Dems: GOP cowardly to repeal Obamacare

Published January 2, 2017 7:59pm ET



Democratic leaders heaped criticisms on Republicans Monday in anticipation of the GOP’s efforts this week to start repealing Obamacare, saying their plan isn’t logical.

Striking President Obama’s healthcare law from the books without replacing it “is an act of cowardice” and cynical, House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi and House Minority Whip Steny Hoyer told reporters. If Republicans want to dismantle the Affordable Care Act, they’ll have to do it solo — and they’ll bear the blame for the fallout, the Democrats said.

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