Ted Cruz's proposed amendment may be the key to the GOP passing Obamacare repeal and replace...

I do not want Uncle Sam groping and poking around where he shouldn't be...

I begged that the GOP consider us a way of opting out of Obamacare. Ted Cruz may have done it with his proposed amendment. Since we apparently do not have the votes for full repeal of Obamacare (which I would prefer) at least let those of us who do not want to participate find alternative and presumably cheaper health insurance. The Cruz amendment is being considered by the CBO.

Of course, if you anticipate lots of pre-existing conditions and needed coverage, you are probably going to be facing higher premiums.  But given how Obamacare has played out (with very high costs and deductibles that go up every year), that is true already.

EBL: Dear GOP: Let Us Opt Out of Obamacare, Say No to RyanCare or McConnellCare, and Single Payer Death Panels, A Reason to be Optomistic?

Legal Insurrection: John McCain not interested in repeal now, replace later (that would be too easy)

Instapundit: Ted Cruz Amendment may break the vote jam and By The Numbers

Proof Positive: Charlie Gard Should Be The Poster Child For Single Payer

The Hill: Cruz plan could be the key to unlocking healthcare votes

ZeroHedge: Cruz's Consumer Freedom Amendment

Right Scoop: Cruz Amendment to CBO

Wombat: Louder With Crowder: Ted Cruz Says CNN’s Threats Against GIF Maker May Be Illegal and Don Surber: Trump Just Schlonged The Media Again

Rush Limbaugh: Explaining Republican inaction on repealing Obamacare