Brad Ashford Is In A Tight Spot On Obamacare
Brad Ashford is in a tight spot. Recent surveys show Obamacare is growing more unpopular, driven in part by a liberal base that wants to go even further, while Democrats simultaneously face a possible November surprise when health care premiums are expected to skyrocket. Ashford has long stood by the law, having voted against repealing it and many specific fixes.
Additionally, Ashford was an early endorser of Hillary Clinton, who has fully embraced Obamacare and the more than $700 billion in Medicare cuts that come with it. While Ashford may be happy to align himself with the creator of HillaryCare, the voters in his Republican leaning district will undoubtedly feel different in November.
NRCC Comment: “Instead of standing with hardworking 2nd District families, Brad Ashford has chosen to stand with Hillary Clinton and defend the disaster of Obamacare. While Ashford may be happy to align himself with the creator of HillaryCare, the voters in his Republican leaning district will undoubtedly feel different in November.” – NRCC Spokesman Zach Hunter