Quote:That's true of the Pub DC establishment. If you look at the state and local Pub party it's very "purpose"ful. No surprise that a DC paper would view the party through DC goggles.


 

Ryan had a chance to put forth a clean repeal bill, but didn't. He betrayed the trust of the voters. But he has been doing that since he became Speaker, and Boehner before him. There's a reason that Trump won out over a slew of experienced politicians.

 

Ryan's "voters" are the Republican members of the House. And I think he has a much better idea as to their (the majority) wishes than you do.

 

Yeah, he could bow to the Tea Party (Freedom Caucus), which is about 25% of the Party. Then no legislation would get passed. That's what the Democrats are counting on.

 

This is what happens when your candidate wins with slogans rather than ideas. And if Donald thought health care was complicated just wait until he begins to tackles the tax code.

 

The Republicans have to decide if they want to pass legislation or just continue to placate the yahoos with slogans and bluster.

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