Republicans’ Muted Response To Judge’s Ruling Highlights Shifting Politics, Attitudes About Health Law

In theory, U.S. District Judge Reed O’Connor's declaration that the health law is unconstitutional without the individual mandate tax should be a victory for Republicans who have been waging a war against the ACA for years. In practice, experts say it may be putting the party in a "lose-lose scenario" with voters. Meanwhile, President Donald Trump maintains that the ruling presents an opportunity for lawmakers to create a better health care system.

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