Cato's Cannon: CBO Score Shows GOP Lost Their Minds

Michael Cannon from the Cato Institute discusses the shortcomings of the Republican healthcare bill, which fails to repeal core Obamacare provisions and results in premium increases. He highlights regional healthcare issues, such as insurers leaving exchanges in Missouri and Tennessee, and suggests that full repeal and market reforms could provide secure coverage. The Senate must decide whether to follow the House's lead or fulfill promises to voters by implementing effective reforms.

Who is Michael Pitt Cannon and what is his stance on Obamacare?

• A supporter of Obamacare from the Democratic Party

• A healthcare lobbyist supporting Obamacare

• A Republican senator advocating for Trumpcare

• A healthcare expert from the Cato Institute critical of Obamacare

What is the main criticism of the House bill according to the CBO score?

• It provides universal healthcare coverage

• It eliminates all healthcare subsidies

• It reduces premiums significantly

• It increases premiums and offers less secure coverage

What is the potential impact of the House bill on Obamacare enrollees in 2018?

• No change in premiums

• Free healthcare for all enrollees

• An increase in premiums by 20%

• A decrease in premiums by 20%

What is the situation in East Tennessee regarding healthcare exchanges?

• New insurers are entering the market

• The last insurer is leaving the exchange

• All insurers are expanding their coverage

• Premiums are decreasing by 50%

What is the Senate's role in the healthcare reform process?

• To eliminate all healthcare subsidies

• To implement a new healthcare tax

• To decide whether to repeal Obamacare fully and implement market reforms

• To follow the House's lead without changes