Polling shows the House bill’s elements are much more popular than the Senate bill in swing districts.
“Some elements of the bill are popular” is a foolish mantra to justify not fixing a bad bill.
FDL call reports say Raul Grijalva will keep his word and vote “no” on the Senate bill, and so will Jakie Speier.
After ruining the popularity of the bill, Marion Berry is upset that no one likes it.
There is another reconciliation-only option: A bill designed to prevent medical bankruptcies.