps are no longer being issued but there must be a warehouse full of them somewhere.)
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To: DoodleDawg

“...though the chances of that are likely since the GOP majority is slim. And there is virtually no chance that Senate Republicans will be able to cobble together nine Democrats to reach 60 votes for cloture.”

I’m jaded. Assume the real issue in getting the votes in the Senate has more to do with McConnell than anything else. Need a Trump clone to lead the Senate, not a squishy old bureaucrat.


17 posted on 11/09/2016 12:32:20 PM PST by Made In The USA (Rap music: Soundtrack of the retarded.)
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To: rdl6989
Just do it!

Read the article and there are enough qualifiers to make sure nothing ever happens. "We're going to repeal Obamacare...but maybe delay the start so people don't lose insurance...and we have to get a transition plan ready first...and maybe we'll just adapt the existing bill rather than repeal it entirely." Typical McConnell mealy-mouthed BS.

18 posted on 11/09/2016 12:32:44 PM PST by DoodleDawg
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To: DoodleDawg

If he’s got an ounce of self-preservation instinct in him he will do what he says he’s going to do.


19 posted on 11/09/2016 12:32:57 PM PST by RinaseaofDs (Truth, in a time of universal deceit, is courage)
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To: DoodleDawg

The sooner they start, the better.

Maybe some dem senators will wise up and cross party lines if they want to hold on to their seats in two years.

More prayer needed.

It’s not over by a long shot, we’re just beginning the battle.


20 posted on 11/09/2016 12:33:59 PM PST by metmom (...fixing our eyes on Jesus, the Author and Perfecter of our faith...)
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