It was only a week ago that Senator John Cornyn, aka Big Bad John, was set on repealing health care reform. For some conservatives it’s a litmus test issue much like opposing a womans right to choose or opposing marriage equality. Senator Cornyn was there ready to fight for repeal…but apparently not so much anymore.
Republican leaders are stepping cautiously, wary of angering staunchly conservative voters bent on repealing the new law. In recent public comments, they have quietly played down the notion of repealing the law while emphasizing claims that it will hurt jobs, the economy and the deficit.
Sen. John Cornyn of Texas, who chairs the committee responsible for electing GOP senators this fall, said in an interview, “The focus really should be on the misplaced priorities of the administration” and Congress Democratic leaders.
“The No. 1 concern of the public is jobs and people losing their homes,” he said. “The administration has been obsessing on this health care bill.”Asked if he advises Republican Senate candidates to call for repealing the law, Cornyn said: “Candidates are going to test the winds in their own states. … In some places, the health care bill is more popular than others.”
via Health Care Repeal Campaigns Could Backfire On Republicans In Fall Elections.
