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Angus King: “I think it's in double digits because these, these increases…”

Featuring: Angus King, Independent | U.S. Senate Maine

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Published | Video Starts at 07:54

How many Republicans do you think right now are willing to vote with Democrats to do something to relieve health care costs for millions of Americans? Well, I can't give you an exact count, Claire, but I think it's in double digits because these, these increases are going to be affecting Republican constituents as well as Democratic constituents. And I think they're really concerned about it. Is it going to be a straight up extension of the ACA tax credits? Probably not. Will there be some discussion and negotiation? (07:54–08:04)

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Asserts that double-digit numbers of Republicans are concerned about health care cost increases affecting their constituents.

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