It’s easy to assume in the moment that moments from pop culture will bear more resonance in national politics than is warranted. But if a moment were to affect the political conversation, this seems like a good candidate:
Kimmel, crying, blasts plan to repeal ACA protections. “No parent should ever have to decide if they can afford to save their child’s life.” pic.twitter.com/w5QZj2apQY
— Dan Diamond (@ddiamond) May 2, 2017
… Here’s the GOP’s explanation of how their legislation, the American Health Care Act, will improve health care.What we’re proposing will decrease premiums and expand and enhance health care options so Americans can find a plan that’s right for them.
We also make sure Americans can save and spend their health care dollars the way they want and need — not the way Washington prescribes.
… Taken by itself, “take control away from Washington” is a tough sell against “my kid would die if I can’t afford this.”
The wan outreach to the public at large hasn’t spurred broad support for the bill; a Quinnipiac University poll found that only 17 percent of Americans backed the proposal — and that was before preexisting conditions were put at risk. CONT.
Philip Bump, Washington Post