Roughly 20 centrist Republicans say they are opposed to a bill that would repeal and replace Obamacare, but few have articulated specifically what would need to be changed in the legislation to bring them to a "yes" vote.
Though most say they favor Obamacare repeal, when faced with the possibility they have shunned the legislation, the American Health Care Act, in its current form or when changes have been presented.
Centrists broadly say either that the bill fails to protect Medicaid recipients, the majority of whom are low-income, or to protect people with pre-existing conditions. A few say both of these components will fail to earn their "yes" vote.
"Each of us is evaluating it individually based on the commitments we've made," said Rep. Ryan Costello, R-Pa.
He said it would be problematic to bring a bill to the House floor that would contradict statements he has made, some of which raise concerns for constituents who have pre-existing conditions.
Though most say they favor Obamacare repeal, when faced with the possibility they have shunned the legislation, the American Health Care Act, in its current form or when changes have been presented.
Centrists broadly say either that the bill fails to protect Medicaid recipients, the majority of whom are low-income, or to protect people with pre-existing conditions. A few say both of these components will fail to earn their "yes" vote.
"Each of us is evaluating it individually based on the commitments we've made," said Rep. Ryan Costello, R-Pa.
He said it would be problematic to bring a bill to the House floor that would contradict statements he has made, some of which raise concerns for constituents who have pre-existing conditions.
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