And President Trump is likely to play a leading role. In news conferences, interviews and PowerPoint presentations, Ryan’s sales pitch has been directed not at industry opponents, but at the Freedom Caucus. At least some members of the Freedom Caucus appear to be considering supporting the proposal anyway. His popularity in virtually all of the Freedom Caucus members’ districts gives him enormous influence over the deliberations. The more resolute Freedom Caucus members, who largely represent safe seats, argue that voters will punish them if the ACA is not obliterated.

Source: Washington Post March 11, 2017 16:21 UTC