Joni Ernst in Harlan Ia this morning just wants to hide somewhere. [View all]

http://www.kmaland.com/news/ernst-optimistic-health-care-bill-may-happen/article_a5968956-65a4-11e7-acd1-ffc01a4a23d4.html


Ernst is offering her own amendments to the senators are who writing the GOP’s plan, but she’s not ready to publicly reveal those ideas yet.

Ernst held a town hall meeting in Harlan this morning and spoke with reporters afterwards. Other Republicans have criticized Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell for suggesting it may be necessary to strike a bipartisan deal with Democrats since Republicans on their own haven’t agreed on a plan to repeal and replace the health care law. Ernst said if working with Democrats is what McConnell decides is necessary, she won’t criticize.

Ernst took a number of questions about health care from people at this morning’s town hall in Harlan. Some expressed concerns about losing their insurance because of a pre-existing condition. Others complained the GOP’s plan to get rid of minimal coverage requirements for insurance policies will dramatically escalate out-of-pocket expenses. Ernst says she’s not sure what will wind up in the final plan.

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She had all the solutions during her 2014 campaign. Pistols and pig nuts. Stupid but got her elected.