Furthermore, Senator Rob Portman of Ohio is working to persuade Senate Republicans to decelerate the repeal of Medicaid expansion. Portman also highlighted the President’s concern for the impact that healthcare legislation will have on poorer Americans. There were 13 politically diverse senators present during today’s meeting; these include, but are not limited to moderates like Susan Collins and Lisa Murkowski along with staunch conservatives like Mike Lee and Ted Cruz. The President’s aides and associates recently affirmed his desire for the healthcare bill to receive better coverage and engender popularity. While conservatives aspire to decrease expansion and spending, centrists are more focused on protecting as much viable coverage as possible. Throughout the duration of today’s meeting the President and other Republicans witnessed the repeated clash of opinions regarding healthcare and Medicaid.
In conclusion, it appears as though the President, Republicans, and centrists have their work cut out for them. The necessity for healthcare reform will not be disappearing; as a matter of fact, it will only increase with the passing of time. The offshoots of Obamacare had a catastrophic impact on Americans and the instatement of a positive alternative is critical. However, in order for a replacement to succeed, it needs the support of many Republicans and others in the Senate. All parties might have to compromise to some extent for the greater good. The President is certainly working to keep the promises made to the American people and so are other leaders. Hopefully a desirable conclusion will be reached within the next few weeks.
