Ganucheau: Are Republicans about to leave Gov. Tate Reeves behind on Medicaid expansion?
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A powerful fellow
Presumptive new Speaker of the House
In just one interview, the likely new House speaker bucked his party's leader in a prolific way. But the candor of White's statement was telling in itself. He acknowledged that his own party was being rightfully criticized for not being willing to even discuss expansion. It was a brutally honest, almost self-deprecating statement, the likes of which are rarely seen in modern politics.
And it was a clear contrast in how Reeves has long discussed and handled the issue.
"I think we as
"Now, I'm not out here on the curb pushing Medicaid expansion, but we are going to have full discussions on that and on all facets of health care in
There's all sorts of political cover for any
White, for what it's worth, knows this sentiment better than anyone. The past few months, he's been coordinating political efforts to keep the
Beyond just the politics, the facts are impossible to ignore. The federal expansion program would provide
But
"Don't simply cave under the pressure of
White, who sat a few feet from the governor's podium that evening, apparently doesn't care if the governor is standing with him or not.
For the first time since the Affordable Care Act was passed, the top two leaders of the Legislature may be on the same page about having a conversation, at least, about expanding Medicaid. Lt. Gov.
While there has never been an earnest debate of expansion under the
White, apparently, is the leader they've been waiting on. And on this issue, he may just take his fellow
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