Podcast explores Biden's success in securing ceasefire in Gaza and Congress's attempt to pass aid package. Nikki Haley and Ron DeSantis battle with super PAC money in Iowa and New Hampshire. Trump vows to repeal Obamacare. George Santos faces possible expulsion from Congress.
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Repealing Obamacare could result in millions of Americans losing their health insurance and eliminate coverage protection for individuals with pre-existing conditions.
Republican candidates attacking each other in the 2024 primary race is seen as counterproductive and reminiscent of the mistakes made in the 2016 primary race.
The ongoing ethics investigation into Republican Congressman George Santos raises concerns about his potential expulsion and the negative consequences of keeping him in Congress.
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Trump hints at repealing Obamacare
Trump recently posted on Truth Social about looking into alternatives for Obamacare and called on Republicans to never give up on their fight to terminate it. Biden responded by highlighting the danger of such a move, emphasizing that it could lead to millions of Americans losing their health insurance. While Trump has promised an alternative to Obamacare for years, his previous attempts in 2017 failed, and public support for the Affordable Care Act remains high at around 57 to 62 percent favorability.
Trump's potential plan and its impact
If Trump were to win the presidency and Republicans regain control of the House and Senate, there is a likelihood that they would try to repeal the Affordable Care Act. Such a move, if successful, would result in an estimated 20 million people losing their health insurance gained through the ACA, the elimination of coverage protection for individuals with pre-existing conditions, an end to coverage for young people on their parents' plans until age 26, increased costs for seniors' prescription drugs, and the return of lifetime limits on healthcare coverage.
The possibility of Obamacare repeal
While the likelihood of repealing Obamacare depends on various factors, including the outcome of future elections and the motivation of key Republican players, the desire to dismantle the ACA has persisted among some Republicans. The support of individuals like Speaker Mike Johnson in the House and potential changes in the Senate composition could facilitate a push to repeal Obamacare. Should Republicans have the necessary votes to move forward, they could employ budget reconciliation, making it more feasible to bypass the 60-vote threshold.
Republican candidates attacking each other in the 2024 primary race
In the podcast episode, it is discussed how Republican candidates like Nikki Haley and Ron DeSantis are going after each other in the 2024 primary race instead of focusing on attacking Donald Trump. The New York Times reported that Haley's super PAC spent millions of dollars attacking DeSantis, and DeSantis' super PAC spent even more money attacking Haley. This strategy is seen as counterproductive and reminiscent of the mistakes made in the 2016 primary race when Trump's challengers attacked each other, benefiting Trump in the process.
Ethics investigation and potential expulsion of George Santos from Congress
The podcast episode also discusses the ongoing ethics investigation into Republican Congressman George Santos and the potential for his expulsion. The investigation found that Santos used campaign funds for personal expenses, including Botox, Hermes bags, and a subscription to OnlyFans. Some Republicans, including Santos himself, argue that his potential expulsion would be unjust and unfairly target him. However, there are concerns about the negative consequences of keeping him in Congress, and it remains to be seen whether there will be enough votes to expel him.
As Biden successfully secures a temporary ceasefire in Gaza, Congress attempts to pass an aid package for Israel, Ukraine and Taiwan. But Republicans say they won’t pass anything unless Democrats agree to new demands related to US-Mexico border security. Meanwhile, Nikki Haley and Ron DeSantis are spending super PAC money going after each other in Iowa and New Hampshire. While their biggest competition, Donald Trump, says he is once again set on repealing Obamacare. And finally, George Santos rips into his congressional colleagues ahead of his possible expulsion from the chamber.
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