Three years into Obamacare, the President's most controversial program is under-performing. Only half the enrollees predicted have signed up so far. Nevertheless, the rate of uninsured adults has dropped by 40% nationwide. So what about promises to kill off Obamacare? The Red State of Kentucky has been a success story, but this week a Tea-Party Republican won an upset election for Governor after pledging a roll-back. We get a progress report on Obamacare's political future.
Is Obamacare on the Chopping Block?
More
- Politico on Governor-elect Bevin already backpedaling on his promise to repeal Obamacare
- Feyman on reforming Obamacare by turning control over to states
- Carey on why nearly half of the Obamacare co-ops have folded
- Kaiser Health News on Texas changing its relationship to Obamacare
- Families USA on top new enrollment resources
Credits
Guests:
- Yevgeniy Feyman - Manhattan Institute - @YFeyman
- Jonathan S. Miller - RecoveringPolitician.com - @RecoveringPol
- Joanne Kenen - Politico - @JoanneKenen
- Ron Pollack - Families USA - @Ron_Pollack
- Mary Agnes Carey - Kaiser Health News - @maryagnescarey