Topic: Obamacare Repeal

Trump and his never-give-up-strategy continue the fight on Obamacare
Trump and his never-give-up-strategy continue the fight on Obamacare July 30, 2017 Howard J. Warner Donald Trump, never one to throw in the towel, has begun the hardball phase of healthcare reform negotiations, and has just thrown a hand grenade into the fracas.
Have Repeal Efforts Always Been a Republican Ruse?
Have Repeal Efforts Always Been a Republican Ruse? July 24, 2017 William Sullivan For leading Republicans today, the answer is almost certainly yes.  As evidence, allow me to take you back to the fall of 2013.
Breaking the Health Care Logjam
Breaking the Health Care Logjam July 1, 2017 Mike Razar There is agreement among Republican senators that certain parts of the ACA should be repealed.  Yet they allow their disagreements over new features to get in the way of the consensus.
Democrats Insulting the Public with Dire Claims of Deaths from Obamacare Repeal
Democrats Insulting the Public with Dire Claims of Deaths from Obamacare Repeal June 28, 2017 Ted Noel The very idea that having health insurance is what allows you to have health care is simply wrong.
GOP health care reform: Maybe it is better to 'fail' than 'succeed'
GOP health care reform: Maybe it is better to 'fail' than 'succeed' June 24, 2017 Thomas Lifson I am starting to suspect that wily old Mitch McConnell is a step or two ahead of the game.
Dems’ extreme rhetoric on Obamacare repeal already backfiring on them
Dems’ extreme rhetoric on Obamacare repeal already backfiring on them May 7, 2017 Thomas Lifson Democrats went nuts over the passage of the House of Representatives’ version of Obamacare repeal and replace legislation, and now their insanity is harming their base.
What Now for Obamacare?
What Now for Obamacare? March 28, 2017 Brian C. Joondeph Seven years of anticipation and endless promises of “repeal and replace” have been replaced with “remain and recriminate.”  What now?  Several options going forward.
Paul Ryan’s Catastrophic Lack of Political Skill and Judgment
Paul Ryan’s Catastrophic Lack of Political Skill and Judgment March 27, 2017 John Ellis A policy wonk who is in the wrong job.
Phase One of Obamacare repeal and replace is over
Phase One of Obamacare repeal and replace is over March 25, 2017 Thomas Lifson Don’t worry: congressional Republicans all understand the world of hurt they are in for if they ask their supporters to re-elect them without having repealed Obamacare.
A Health Care Reform Compromise That Just Might Work
A Health Care Reform Compromise That Just Might Work March 21, 2017 Brian C. Joondeph If conservative Republicans in the House and Senate revolt, Ryan’s plan ignominiously dies.  What’s next?  How about a compromise that just might garner support from all warring factions?
How to Repeal and Replace ObamaCare ASAP
How to Repeal and Replace ObamaCare ASAP March 20, 2017 Robert B. Sklaroff and Richard Baehr The liberals' heads would explode, but the table would be set for the 2018 / 2020 campaigns.
Good Enough Heath Care Legislation for 2017
Good Enough Heath Care Legislation for 2017 March 13, 2017 Mike Razar It is actually fairly easy to handle the health insurance mess in a conservative way while minimizing political risk and maximizing political gain for the Trump administration and the Republican Party. 
A Sober Look at Obamacare Repeal and Replacement
A Sober Look at Obamacare Repeal and Replacement March 10, 2017 Howard J. Warner No matter which route is chosen, Obamacare repeal is going to be a close-run thing.