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Rand Paul Responds to Trump's Threats Over Healthcare Vote

Despite President Trump’s focused criticism on Sen. Rand Paul for saying he would vote ‘no’ on the Graham-Cassidy healthcare bill, the Kentucky Republican said he refuses to be “bribed or bullied” into changing his mind. 

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“No one is more opposed to Obamacare than I am, and I've voted multiple times for repeal. The current bill isn't repeal,” he wrote on Twitter. “I won't vote for Obamacare Lite that keeps 90% of the taxes & spending just so some people can claim credit for something that didn't happen.”

He added: “Calling a bill that KEEPS most of Obamacare "repeal" doesn't make it true. That's what the swamp does. I won't be bribed or bullied.”

Earlier in the morning Trump tweeted, “Rand Paul, or whoever votes against Hcare Bill, will forever (future political campaigns) be known as "the Republican who saved ObamaCare."”

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The tweet was not the first time Trump singled out Paul this week. On Wednesday, the president wrote, "Rand Paul is a friend of mine but he is such a negative force when it comes to fixing healthcare. Graham-Cassidy Bill is GREAT! Ends Ocare!"

Republicans need at least 50 votes to pass the healthcare legislation. Vice President Mike Pence would cast the tie-breaking vote. Supporters of the legislation are currently working on convincing the three senators who voted against the “skinny” repeal effort in July: Sens. John McCain, Lisa Murkowski, and Susan Collins.

The GOP is pushing for a vote next week before the Sept. 30 procedural deadline to pass the measure by a simple majority. After that date, Republicans will need 60 votes.  

 

 

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