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[Jarmel]

I didn't see this before. Hooooooly shit

Just sliding into the abyss.

 

[balladofwindfishes]

Who decides whether or not it qualifies for reconciliation?

It has to qualify via the Byrd Rule

 

[CarpeDeezNutz]

No official time set right now. The whips have a hell of a day ahead of them. I imagine it will not be voted on until the evening.

Thanks.

That optional list Christ.

 

[SillyEskimo]

Thanks.

That optional list Christ.

Yeeeeah.

We live in a world where the already terrible bill was looked upon by those in power who then said "I can't vote for this because it's still not shitty enough".

 

[DrForester]

I will be absolutely shocked if this doesn't pass. Republicans will cave.

 

[Guevara]

I will be absolutely shocked if this doesn't pass. Republicans will cave.

Same.

I still feel like this is theater to help certain GOP members in future elections.

"I didn't like the bill so I fought hard to improve it!" etc.

 

[jmdajr]

So you pass the bill gutting all the good things, and promise to add them back later, but never do so.

Then blame it on Democrats.

 

[RPGCrazied]

Midterms people. That is all I really have to say.

 

[Kevinroc]

Midterms people. That is all I really have to say.

Uninsuring millions of Americans are up against tax cuts for the ultra wealthy. For the GOP, the answer to that is clear.

 

[Duxxy3]

I will be absolutely shocked if this doesn't pass. Republicans will cave.

2018 elections are gonna be a blast if that happens. I almost hope they do pass it. Just so the house and senate can be wiped clean of their filth.

 

[djplaeskool]

I pay Aetna $40 per paycheck but boy howdy I better not get sick or injured.

 

[BobTheFork]

Midterms people. That is all I really have to say.

...will be even more disappointing than the previous election? Yes I agree

 

[bangbang i'm a timpani]

house GOP meeting this AM just got delayed

 

[Guevara]

Midterms people. That is all I really have to say.

Unless Trump is being actively impeached, the 2018 midterms are going to be pretty bad.

 

[witness]

So if that list is true then this is just now another deregulation bill and tax cut for the rich? Guess they'll need that tax cut as insurance is completely pointless at that point.

 

[NeoBob688]

Can someone explain how this could pass without a 60 vote fillibister proof majority in the senate?

 

[Carn82]

-wrong topic-

 

[bangbang i'm a timpani]

Can someone explain how this could pass without a 60 vote fillibister proof majority in the senate?

its budget reconciliation, so they can pass it through with 50 votes + pence as long as it is budget neutral

 

[balladofwindfishes]

...will be even more disappointing than the previous election? Yes I agree

Unless Trump is being actively impeached, the 2018 midterms are going to be pretty bad.

If this bill comes to pass, the 2018 midterms will be a slaughter for the GOP. They're already going into them as a disadvantage, being the president's party. With AARP (the country's largest lobby, and the lobby of the primary voters in midterms) very much against this, the losses to the GOP will be brutal.

 

[RPGCrazied]

-wrong topic-

"I'm the President and you are not"

Wow. I'm like your an fascist asshole, I am not.

 

[aHebrewMenagerie]

If this bill comes to pass, the 2018 midterms will be a slaughter for the GOP. They're already going into them as a disadvantage, being the president's party. With AARP (the country's largest lobby, and the lobby of the primary voters in midterms) very much against this, the losses to the GOP will be brutal.

Except dems don't turn out to vote in midterms

 

[Ithil]

Except dems don't turn out to vote in midterms

Go see 2006.

 

[fredrancour]

Except dems don't turn out to vote in midterms

dems took congress in 06. an unhappy opposition party does turn out in the midterms

 

[Plinko]

its budget reconciliation, so they can pass it through with 50 votes + pence as long as it is budget neutral

If I read correctly, the AHCA is not even close to this.

 

[Robdraggoo]

Just got up. Whats it looking like?

 

[Anoregon]

Just got up. Whats it looking like?

bad

 

[Cesare Borgia]

@AlexNBCNews

ANOTHER MODERATE NO on House GOP healthcare bill --> Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler (brings NBC News count to 30)

https://twitter.com/AlexNBCNews/status/844910760685920256

Sounds like moderates are breaking after Trump's idiotic concessions to the far right. Rewriting the bill at midnight and not giving members time to parse it might as well be a sign that leadership is killing it.

 

[Schucky Ducky]

bad

Bad as in bad for everyone because it looks like it will pass? Or bad as in bad for Republicans because it won't?

 

[dynamitejim]

You can listen to the Floor debate here:

http://clerk.house.gov/floorsummary/floor.aspx

 

[Bishman]

Just got up. Whats it looking like?

Alex Moe
@AlexNBCNews

ANOTHER MODERATE NO on House GOP healthcare bill --> Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler (brings NBC News count to 30)

 

[balladofwindfishes]

Except dems don't turn out to vote in midterms

The president's party never shows up for midterms. This isn't exclusive to the Democrats. There were, in fact, politics before 2008

 

[BobTheFork]

If this bill comes to pass, the 2018 midterms will be a slaughter for the GOP. They're already going into them as a disadvantage, being the president's party. With AARP (the country's largest lobby, and the lobby of the primary voters in midterms) very much against this, the losses to the GOP will be brutal.

Sounds like more 'the GOP are going to be finished soon, I promise'

They never take the loses we predict, ever.

These people won't vote against the GOP. Maybe we can hope they don't vote or vote Tea Party, but the people who put these turds in power are not going to vote democrat.

 

[Violater]

Enough are all going to fall in line and kiss the ring, just watch.
The rest will be made an example of.

 

[KoopaTheCasual]

https://twitter.com/AlexNBCNews/status/844910760685920256

Sounds like moderates are breaking after Trump's idiotic concessions to the far right. Rewriting the bill at midnight and not giving members time to parse it might as well be a sign that leadership is killing it.

Wait, already 30 "No"s without the Freedom Caucus? Don't they only need 23 "no"s to kill it?

Shit is dead.

Spoiler

please don't fold and fall in line last minute

Bad as in bad for everyone because it looks like it will pass? Or bad as in bad for Republicans because it won't?

Bad as in, it's still up in the air, due to Republican's knack of falling in line, when the chips are down.

 

[Aselith]

Alex Moe
@AlexNBCNews

Everyone that votes no is an American hero

 

[BoogieWoogie]

I would imagine the AARP and the Koch bros statement has folks SPOOKED.

 

[Rebel Leader]

Fuckers

 

[Robdraggoo]

Alex Moe
@AlexNBCNews

Come on republicans. Do the right thing for once in your life.

 

[Steejee]

Come on republicans. Do the right thing for once in your life.

Seems to be a lot of 'Right thing for wrong reasons' going on, but I'll take that over 'Wrong thing for wrong reasons'.

 

[Anoregon]

Bad as in bad for everyone because it looks like it will pass? Or bad as in bad for Republicans because it won't?

I was thinking the former, due to the removal of the essential coverage stuff in order to satisfy the freedom caucus, but it looks like that might just be causing new issues in trying to get this passed (and especially through the senate.)

 

[Extollere]

Enough are all going to fall in line and kiss the ring, just watch.
The rest will be made an example of.

We'll see I guess. When will we know the final vote count? Later today?

 

[Anoregon]

Could you imagine what would happen if half the people who voted for Trump were told that their insurance no longer covers their prescription Dilaudid?

They'd illegally purchase oxys like the rest of middle america?

 

[Beartruck]

I didn't see this before. Hooooooly shit

Isn't that literally everything? What the fucks the point of health insurance then if it doesn't cover medication or hospitalization? Just, whaaaaaa?

 

[KoopaTheCasual]

We'll see I guess. When will we know the final vote count? Later today?

That's the most infuriating part. There's no set time for the vote. Its just "whenever we feel ready" today.

 

[BronsonLee]

That's the most infuriating part. There's no set time for the vote. Its just "whenever we feel ready" today.

The longer it takes should give you an indicator

Early: We have it
Afternoon: It took us a while
Night: We don't have it

 

[Cesare Borgia]

@elianayjohnson 2h2 hours ago

GOP rep texts that leadership just canceled a 9am conference meeting and says that "tells me it's panic time."

https://twitter.com/elianayjohnson/status/844892819085021186

GG

 

[Aselith]

Isn't that literally everything? What the fucks the point of health insurance then if it doesn't cover medication or hospitalization? Just, whaaaaaa?

Thank you for your patronagetism.

 

[BoogieWoogie]

https://twitter.com/elianayjohnson/status/844892819085021186

GG

LOL Please fail.

 

[Macam]

Just got up. Whats it looking like?

They canned the 9am meeting w/leadership and are hitting the internal panic button.

Call your reps, especially if they're Republicans.

US Capitol Switchboard
(202) 224-3121

 

[LegendofJoe]

Isn't that literally everything? What the fucks the point of health insurance then if it doesn't cover medication or hospitalization? Just, whaaaaaa?

Not to mention the fact that it will just increase prices for actually humane coverage plans. Idiots willing to risk bankruptcy will do well though.