“House Speaker Paul Ryan sensationally pulled his Obamacare repeal bill from the floor Friday, a day after President Donald Trump had threatened to walk away from health care reform if he didn’t get a vote.
After a dramatic day on Capitol Hill, Ryan rushed from the White House to Capitol Hill to tell Trump he did not have the votes to pass the measure, the culmination of seven years of Republican efforts to eradicate President Barack Obama’s proudest domestic achievement.
As Ryan presented the dire vote totals in his meeting with Trump, he explicitly recommended the President pull the bill, according to a senior GOP official. The decision was ultimately Trump’s. Trump made the call at 3 p.m., as the rest of House leadership was gathering in Ryan’s office, ” CNN reports.
And so it was that President Trump had no choice but to pull the bill.
And the Democrats cannot believe their good fortune.
Do see below:
Hey Republicans, don't worry, that burn is covered under the Affordable Care Act
— Senator Bob Menendez (@SenatorMenendez) March 24, 2017
1. Donald Trump says the media are the most dishonest people.
2. He calls NYT and WaPo to announce healthcare bill is dead.
— Chris Cillizza (@CillizzaCNN) March 24, 2017
Administration in SHAMBLES
Muslim ban knocked TWICE
Healthcare bill DEAD
Bout to be SNATCHED by the FBIHappy Friday, America! pic.twitter.com/TvpH9r8rjV
— beysus (@beygency) March 24, 2017
Gradually, the reality that is "the system" will educate Trump: House Republicans pull health care bill https://t.co/HDbRoWJ2FK
— Dr. Joe Abah (@DrJoeAbah) March 24, 2017
…Finally the deal maker couldn't make this deal.
— Bello (@ioktane1) March 24, 2017
It is easier to criticize. Governance is obviously not as straight forward as it appears https://t.co/GvNAfb2VI2
— Babatunde Haruna (@BabatundeHaruna) March 24, 2017
Congratulations OBAMACARE! For now America can face other important issues… God bless America…
— Dele Momodu Ovation (@DeleMomodu) March 24, 2017
Muslim ban overturned.
Health care bill defeated.
Under FBI investigation.Nice first 100 days. #KillTheBill
— Sean Kent (@seankent) March 24, 2017
Today, we celebrate the defeat of a dangerous Republican health care bill and a victory for our residents and economy in Massachusetts.
— Maura Healey (@MassAGO) March 24, 2017
— Annette Hurst (@divaesq) March 24, 2017
I'm very disappointed We couldn't support the @POTUS to get the #healthcare bill passed. #Obamacare Premiums going UP, Quality going DOWN..!
— Pastor Mark Burns (@pastormarkburns) March 24, 2017
Today, we celebrate the defeat of a dangerous Republican health care bill and a victory for our residents and economy in Massachusetts.
— Maura Healey (@MassAGO) March 24, 2017
https://twitter.com/OakParkLawyer/status/845379936303140865
Today #GOP proved it's easy to complain abt government, but it's very hard to govern. #AHCA fails, #Trump loses bigly – only the beginning. pic.twitter.com/MaLDZ0cU5b
— Lars Halter (@lars_halter) March 24, 2017
Now Trump blames #AHCA failing on no Democratic support. There were no efforts to get Democratic support. Unified GOP could have passed
— Jessica Taylor (@JessicaTaylor) March 24, 2017
I'm sure Trump will tweet that it's all Hillary's fault.
— Debbie S (@debbiedowner333) March 24, 2017
Such a cop-out; Republicans have a 44 (!) seat advantage in the House of Representatives.
— Cory Bauer (@CoryBauer81) March 24, 2017
ANOTHER BLOW FOR TRUMP!
BREAKING: Speaker Ryan & House Republicans, short of votes, withdraw health care bill.#KillTheBill pic.twitter.com/AhEfQHE7vf
— The Hummingbird ? (@SaysHummingbird) March 24, 2017
"So, how's y'all lil health care bill going?" pic.twitter.com/nfqyyiKNmp
— Heben Nigatu (@heavenrants) March 24, 2017
Oooo, gurrrl.
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