From Robert Reich:
We need to keep up the pressure. Several key Republican Senators have balked at McConnell's bill to repeal and “replace” the Affordable Care Act.
Senator Dean Heller of Nevada -- who will likely face a tough reelection next year -- said he couldn't support the bill. Deep cuts to Medicaid could jeopardize health care for 600,000 Nevadans
Senators Susan Collins of Maine and Lisa Murkowski are also on the fence. They're rightfully concerned about a provision to defund Planned Parenthood.
Two others -- Rob Portman of Ohio and Shelley Moore Capito of West Virginia -- could go either way.
Meanwhile, four conservative senators led by Rand Paul oppose the bill because it's still not extreme enough for them.
McConnell can only afford to lose only 2 Republican senators.
We can still stop this travesty. Call your senators, organize, resist. Lives are literally on the line.
The Capitol switchboard is (202) 224-3121.
By Leigh Ann Caldwell
