There is reportedly a rift in the Republican party between hardliners and centrists with differing approaches to repealing the Affordable Care Act.
Republican lawmakers are reportedly divided over how to repeal the Affordable Care Act, also known as the ACA or Obamacare, notes Politico.
This rift is believed to be significant enough that some outside observers are speculating that the drive to overturn the law could, in fact, stall.
One of the major divisions within the GOP appears to be between the House Freedom Caucus, a more right-wing section of the party, and moderate Republicans.
According to Business Insider, the caucus faction wants to push for a complete repeal that had been passed by Congress in 2015 but vetoed by President Obama.
Meanwhile, party centrists reportedly prefer to take a more measured approach which includes having an alternate plan to offer before acting on the ACA.
This dispute is likely welcome news to some Democrats who, according to The Hill, “are hoping the GOP divisions mean ObamaCare repeal will never pass.”
Meanwhile President Trump continues to slam Obamacare.
He posted a tweet on Tuesday, "Obamacare continues to fail. Humana to pull out in 2018. Will repeal, replace & save healthcare for ALL Americans."
