Among the Republicans who did vote against the resolution, most cited concerns over endorsing that amount of new debt. Republicans are betting that once the health care law is gone, Democrats would have no choice but to help push a replacement across the finish line. Offering just a short delay could further exacerbate the death spiral, with insurers deciding to sit out the upcoming year and wait for the new health care system. House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-Wis.) has taken to saying in recent weeks that Republicans don’t want to “pull the rug out” from people using Obamacare, which is why House Republicans say leaders are leaning toward a three-year delay for repeal enactment. But those questions are nothing compared to the onslaught of issues Republicans face in coming up with an Obamacare alternative.

Source: Huffington Post January 13, 2017 21:20 UTC