Republicans swept to victory in November based on a series of promises, including one to reform the health care system.  But even though the GOP controls the Senate, House, and White House, lawmakers in Washington today failed to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act with a new bill.  In fact, they didn't even take a vote.  Democrats were vehemently opposed to the Trumpcare plan, but the GOP-sponsored bill didn't have enough votes to pass because of opposition from more conservative Republicans.  House Speaker Paul Ryan called the collapse of the legislation "a setback, no two ways about it."  During a short news conference at the White House, President Trump expressed disappointment with the outcome but placed the blame on Democrats who refused to support his ideas.  He predicted Obamacare would "explode" this year and eventually a "better bill" will be created to replace it.  What do you say?  What's your reaction to Republicans failing to replace the ACA even though they control the federal government?  Are you pleased or disappointed in today's outcome?  Does the 'no vote' tell you anything about President Trump's leadership?  Do you think a better bill will eventually emerge or is Washington too divided? 

 

John Schiumo's Thoughts  

Ah, Washington.  You never cease to surprise. 

 

Your Thoughts 

I'm glad that Trump's Healthcare Bill did not pass it has way too many holes in it to even come close to being better than Obamacare it baffles me that president Trump would say there's things about this bill that I did not fully like but yet he was willing to let it pass I'm glad it also didn't go through because maybe Trump would now realize America is a democracy not a dictatorship to say the Republicans better pass this bill or else isn't the way this country works and I'm hoping he now realize that my way or the highway does not work in a democracy.  

Miguel from Staten island.

 

The Republican plan would be one big death panel program for older adults and all Americans. It imploded. The fear is the extreme conservative part of the Republican Congress will want more draconian cuts to health care coverage. But it's good to savor the victory today!

Bobbie, Sheepshead Bay

 

Have all the House representatives And Senators And government employees Have to get Obamacare TrumpCare Try it first Before you vote on it!  Let's see how you feel about remiums, Copays And Deductibles!

Christina, Upper Eastside

 

I'm glad it turned out the way it did. They tried to rush this bill through. There is a tremendous amount of hypocrisy attached to the GOP.  They complained about Democrats having rushed Obamacare through but their time framework was so much quicker.  Trump wanted to do this just to do this.  I'm glad he and Ryan  were put in their place. Perhaps next time they want something to pass they will do it with a little more input from the people it affects with a little less ego and a lot more finesse.  Not like bulls in a China shop.

Damien from Chelsea.

 

TODAY'S TRUMP CARE BILL FAILURE WAS ONE OF MANY SIREN CALLS AIMED AT (310)MILLION AMERICANS INCLUDING MILLIONS OF DEPENDENT AND DISABLED CHILDREN. ONE DAY IN THE NEAR FUTURE, AMERICANS WHO HAVE BEEN SUBJECTED TO WEAPONS OF MASS DISTRACTION WILL COME TO REALIZE WHAT THE REST OF THE REMAINING WESTERN CIVILIZATION S HAVE REALIZED. THAT IS SINGLE PAYER /FEE FOR SERVICE WITHOUT A MIDDLE MAN IS THE LEAST EXPENSIVE AND LEAST BUREAUCRATIC WAY TO DELIVER "HEALTHCARE" FOR THEIR POPULATION. MOST OF FIRST WORLD NATIONS HAVE FIGURED OUT THAT TURNING HEALTHCARE DELIVERY INTO A MULTIMILLION DOLLAR HUSTLE EVENTUALLY FAILED.  

AUSAR--UPPER EASTSIDE MANHATTAN.

 

It's not President Trump's fault hos plan didn't go through.. I blame the idiot democrats, it'll be time to drain the swamp in November, some do nothing Democrats have to be voted out of office... When Obamacare implodes, I know a better bill will be created by the Republicans and President Trump. He knows the American people need to have a better healthcare system, only the people that are here "LEGALLY ' should have it!!! Anyone that's here "ILLEGALLY" shouldn't  be getting anything that's meant for the American people. President Trump is doing a great job leading this country to greatness, 2020 I will vote for him again...

Herman, Upper West Side  

 

ON #OBAMACARE, WHAT ABOUT MIDDLE-CLASS PAYING TOO HIGH PREMIUMS & DEDUCTIONS

Jack

 

The affordable care act was enacted in 2010 and those who have complained about it have had 7 years to come up with something better and couldn't even bring their plan up for vote.

Jack S.

 

Stripping away essential benefits to create cheap insurance policies is like selling someone a car and then saying "Do you want extras like wheels with that car or perhaps a windshield? "  

Jerry S., Manhattan  

 

THE RUSHING OF THIS VOTE TRYING TO SQUEEZE THIS DRACONIAN BILL SHOWS THAT THE FREEDOM CACUS, TRUMP AND THE REST OF THE REPUBLICAN PARTY HAVE NO INTEREST IN SEEING THE AMERICAN PEOPLE GET ANYTHING UNLESS THEY ARE BORN INTO WEALTH OR THE CEO'S OF CORPORATIONS.  THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY HAS TO RID ITSELF OF THE CLINTONS, THE KENNEDY'S NANCY POLOSI BEFORE THERE CAN BE A NEW DEMOCRATIC PARTY THAT HAS SOME SPINE IN ITS BACK AND DEMAND SINGLE PAYER SOLUTION. THE WHOLE POINT OF INSURANCE IS A NUMERICAL SOLUTION SO EVERYONE GETS COVERED THERE IS  NO OTHER FORMULA THAT WORKS. IT IS NOT A FREE MARKET EQUATION ITS A CONSUMER BASED EQUATION FOR SITUATIONS THAT JUST IMPOSSIBLE TO MAKE MONEY WITH BUT ARE NEEDED FOR THE WHOLE OF SOCIETY. HEALTH CARE IS NOT FOR MAKING MONEY ITS NEEDE LIKE AIR TO BREATH WICH THE REPUBLICANS DONT SEEM TO THINK IS NECESSARY EITHER.  THE FREEDOM CACUS AFTER THIS VOTE MAKES DONALD TRUMP A LAME DUCK PRESIDENT AFTER A 100 DAYS OR SO. HE WILL NOT BE ABLE TO PASS ONE MAJOR BILL AS PRESIDENT.  

KENNY, JACKSON HEIGHTS  

 

Jimmy Carter was not a "Professional Politician" ... however, I think that Jimmy Carter would be a much better President because he was more of a human being who actually cared for other people.  I am happy that "Trump Care" failed because I am paying more for my life insurance because my monthly insurance premiums doubled.

Kevin, Clifton, Staten Island  

 

I'm absolutely JUBILANT that the ACA will remain in place.  As faulty as it is, it has given coverage to millions more Americans and it is a huge step forward.  Now let's keep going to get universal single payer health care  for ALL Americans just like every other democratic nation on this planet.  Yes we can!!!

Melissa, Kew Gardens  

 

The republican bill was a cruel evil mean spirited nasty bill based upon ideology not human need.  I'm glad it failed but don't be fooled, the administration will try to sabotage it piece by piece by defunding whatever it can,  scrapping everything they can get away with.  The republicans want obamacare to self destruct for political capital, the people who need it be damned.   The fight ain't over, not by a longshot.  

Meryl from Manhattan  

 

Let's not forget that Trump is a very inexperienced president who loves to talk, repealing Obama care was a part of his sales pitch to get in office. I am extremly greatful that Obama care is here to stay and the poor get to keep there health insurance.

Sabine in harlem  

 

I am not surprised at this defeat. The Republicans are to blame because they had time to rewrite Obamacare before the next election that all Republicans would accept. The RINOs and Establishment Republicans thought that Trump would not be elected President. They basically liked things they way they were.  I lost my coverage because of Obamacare, and I cannot keep my doctor. Also, I had to pay for child insurance, and I DO NOT HAVE KIDS!  Are the mandate and penalties still in effect?

Sal #2, Flushing, NY  

 

A LITTLE SURPRISED BUT NOT DISAPPOINTED. THIS IS A PRIME EXAMPLE TO TRUMP THAT AMERICA IS NOT A BUSINESS,IT'S A COUNTRY RUN BY THE PEOPLE.  

TIM FROM HARLEM  

 

The fact that 24 Million Americans would have lost their coverage, seniors would have an increase in their premiums, among other things.  This was a plan that lacked "compassion".  It should not be repealed, it should be "FIXED".  It was all about giving the Wealthy their BIG TAX BREAK.  

Theresa, Upper West Side  

 

Speaking as someone who has come to rely on the ACA for his medical care -- and it has been fine care, and affordable, too -- I'm relieved at the results today. I've been critical about some aspects of the ACA, and its bumpy roll-out was an almost criminally irresponsible debut, but since settling in over the last three years, it's come to work well for me.  I'm not not entirely surprised by the result today, however.  Contrary to Mr. Trump's assertions, the White House and Congressional Republicans have only themselves to blame.  For starters, given his bashing of Democrats for the last 18 months (since his "conversion") concerning every aspect of the ACA, and his conduct and statements since assuming office, how could Mr. Trump reasonably expect the Democrats to support, much less embrace his ideas? Perhaps he thinks that the political world runs like the real estate world that he came out of, and that people can switch alliances at the drop of a hat and forget past history because of a deal waved in front of them, but he has now discovered that the political world and, especially, Washington, does not run that way, even with the ranks of his seeming allies in Congress.  And he now realizes that health care "is complicated" ("who knew?" he has said, in public).  The Republicans have, indeed, painted themselves into a corner or, more accurately, two corners. House members from many districts outside of the northeast are in districts that are gerrymandered so severely, in terms of favoring their candidacies, and are so filled with hardcore, partisan voters, that the least hint of a willingness to compromise or to give a hearing to an alternate point-of-view, even if those members were to entertain such notions, is regarded a potential treason and can bring on a primary challenge; that's the so-called Freedom Caucus, whose members have no impetus to agree to anything short of everything they demand. And then you have those 18 or so relative moderates, mostly from states like New Jersey and Pennsylvania, representing districts that are not nearly so weighted to the Republican side, who cannot support bills such as the one proposed because A) it would mean their almost certain defeat in 2018, and B) it would genuinely harm large swathes of their constituents. And the behavior of their leadership has made it impossible for Democrats to even consider working with them in any way. And then you have the Senate, which has a bare Republican majority, the balance of which is made up on members from swing states who could easily lose their jobs in the next two election cycles Most of them don't feel it is worth it for a bill like this, and if they're not going to support it, then why would House members stick their necks out to vote for it and send it to oblivion in the Senate?  In the midst of all of this, I have to say that President Obama now seems like a master tactician, even out of office and officially retired. He might not be much at poker, but he sure looks like he would be a formidable chess player. And I'm not even sure that Mr. Trump knows how to play chess.

Bruce, Upper West Side, Manhattan