We’re being taken for a ride, and not just by Ryan. The Status Quo Caucus is no better.
Heller, GOP senator from Nevada, is up in 2018, and that’s now a blue state he won by only 49% in 2012.
Flake, GOP senator from Arizona, is up in 2018. This is a red state, less so than in the past, and with it more red he won that seat with only 46% in 2012.
Collins in Maine . . . we know her inclinations.
McCain . . . ditto.
This makes 50 difficult to get for a healthcare bill, with Trump now president and thus the Filibuster now in play (vs previous votes the Dems didn’t bother to oppose/filibuster).
So. With the Freedom Caucus having rejected Ryan’s bill, what text will they propose that can get through this Senate under Reconciliation (for 50) or can get 60 votes outright to invoke cloture. What is their proposal designed carefully to pass the Senate?