Now that President Trump has survived his first 100 days, a burning question in Washington
is whether House Speaker Paul Ryan will survive the second 100 days. A miracle might be needed.
Ryan’s repeated inability to pass anything resembling a repeal of ObamaCare goes beyond simple
failure. It’s shaping up as a potential disaster for the Trump presidency and the GOP
congressional majority.
With every Republican talking about little else for seven years, and with Trump in the White House,
producing a repeal-and-replace bill should have been relatively low-hanging fruit.
But Friday’s second collapse of the effort suggests Ryan can’t deliver the GOP’s majority caucus.
And if he can’t deliver it to drive a stake in ObamaCare, why should anyone think he can deliver
it for tax reform or immigration, both of which will be even more contentious among Republicans?
And if he can’t deliver his majority for anything significant, why is he the speaker?
is whether House Speaker Paul Ryan will survive the second 100 days. A miracle might be needed.
Ryan’s repeated inability to pass anything resembling a repeal of ObamaCare goes beyond simple
failure. It’s shaping up as a potential disaster for the Trump presidency and the GOP
congressional majority.
With every Republican talking about little else for seven years, and with Trump in the White House,
producing a repeal-and-replace bill should have been relatively low-hanging fruit.
But Friday’s second collapse of the effort suggests Ryan can’t deliver the GOP’s majority caucus.
And if he can’t deliver it to drive a stake in ObamaCare, why should anyone think he can deliver
it for tax reform or immigration, both of which will be even more contentious among Republicans?
And if he can’t deliver his majority for anything significant, why is he the speaker?