Rockefeller Republican
“We are moving in the right direction,” GOP Senator Johnny Isakson said.
They're waging a legislative battle on two fronts with no compromise in sight.
GOP leaders are working to convince reluctant senators just to open debate on the bill.
The delay puts the future of a longtime top Republican priority in doubt.
WHAT'S HAPPENING
Reinventing one’s political positioning is a survival tactic.
Failure to pass the legislation would cast doubt on Trump’s ability to deliver other parts of his agenda that need the cooperation of the Republican-controlled Congress.