Yikes https://t.co/TJDyKVmEyF
— Allahpundit (@allahpundit) March 24, 2017
Gingrich has been a pretty steadfast supporter of Donald Trump, but apparently he draws the line at “Trumpcare.” Or is it “Ryancare” in this case?
Why would you schedule a vote on a bill that is at 17% approval? Have we forgotten everything Reagan taught us?
— Newt Gingrich (@newtgingrich) March 24, 2017
Or, at least, he draws the line after he’s had seven hours to think about it:
https://twitter.com/BenjySarlin/status/845348930296655872
https://twitter.com/DanFosterType/status/845347668020903936
When Donald Trump threatened to keep Obamacare in place if the House failed to pass the AHCA, was that Reaganesque?
Now we remember Reagan. https://t.co/7YMooSp7lM
— Karol Markowicz (@karol) March 24, 2017
You forgot Reagan when you supported Trump.
— Hesiod Theogeny (@Hesiod2k11) March 24, 2017
It does seem notable that Gingrich’s earlier tweet praised Trump by name, but his tweet criticizing the AHCA doesn’t mention Trump at all.
Seven hours ago, you said it would be Trump's triumph if it passes. Now, it's Ryan's fault if it tanks?
— Dana (@danasfeast) March 24, 2017
In any event, Gingrich can’t really do much to influence what happens with the AHCA from where he’s sitting. But will he make any headway with his friend Donald and convince the president to give the House more time to come up with something else?
https://twitter.com/Shyempress/status/845345123105857536
https://twitter.com/sunnyright/status/845351057110847488
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Update:
BREAKING: AHCA vote postponed; Reporter: Trump confirms ‘We just pulled it’