Rep. Fred Upton (R-MI) came out Tuesday morning against the Republican health care bill. That was big news — Upton used to chair Energy and Commerce, one of the most powerful House committees — and another blow to a party struggling to shore up support for the American Health Care Act.
But the fact that Upton opposes the bill is less important for the GOP’s health care effort than why he said he opposes it. Speaking to a local radio station, Upton identified the reason Republicans are unlikely to move any health reform package through Congress.
– Vox