This isn't over by a long shot. I have been getting emails from MoveOn, Dem. Committee, Indivisible, Change.Org, etc and they know we must remain "vigilant" and hold them all accountable since they will probably try to repeal again. We know that the GOP doesn't ever give up on their evil, self serving agendas. They don't fool anyone.

Resist! Peace.

no votes who did not vote no because McCain gave them cover.

Southern and rural areas have really gotten a lot out of Medicaid expansion. Republican governors in those states are not likely to give up on it easily as it has eased some budget woes.

The R senator from Pa is a yes vote for whatever fuck wittery team R comes up with 100 out of 100 times.

He dodged a bullet last time.

And of course you can change your vote at the end.

this will bring us closer to the 2018 elections. As we get near, nothing will get done as all senators that are up for elections are going to be maneuvering to keep their seats. If it could not be passed now, it will be even worse then.

McCain is returning home to AZ to begin radiation and chemotherapy treatment Monday.

They will not compromise, and this all by itself dooms them to failure.

They do this over and over, with the same results.

They don't know how to govern.

Yesterday was humiliating enough. Rs need to get as much calendar distance between the healthcare defeat and the midterms as possible. Healthcare has become the bad penny that Rs don't need to see again, ever.

That was a big part of the rush. Every time Congress heads home Republicans lose votes for Obamacare repeal. They can't try another move now for months - McCain isn't giving up yet. That gives a lot of time for opposition to Republican plans to build. That is what they tried to avoid.

so, why would he appoint somebody who did?

The other contenders are far right, conspiracy theory kooks. Google Kelli Ward.

McCain will be starting treatment.

September is already lined up with hard votes!

Past due debt limit increase - they'll need Democrats.

2017-18 budget. They'll need Democrats.

Tax reform and any kind of infrastructure programs? They'll need Democrats.

And this Congress is facing primaries and elections over the same period of time.

I believe some bipartisan tweaks to ACA is all they can do.

He knows full well they would be a disaster for his constituency. He's a horrible person and a terrible Governor. But he's not stupid.

Because I can't think of anyone in the Arizona GOP who would vote against it.