Appearing on CNN this Thursday, Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) said that it is simply irrational for GOP politicians to think they can overturn the Affordable Care Act.
“I can tell you that in the U.S. Senate — we will not repeal or defund Obamacare,” McCain told CNN’s Jake Tapper. “And to think we can is not rational.”
McCain’s comments reflect a growing divide among House Republicans, after Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) said on the same day that he would stage a talking filibuster to block a spending bill that funds Obamacare. In an interesting development this week, House Republicans are calling on Senators Cruz, Rand Paul (R-KY) and Mike Lee (R-UT) to make good on their threats and defund the law, since they feel the protracted rhetoric is doing more harm to the GOP than good.
Watch Sen. McCain’s comments in the video below, via TPM
nancysnead25
September 20, 2013 at 12:14 am
I usually don’t agree with mr McCain however he should realize that repugs nationally and each state act like small bratty kids if they show out our president will get tired of there winning I bet this time he wont b strong Mr president
Jim S
September 20, 2013 at 1:08 am
John has it only partly right, the REPUBLICAN PARTY IS NOT RATIONAL!
Bob Cull
September 20, 2013 at 11:02 am
Unfortunately, none of the TEApubs are going to listen to him, I can’t even estimate the number of them who have told me that he is “just another RINO.” They have no concept of reality.
judgex
September 20, 2013 at 2:07 pm
Mr. McCain seems to suddenly understand that he won’t have a party after 2014 if the current path is continued.
Rodney Powell
September 27, 2013 at 12:05 pm
Well it”s wonderful that McCain is telling the truth but we shouldn’t all pat on the back. He was instrumental in starting the tea party when he cursed our country with Sarah Palin, who I called the Queen of the Tea Party.
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