The House of Representatives enjoyed success weeks ago, depending on how one defines success. Unquestionably, the passage of TrumpCare was a great political success that was not easily achieved. I can’t fathom the intensity of threats and pressure that was utilized to convert a few ‘no votes’ into TrumpCare supporters. The president and his team desperately needed a win after so many setbacks domestically and internationally. And, this is a clear win, at least in the short term. We will see if this vote becomes one that GOP House members can run on or will try to run from in 2018. Indeed, the GOP high-fiving and Rose Garden ceremony seemed premature considering that they have ascended only about 20% of their upward trek on an icy mountain as they hope to slog to the summit. They may never get there. The Senate, who have been quietly working on their own reform bill, are unlikely to endorse the House bill which contains antagonistic policies toward Medicaid expansion and pr
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