Former President Donald Trump has renewed his focus on repealing and replacing the Affordable Care Act, alarming some Republicans who view the issue as a political loser.
Trump’s team was surprised by his recent declaration, as Obamacare had not been a focal issue in ongoing policy conversations and the campaign had not yet drafted any kind of health care policy alternative.
The resurrection of the health care battle has given Democrats fresh political ammo, and the Biden campaign quickly seized on Trump’s threats. (Trending: Donald Trump Confronts Bud Light CEO)
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Trump’s health care legacy is viewed by many Republicans as lackluster at best, and his failure to fulfill his core campaign promise of repealing and replacing Obamacare was an early blow to his presidency.
“There are very few issues where Republicans are at a greater disadvantage then health care. The Biden campaign desperately wants the election to be about health care and abortion. If the election is about those two issues in 2024, then Democrats will have a great night in November,” GOP consultant Ken Spain said.
“The concern that Republicans have always had about Trump is his lack of discipline.”
“The question is, is this really an issue he intends to campaign and formulate a strategy around, or is this just another lapse in discipline?” Spain added.
“Talk about the border,” one operative said.
“Talk about the economy. Talk about no more foreign wars. Don’t talk about health care.”
Despite Trump’s renewed focus on health care, his campaign has not yet settled on a health care plan.
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