Almost certainly not. House Republicans have voted many times — more than 50, by last count — to repeal either part or all of the Affordable Care Act. But with President Obama in office through 2016, those Congressional repeal bills are mere paper.
There is a possible world where Republicans win the White House and Congress in 2016 and could be open to legislation to repeal Obamacare. At that point, though, there will be tens of millions of Americans whose coverage relies on the law. Upending all those insurance arrangements would be tremendously disruptive — and politically unpopular.
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What is Obamacare?
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What does Obamacare do?
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Who gets health insurance through Obamacare?
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What is a health insurance marketplace?
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What is the individual mandate?
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Can I buy Obamacare right now?
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What happens to pre-existing conditions under Obamacare?
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What medical services does Obamacare cover?
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What is a health insurance subsidy?
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Is Obamacare available in all states?
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Will Obamacare cover all of the uninsured?
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What is the conservative case against Obamacare?
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How much does Obamacare cost the government?
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Is Obamacare popular?
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What is the IPAB?
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Does Obamacare change the care hospitals and doctors provide?
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Has Obamacare caused overcrowding in hospitals and doctors’ offices?