Susan Collins on Graham-Cassidy: ‘Difficult For Me to Envision a Scenario’ Where I Vote For It

Last week, Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) essentially put a knife in the heart of the GOP’s attempt to repeal Obamacare by coming out against their latest replacement bill, Graham-Cassidy. The reason why McCain’s statement was a death knell is due to Sen. Rand Paul’s absolute no on the bill and the assumption that Sen. Susan Collins (R-ME) will also vote nay.

During an appearance on CNN’s State of the Union this morning, Collins wouldn’t give a definite no when asked by host Jake Tapper if she would support the bill, but she let it be known that it would be a huge shocker if she did vote for it.

“Jake, it’s very difficult for me to envision a scenario where I would end up voting for this bill,” she stated. “I have a number of serious reservations about it.”

She went on to say that she’s waiting on the analysis from the Congressional Budget Office before she announces her definitive decision.

Watch the clip above, via CNN.

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