Because the crisis is having real impact on working class Americans right now. And the notion that there's time to wait. Think about this. That Republicans spent all year focused on their one big ugly bill so they can permanently extend massive tax breaks for the wealthy. the well off and the well connected for their billionaire donors in order to subsidize the lifestyles of the rich and shameless. That's what they've done all year. (18:53–19:06)
CLAIM
Asserts that Republicans prioritized tax breaks for the wealthy over healthcare.
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