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Conservatives may be working to strengthen the repeal of Obamacare's individual mandate, reports The Hill.

An Overview of the Potential Conservative Alternative

Repealing and replacing Obamacare is a feat that the GOP has struggled with since the inception of their efforts. Throughout 2017, Republicans drafted various bills, however, they remained ultimately unable to secure the needed votes to get a single one of the aforementioned bills on President Trump's desk.

The failure to fully repeal and replace Obamacare is something which angered many conservative voters. President Trump's vows to repeal and replace Obamacare throughout his campaign for office greatly contributed to the conservative disappointment when Republicans failed to deliver.

Nevertheless, it appears that conservative leaders are not giving up. Associates of the Heritage Foundation are currently meeting to draft a replacement plan for Obamacare. Central concerns are decreasing healthcare fees for American families whilst keeping up with the ins and outs of the market.

Deputy press secretary Hogan Gidley moreover affirms that the Trump White House is supportive of the Heritage Foundation's latest ambitions:

"The White House fully supports the efforts of a broad coalition working to address the Obamacare disaster and increase affordable healthcare options for middle-class Americans."

The Ongoing Obamacare Debate

Controversies surrounding Obamacare have existed since the inception of the bill. Democrats supported the legislation, claiming that poor Americans were granted healthcare. However, Republicans noted the pitfalls of forcing the people of this country to purchase a brand of healthcare which may not be usable or affordable. Many Americans also complained that the individual mandate harmed them. However, although both sides heard the points of one another, their overall opinions remained unchanged.

Even during the GOP's attempt to repeal and replace Obamacare, conservatives ultimately failed at reaching common ground. After each presentation of an alternative, multiple GOP leaders claimed the bill did not "fully" repeal Obamacare. Some conservatives countered, opining that a partial repeal is better than no repeal. Nevertheless, not enough Republicans saw it this way in order to secure the needed votes and get the legislation on President Trump's desk.

Whether or not the Heritage Foundation succeeds in coming up with an alternative to Obamacare remains to be seen.