Which means it looks like they sincerely believe that it's the best thing for their constituents. I can't hate them for that.

Or, Schumer explained to his insurance company paymasters that the fight was unwinnable. Then he fingered enough Senators who had nothing to lose, to vote with the GOP, to end the collateral damage, while he still puffs himself up as a "defender of the people".

Angus King (independent) was on Amanpour last night. He was explaining they caved, because the GOP was not budging. He doesn't get it. The GOP was never going to budge. Trump doesn't care if Proles have health insurance, or food, or an education. Proles are expendable meat. He wants that money for himself and his cronies.

The health insurance companies that were whacked yesterday, are recovering a bit today. They can't possibly think there will be an extension of the subsidies, ever?

Steve...conspiracy theories R us