This is one of the best articles I have read to date breaking down the Big Ugly Bill and past Republican positions. That said, I can’t give the GOP a pass because the bill changed, to some extent, every minute up to its passage by the Senate. It was very clear from the start in the House that Medicaid would be decimated by an $800 Billion cut and that tax cuts would benefit the wealthiest top 5-10% of households the most. Apart from Tom Tillis, Republicans ignored this and cowered at the prospect of being “primaried” by Donald. Obviously there is so much more in this bill that is abhorrent, but Republicans were NOT fooled by last minute changes. And, might I add, that Murkowski’s attempt to justify her vote by saying she was looking out for her constituents made me sick to my stomach. She could have stood up to Trump and helped ALL American citizens but she shirked her responsibility to the country and took a bribe instead. Her 15 second stare down of the reporter when asked why was telling. She knew she had turned her back on the country and lost her nerve with no legitimate answer.
This is one of the best articles I have read to date breaking down the Big Ugly Bill and past Republican positions. That said, I can’t give the GOP a pass because the bill changed, to some extent, every minute up to its passage by the Senate. It was very clear from the start in the House that Medicaid would be decimated by an $800 Billion cut and that tax cuts would benefit the wealthiest top 5-10% of households the most. Apart from Tom Tillis, Republicans ignored this and cowered at the prospect of being “primaried” by Donald. Obviously there is so much more in this bill that is abhorrent, but Republicans were NOT fooled by last minute changes. And, might I add, that Murkowski’s attempt to justify her vote by saying she was looking out for her constituents made me sick to my stomach. She could have stood up to Trump and helped ALL American citizens but she shirked her responsibility to the country and took a bribe instead. Her 15 second stare down of the reporter when asked why was telling. She knew she had turned her back on the country and lost her nerve with no legitimate answer.