I spoke to a veteran of the Iraq war a couple of days ago about the failure of the healthcare rewrite.
I have to keep reminding myself that the Obamacare bill was intentionally designed to make the rework or repeal difficult and for some facets, impossible. When I expressed my frustration at the Republican Party for its poor preparation and inability to come together, my friend said this, " Donald Trump has successfully solved many problems and negotiated great deals. I believe he has a plan for this and I'm willing to give him time and space to get the job done."
Very wise words. A good leader doesn't necessarily show all his cards, he doesn't reveal his tactics and he doesn't give up.
A day after the decision to pull the bill I see things more clearly. Too much time, energy and concessions were going into the process. Nobody was budging. President Trump knows when to hold them and when to fold them. He also understands that it may take many rounds at the table. In the meantime, the AHCA (Obamacare) is unraveling in front of a population who is blind to the ramifications of the implosion.
