Republicans grumble about secret AHCA meetings shut-out - But do nothing about it

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There are a lot of Republican senators who need to either put up or shut up about now over Trumpcare. They're happy to complain about being shut out of the process but so far not one—not even Mavericky John McCain—has said that they won't support this bill until a regular process is followed.

“I’ve said from Day 1, and I’ll say it again,” said Senator Bob Corker, Republican of Tennessee. “The process is better if you do it in public, and that people get buy-in along the way and understand what’s going on. Obviously, that’s not the route that is being taken.” […]

Senator Ron Johnson, Republican of Wisconsin, offered a hint of the same frustration felt by Democrats seeking more information about the bill.

“I come from a manufacturing background,” Mr. Johnson said. “I’ve solved a lot of problems. It starts with information. Seems like around here, the last step is getting information, which doesn’t seem to be necessarily the most effective process.” […]

Asked this week about the Senate bill, [Sen. Rand] Paul replied, “Have you seen it?” […]

Asked his level of comfort with the process, Senator John McCain, Republican of Arizona, cut off a reporter before he could finish his sentence: “None,” he said.