Jan 13, 2017
Supporters of the law who may fear a death blow was struck last night actually have plenty of time to channel their fear and nervous energy created by the procedural vote. The vote to actually repeal the ACA is still at least several weeks away.
Last night’s vote did not repeal the ACA. It did not eliminate protections for people with a pre-existing condition. It did not mean that your 23-year-old is about to be kicked off your health insurance policy.
It did begin the process of repealing the ACA. But it’s a process that will require numerous votes, and there will be opportunities for voters to weigh in at every turn.