Washington Examiner : reported that GOP runs Obamacare 'death spiral' ads

Recent comments by a leading insurance executive that Obamacare is in a "death spiral" is the theme of a new digital ad being run by the National Republican Congressional Committee. Thank you for signing up for Washington Examiner News Alerts. The 55-second Internet ad features a clip last week of Aetna CEO Mark Bertolini saying the Affordable Care Act's insurance marketplaces are in a death spiral, adding to a growing body of evidence that they won't be sustainable. Stay abreast of the latest developments from nation's capital and beyond with curated News Alerts from the Washington Examiner news desk and delivered to your inbox. Congressional leaders have said they'll hold markups on a repeal and replace bill when they return to Washington next week.

John Boehner: GOP Will Not Repeal and Replace Obamacare

(Lauren Victoria Burke/AP, File)Former House Speaker John Boehner made a surprising prediction on Thursday: Republicans won't "repeal and replace" Obamacare, a signature campaign pledge for years. Former House Speaker John Boehner predicted Thursday that Republicans won't repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act. Rep. Paul Ryan, R-Wis., who replaced Boehner as speaker, is championing a plan titled "Obamacare Repeal and Replace." We'll repeal ObamaCare once and for all & eliminate its mandates, taxes & intrusion into businesses & your lives," Vice President Mike Pence tweeted Wednesday. As recently as Wednesday, the administration was vowing to "repeal" and "replace" Obamacare.

Amid Backlash, Conservatives Push GOP on Obamacare

The big questions from this week's recess are what GOP lawmakers are taking away from their meetings with constituents. President Trump has dismissed the constituent backlash against Republican lawmakers at recent town halls as "planned out by liberal activists." "It's just like how the Tea Party and explosion of activity we had was real." But with policy items GOP lawmakers have been pushing for years—namely, the repeal of Obamacare—hanging in the balance, conservative groups say they know better. But, Phillips said, it's important for Republican lawmakers to remember their campaign commitments to repeal the Affordable Care Act.



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