Voter anger turned Republicans against the Affordable Care Act, but amid the promises of repeal, the party never offered a viable alternative.
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The Republican Women Behind the Vote
Senator John McCain shocked his party when he turned his thumb down and voted “no” to repeal the Affordable Care Act. But it was two staunch female Republican senators — Lisa Murkowski of Alaska and Susan Collins of Maine — who fought the Senate repeal from the start.
News Analysis: On Health, Republicans Find They Cannot Beat Something With Nothing
Republicans promised they would replace the Affordable Care Act with something better, cheaper and just as generous. They forgot to figure out what.
McCain’s Vote Provides Dramatic Moment in 7-Year Battle Over Obamacare
He kept his intention quiet until the end, when he joined Democrats and two Republican senators to defeat the measure.
Senate Rejects Slimmed-Down Obamacare Repeal as McCain Votes No
The party’s senators trimmed their vision of a bill to repeal the Affordable Care Act, but three Republicans turned on the bill in the dead of night.
Health Care Briefing: Health Care Debate: Obamacare Repeal Fails as McCain Casts Decisive No Vote
The nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office said that the “skinny repeal” bill would leave an estimated 15 million more Americans uninsured next year.
Republican congressman says Senate opponents of Trumpcare should be beaten
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During an MSNBC interview on Wednesday, Rep. Buddy Carter (R-GA) was asked about President Trump’s Twitter attack on Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-AK).
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Public Health: ‘Skinny’ Obamacare Repeal Would Clash With Republicans’ Health Care Promises
The new option being considered by Senate leaders could plausibly be described as Obamacare repeal. But it would disrupt markets and raise premiums.
What to Watch for in the G.O.P.’s Health Care Showdown
On Tuesday, Republicans will make another attempt to try to repeal and possibly replace the Affordable Care Act. But will they have the votes this time?