Trump Lied, People May Die
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The scene inside and outside Rep. Tom McClintock’s town hall meeting Saturday morning was at times raucous, and the California congressman ultimately was escorted out by police.
KQED’s Katie Orr reported that the 200 seats for the town hall set up by the Republican in Roseville, Calif. were filled, and hundreds more people remained outside.
McClintock is one of many members of Congress who have been encountering protests at their district offices or town hall meetings since President Trump took office just over two weeks ago. Most protesters have been asking members to fight the possible repeal of the Affordable Care Act, Trump’s cabinet nominees and Trump’s temporary entry ban on immigrants from certain countries and all refugees.
The pro-ACA message is powerful:
Man in @RepMcClintock meeting gets standing ovation after saying his wife could die if ACA repealed because she couldn't afford medicine.
— Katie Orr (@1KatieOrr) February 4, 2017
And we’re seeing plenty more pushback.
Some Republicans definitely seem to be getting cold feet. Since “repair” is impossible given Republican premises, there’s still a very real risk that they blow everything up. But it’s a winnable fight and it’s one of the most important ones.