Senate Democrats plan offensive to try to save Obamacare

[mcar]

http://www.politico.com/story/2017/06/13/senate-democrats-save-obamacare-239493

...With limited tools at their disposal, their plan is to hammer Senate Republicans for their secrecy, spotlight elements that would throw millions of people off their health coverage and fuel enough public outcry to make Republicans eyeing re-election fights very nervous.

The reality is that Democrats can’t really stop the Republicans who are using Senate budget rules that let them pass repeal legislation with only 50 votes and no chance to filibuster...

And when and if the bill comes to the Senate floor, Democrats will use every tool at their disposal to try to slow it down, from challenging the parliamentarian’s decisions on the arcane rules, to forcing a high-profile and lengthy series of amendment votes to shine light on the legislation...

"We should mount a pretty epic stand if they get this bill to the floor,” said Sen. Chris Murphy of Connecticut, who has been a leading Democratic voice on defending the Affordable Care Act. “They’re hoping that the Russia scandal drowns out the fact they’re ready to steal health care from 23 million Americans to give a tax cut to their wealthy friends. We’ve got to make sure when this bill comes to the floor that the entire country is focused on what Republicans are doing.”

[Me.]

1. What Are They Waiting For

Start now, even before/if it comes to the floor

[mcar]

2. A. They are out there fighting in the media, etc

B. How can they do these procedural things until there is a bill brought to the floor?

[Me.]

3. I See A Lot A Media

And have not yet seen a lot of push back or talk about the bill.... and while they can't do procedural things, yet, they can prime the pump.