“Better than nothing.”

For anyone who is dismissing the idea that the House won’t just pass “skinny repeal” rather than going to conference, they should take a look at what House Republicans have to say about it. According to TPM, rank-and-file House Republicans are saying that they’re open to passing it, which should concern Senate Republicans who are on the fence:

“…Some say that if they’re faced with a choice between making no changes to Obamacare and repealing the mandates they’ll take the latter.”

“‘It would be better than nothing, no doubt,’ Rep. Chris Collins (R-NY) told TPM.”

“Some hardline conservatives sounded open to that possibility as well.”

“Rep. Steve King (R-IA) said he was “undecided” about what he’d do if he was left with a choice between nothing and a partial repeal that only targeted the individual markets. ‘It’s hard to be thrilled about an action like that. On the other hand, to repeal the individual and employer mandate is a big deal, and the medical device tax,’ he told TPM.”

“Rep. Dave Brat (R-VA), a member of the uncompromisingly conservative House Freedom Caucus, sounded a similar note… ‘Intuitively, I would say doing something is better than nothing...’”