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President Obama to Congressional Democrats: Dont Rescue Republicans on TrumpcareWashington (CNN)President Barack Obama delivered a mandate to Democrats on Wednesday: "Don't rescue" Republicans on Obamacare.
Less than three weeks out from leaving the White House, Obama visited Democratic lawmakers on Capitol Hill with a mission to save his signature healthcare reform law as Republicans are moving quickly to unroll the Affordable Care Act.
In the closed-door meeting, the President urged fellow Democrats to not "rescue" Republicans by helping them pass replacement measures, according to sources in the room.
He also floated this idea: Start referring to the GOP's new plan as "Trumpcare."
The suggestion was a clear indication of the Democratic Party's goal of turning the tables on Republicans, who are already facing pressure to quickly craft a replacement bill.
As he walked by a scrum of reporters, Obama would only say this about the Democratic Party's message: "Look out for the American people."
read: http://www.cnn.com/2017/01/04/politics/obama-capitol-hill-obamacare/index.html
RKP5637
(67,112 posts)MineralMan
(147,030 posts)That's closer to reality.
Nitram
(24,065 posts)forgotmylogin
(7,652 posts)lastlib
(24,396 posts)They don't really have a plan, and their plan is not to have a plan..... Ever since Boehner put 70-some blank pages together and put a pretty, official-looking congressional cover on it, it's been clear that They. Don't. Want to. Change. the System we had. That's because they are OWNED by the insurance companies, which stood to lose BIG if their golden goose was killed.
Nitram
(24,065 posts)Obamacare without a replacement prepared? They care about re-election. That's why they kow-towed to the t-Party
DK504
(3,847 posts)They are receiving more money than before the ACA. The government is paying them to insure people. The lie they aren't making money is bullshit. Then of course these guys are idiots.
JustAnotherGen
(33,030 posts)Than anyone who is a pretender to the role of the leader of the Democratic Party. I know folks think otherwise but face facts . . . . the MAN is a WINNER!
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brer cat
(25,716 posts)and his judgment, knowledge, and demeanor will be vital to us going forward. The Bear on the loose will be a thorn in trump's ass like no one else.
Cha
(302,808 posts)Thank you, President Obama!
mahalo, bigtree~
sheshe2
(86,096 posts)Cha
(302,808 posts)2016 marks the seventh straight year of gains for an industry that was on the verge of collapse when Obama took office.
http://www.politicususa.com/2017/01/04/obama-u-s-auto-sales-hit-record-high-straight-year.html?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter
she~
ogsball
(356 posts)justhanginon
(3,310 posts)in copies of "National Review" magazine. Redeemable for a limited time only at health insurers nationwide.
cstanleytech
(26,805 posts)Edit: it removed the formatting booooo
It's a 10^-44 second.
vi5
(13,305 posts)We sure did give that "Reach across the aisle" thing a good solid 8 years, but....well doesn't seem to be working so......maybe time for some course correction.
disillusioned73
(2,872 posts)lark
(23,769 posts)It sounds menacing and horrible, which will be a kind description for the nightmare they're about to foist on us.
Jughead
(42 posts)Trumpcare works like Trump. You get your last medical bill for 5K...you call the hospital and tell them you paid enough and your done paying.
The Tump business move!
Everyone ought to do that with everything. LOL.
DFW
(55,942 posts)I'd use TRUMPSCARE instead.
tblue37
(66,016 posts)flying-skeleton
(730 posts)TygrBright
(20,932 posts)Saywhat
(10 posts)Hell Hath No Fury
(16,327 posts)Joe Manchin (WV) just stepped up to help the GOP on the ACA. He won't be the last.
radical noodle
(8,116 posts)in any new plan. His constituents will require it.
barbtries
(29,433 posts)the people are all that can possibly save the country at this point.
wasn't it bush who said you can go to Emergency rooms??? these freaking billionaires do not give a shit about the American people, keep pushing and see what is going to happen if they keep on pushing Americans hopefully we won't sit back.
elmac
(4,642 posts)or their party will go extinct.
mahatmakanejeeves
(59,833 posts)Too many people beat me to the new names.
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DeminPennswoods
(15,866 posts)that the GOP has no replacement plan because Obamacare IS their plan as it was adopted from the one crafted by the Heritage Foundation, the GOP's very own rw think tank.
treestar
(82,383 posts)And why are Republicans against that same plan now? Merely because Obama got it passed. All they care about is who gets credit. Republicans are pathetic. If they repeal and replace it with the same thing we should still call it Obamacare.
uponit7771
(91,151 posts)babylonsister
(171,422 posts)so I hope no one does anything to give him credit, AGAIN, for something he never did.
gwheezie
(3,580 posts)A voucher for "my pillow" that cures everything
MurrayDelph
(5,393 posts)"Repeal and Screw You, Americans!"
FiveGoodMen
(20,018 posts)Historic NY
(37,717 posts)follow their tactics.
47of74
(18,470 posts)Hell even in the name of Satan and the FSM too.
ailsagirl
(23,383 posts)Skittles
(157,038 posts)for once, make these fucking assholes OWN THEIR GARBAGE
sheshe2
(86,096 posts)I love you for having all our backs Mr. President, even when many did not have yours. You a true leader and I have been blessed having you as my President.
Crash2Parties
(6,017 posts)Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin
(112,817 posts)#MakeAmericaSickAgain
YOHABLO
(7,358 posts)That means if you've save up $150,000 or so you can now have that heart surgery to save your life. Get it?
harun
(11,351 posts)Elections have consequences, both ways.
zentrum
(9,866 posts)......can't help themselves. They will always appease.
Will be so happy to eat my hat if it turns out to not be so in this case.