McCain pointed out, they “should not be content to pass a health care legislation on a party-line basis.” According to him, repeating the mistake of the Democrats in passing Obamacare in 2009 would result to a short-lived success.
Additionally, the Arizona Senator emphasized that the “issue is too important and too many lives are at risk.” The Senate cannot leave Americans guessing every election whether and how they will obtain health insurance. He said, “A bill of this impact requires a bipartisan approach.”
“I cannot in good conscience vote for the Graham-Cassidy proposal. I believe we could do better working together, Republicans and Democrats,” said McCain.
Furthermore, McCain said he does not take pleasure announcing his opposition. He said the authors of the Graham-Cassidy bill are his friends.
Graham respects McCain’s decision
In a tweet on Friday, Sen. Lindsey Graham said he does not agree with McCain. He strongly believes that Graham-Cassidy bill is the “best chance to repeal and replace Obamacare. According to him, the existing law is collapsing in Arizona, South Carolina, and across the nation. Obamacare increased premiums and reducing options for Americans.
