MGB:_Exit polls show that the win was about Healthcare. It seems that Obamacare has its spokesman after all. It is all of us. The GOP attack on it transformed from a policy fight (which is silly because it was a Republican concept) to one over Obama and his race. The obstructionism of McConnell and Birtherism of Trump sealed the deal on that perception, as did the embrace by Trump of Alt Right racism. When Paul Ryan and his delusions of Randian Federalism showed up trying to upend Medicaid the process was complete. People saw that their own futures were at stake, even if they had no need for coverage under the ACA and never would and the outrage practically begged DNC Chair Tom Perez to run an almost full slate. The rest is history.
Will this kill tax reform? No. Pointing out that the reform is simply a cut for the Executive Class might, although some Trumpsters believe the prosperity gospel and worship the Executive Class as minor dieties. What will work is to let Trump be Trump. Ultimately his personal coarseness is what is bringing the GOP down, even as Speaker Ryan goes on national news and states that they are all Trumpists now. Big mistake. Either Pelosi or Clinton will be President before 2019 is out, unless Trump resigns before the midterms.
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