John McCain ends a Republican effort to dismantle the Affordable Care Act. In an unusually dramatic,post-midnight scene on the Senate floor, McCain can be seen approaching the dais for the Senate clerk to record his vote. Standing sentinel with his arms crossed (facing the camera) is Mitch McConnell, and the majority leader and architect of the entire Republican strategy that McCain is about to kill. At stage fair are McConnell’s key lieutenants,plus Marco Rubio, chewing gum. After McCain votes, and a gasp and some cheers are audible before Chuck Schumer,the Democratic leader visible in the background, turns and waves his arm in a demand for decorumJohn McCain sinks ‘skinny repeal’ of Obamacare health actContinue reading...
Source: theguardian.com