Cruz softens ObamaCare attacks, underscoring GOP shift

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Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) pledged to protect people with pre-existing conditions at a debate Tuesday night, illustrating just how dramatically Republicans have changed their stance on the issue.

Cruz is perhaps most well known for tenaciously opposing ObamaCare at every turn. But now, facing a surprisingly tough reelection race against Rep. Beto O’Rourke (D), he is speaking up in favor of one of ObamaCare’s core provisions: protections for those with pre-existing conditions.

When O’Rourke said during Tuesday’s debate that Cruz “vows to repeal protections for pre-existing conditions,” Cruz interjected by saying, “Not true.” Cruz later said in his closing statement that he will “protect pre-existing conditions.”

The remarks signify a major shift for Cruz, who previously called for repealing "every word" of ObamaCare, including the law’s protections against people with pre-existing conditions getting denied coverage or being charged higher premiums because of their condition.

https://thehill.com/policy/healthcare/411943-cruz-softens-obamacare-attacks-underscoring-gop-shift?rnd=1539812285

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1. What the GOP "pledge to protect pre-existing conditions" doesn't tell the citizenry is how much

a person with pre-existing conditions might have to pay to keep insurance coverage. They would let insurance companies charge whatever the hell they want . . . just like they did before Obamacare if they happened to cover pre-existing conditions. I remember trying to buy insurance and even with the foolishly high cost it would have excluded anything related to my pre-existing condition.

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2. LIAR!