If the Supreme Court guts Obamacare this term, Republicans have nothing to replace it.
This is hardly shocking as the GOP did nothing about America’s escalating health care crisis during their 30 years in power that began with Reagan’s election in 1980. And GOP electeds are loathe to admit they don’t have a plan to replace Obamacare, out of fear of constituent backlash. But that’s what GOP insiders and congressional aides are quietly saying on condition of anonymity.
“So this idea — we’re ready to go? Actually no, we’re not.”
“What I worry about is — the goal is to not let our guys look like they’re going crazy and letting the world spin into chaos.”
“Show me the constituent in a town hall meeting who you can tell it’s OK for them to lose their health insurance.”
Thomas Miller, a health policy expert at the American Enterprise Institute, said Republicans are unlikely to have a “fully formed” plan before the ruling.
Republicans also aren’t ready to call on their states to set up exchanges …
… crickets chirping.
Picture: Artist’s rendering of GOP health care plan.