Of course, "Now what do we do," is the famous line from Robert Redford's character in The Candidate, stunned by his victory and confused about what to do next.
But it doesn't really apply here.
A few thoughts as all of this sinks in:
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Showing posts with label Obamacare Repeal. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Obamacare Repeal. Show all posts
Wednesday, November 9, 2016
Obamacare: Dead Law Walking!
There is no doubt that Obamacare is dead.
The only question is just exactly how Republicans will get rid of it.
While Republicans have the votes they will need in the House, Republicans will not have the 60-vote Senate supermajority necessary to get rid of all of it. Therefore, they will use their slim Senate majority and Senate budget reconciliation rules. It takes just 51 Senators to make spending decisions.
There are two routes they will consider:
The only question is just exactly how Republicans will get rid of it.
While Republicans have the votes they will need in the House, Republicans will not have the 60-vote Senate supermajority necessary to get rid of all of it. Therefore, they will use their slim Senate majority and Senate budget reconciliation rules. It takes just 51 Senators to make spending decisions.
There are two routes they will consider:
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