Mere hours ago, the American people learned of Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell’s decision to put a hold on repealing and replacing Obamacare until John McCain fully recuperates from eye surgery.
According to The Hill, McCain announced his absence in the Senate for this upcoming week. Apparently, the Senate Majority Leader thought it wise to place yet another pause on healthcare reform due to McCain’s absence.
Whether McConnell realizes it or not, he is not doing any favors for the Republican Party. For years, the GOP vowed to do away with Obamacare and implement a more fruitful and beneficial healthcare system. At a time in history where Republicans have control of the White House, Senate, and House of Representatives, they have, so far, proven themselves to be utterly incapable of passing critical laws. How many new policies would Democrats be enacting if they had complete government control?
McConnell gave the following statement regarding his delay on healthcare reform:
