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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsOn Obamacare: "Taken together, the news for the right is, well, pretty horrible."
Dont call it a comeback
By Steve Benen
Congressional Republicans havent been shy about their 2014 plans. The entire election-year strategy comes down to obsessive opposition to the Affordable Care Act the party assumes the law is unpopular, unworkable, and an electoral albatross for Democrats nationwide. Republicans dont need to govern, the argument goes, they just need to wait for Obamacare to implode.
If party strategists worked on a Plan B, it might be time to dust off the file. As Greg Sargent noted this morning, There are increasing signs that the GOPs total war opposition to Obamacare is becoming tougher to sustain.
Consider, for example, the latest enrollment news.
Note, this doesnt include the more than 6 million Americans whove been able to enroll in Medicaid since the start of the open-enrollment period. Whats more, keep in mind that the enrollment totals are expected to continue to grow uninsured consumers who dont choose a plan by the end of March risk facing a fine, so we may yet see another upsurge.
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Taken together, the news for the right is, well, pretty horrible. Enrollment totals are growing steadily; Medicaid is expanding access to millions; the rate of uninsured is dropping; consumers who thought theyd hate the ACA now see the law as a godsend; healthcare.gov is stable and passing its security tests with flying colors; the insurance industry is cautiously optimistic; and the list of Republican governors who claim to hate Obamacare but continue to embrace Medicaid expansion continues to grow.
Heck, Mitch McConnell has even been reduced to running ads touting his efforts to bring health care to people in need.
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http://www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddow-show/dont-call-it-comeback
By Steve Benen
Congressional Republicans havent been shy about their 2014 plans. The entire election-year strategy comes down to obsessive opposition to the Affordable Care Act the party assumes the law is unpopular, unworkable, and an electoral albatross for Democrats nationwide. Republicans dont need to govern, the argument goes, they just need to wait for Obamacare to implode.
If party strategists worked on a Plan B, it might be time to dust off the file. As Greg Sargent noted this morning, There are increasing signs that the GOPs total war opposition to Obamacare is becoming tougher to sustain.
Consider, for example, the latest enrollment news.
The most recent data indicates that approximately 3.0 million people have now enrolled in a private health insurance plan through the Federal and State-based Marketplaces since October 1.
With millions transitioning to new coverage already, we continue to see strong interest nationwide from consumers who want access to quality, affordable coverage. As our outreach efforts kick into even higher gear, we anticipate these numbers will continue to grow, particularly as we reach even more uninsured young adults so that they know that new options and new ways to help eligible individuals pay for their premium are now available, thanks to the Affordable Care Act.
Note, this doesnt include the more than 6 million Americans whove been able to enroll in Medicaid since the start of the open-enrollment period. Whats more, keep in mind that the enrollment totals are expected to continue to grow uninsured consumers who dont choose a plan by the end of March risk facing a fine, so we may yet see another upsurge.
<...>
Taken together, the news for the right is, well, pretty horrible. Enrollment totals are growing steadily; Medicaid is expanding access to millions; the rate of uninsured is dropping; consumers who thought theyd hate the ACA now see the law as a godsend; healthcare.gov is stable and passing its security tests with flying colors; the insurance industry is cautiously optimistic; and the list of Republican governors who claim to hate Obamacare but continue to embrace Medicaid expansion continues to grow.
Heck, Mitch McConnell has even been reduced to running ads touting his efforts to bring health care to people in need.
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http://www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddow-show/dont-call-it-comeback
60% Of KY GOPers Buck McConnell, Support Medicaid Expansion
http://talkingpointsmemo.com/livewire/poll-kentucky-obamacare-medicaid-expansion
Medicaid Expansion Has Already Cut The Number Of Uninsured West Virginians By A Third
http://www.democraticunderground.com/10024366112
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On Obamacare: "Taken together, the news for the right is, well, pretty horrible." (Original Post)
ProSense
Jan 2014
OP
The news for the right is always pretty horrible until it gets reported. Then it's all roses.
Scuba
Jan 2014
#1
Yeah! The ReThugs are not only losing an election campain issue but they are
Auntie Bush
Jan 2014
#7
Scuba
(53,475 posts)1. The news for the right is always pretty horrible until it gets reported. Then it's all roses.
Nice when you own the media.
ProSense
(116,464 posts)2. Kick for
Mitch!
sheshe2
(83,791 posts)3. The news keeps getting better and better!
Utahs Republican governor, Gary Herbert, announced yesterday that hes finally prepared to accept Medicaid expansion. There are some ambiguities to the position the governor doesnt want to reject the funds, but some details need to be worked out as to how the policy will advance in Utah but the state will expand Medicaid and cover more of the uninsured. Herberts decision will reportedly help bring coverage to 111,000 low-income adults in the state.
The announcement also helps ensure that most American states will now participate in Medicaid expansion, in one form or another. The number may yet soon grow, with Republicans policymakers in Michigan and Iowa giving the policy another look in recent weeks.
The announcement also helps ensure that most American states will now participate in Medicaid expansion, in one form or another. The number may yet soon grow, with Republicans policymakers in Michigan and Iowa giving the policy another look in recent weeks.
Keep spreading the news, ProSense!
mcar
(42,334 posts)4. Excellent news!
Walk away
(9,494 posts)5. This is the first step to single payer.
I hope we can just keep going forward and save lives.
Auntie Bush
(17,528 posts)7. Yeah! The ReThugs are not only losing an election campain issue but they are
also losing their most hopeful presidential candidate. So happy for them!
Cha
(297,317 posts)8. Maybe that's why they're switching to
getting on the NSA-Gravy Train? Ya think.
McConnell should be pretzel personified by now. he's giving his supporters whiplash. snidely whiplash.
thanks PS
"McConnell should be pretzel personified by now. he's giving his supporters whiplash. snidely whiplash. "
...and this, from the OP, is hilarious:
Heck, Mitch McConnell has even been reduced to running ads touting his efforts to bring health care to people in need.
Cha
(297,317 posts)10. It's a challenge dealing with
sociopathic liars.