Thom Tillis and Healthcare Policy
Thom Tillis is consistently framed in the media as a key player in healthcare policy debates, particularly regarding his opposition to Medicaid expansion and critiques of the Affordable Care Act. This narrative persists due to his vocal participation in Senate hearings and bipartisan discussions, reflecting his strategic positioning within the Republican Party amidst ongoing healthcare challenges. Media coverage often highlights his policy stances, critiques of public health leadership, and the implications of his actions on voter sentiment in North Carolina.
Coverage Over Time
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Quotes from Coverage
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Thom Tillis“At a fundamental level, I just simply don't trust the Iranian leadership, the Mullahs, to live up to their commitments. We're already seeing it. I mean, my goodness, Jake, how many ceasefires have we had over the past several months? And this one was supposed to be keyed to a 60-day agreement. So there's a lot of work to be done.”
Thom Tillis“I think it's stupid on stilts. What? because it will invariably put us in a position where your taxpayer dollars and my taxpayer dollars could potentially compensate someone who assaulted a police officer admitted their guilt, got convicted, got pardoned, and now we're going to pay them for that? That's so, sir, the American people are going to reject this out of hand.”
Thom Tillis“I generally support what the president is doing in Iran, but if we're going to get anything close to the $200 billion supplemental request, we've got to get 60 votes, and we're going to have to figure out how to accomplish that.”
Thom Tillis“This is drama or a false crisis. There's a way to achieve what the president rightfully points out we need to achieve in the Arctic without any of this drama, without any of this discord, and without any of the threat to the long-term stability and reliability of the NATO alliance.”
Host / other voice“Thom Tillis is saying to them that the issue is so intensely animating among the Danes that multiple people approached Thom Tillis on the streets of Copenhagen and referenced his Senate floor speech, like they're watching American Senate floor speeches to get up to speed on this.”
Host / other voice“I don't have any confidence in him anymore, referring to exit. He's all over the place, accelerating the retirement or forcing out some of the most distinguished leaders in the DOD that we have.”
Thom Tillis“I'm concerned that that balance is, that we're diminishing the credibility of the CDC. We could be diminishing the credibility of the U.S. government in terms of keeping kids safe.”
Thom Tillis“I believe it's a strategic mistake to now let those folks know or let them think that they could potentially not get back pay. If I were them, I'd start looking for another job.”
Host / other voice“Senator Thom Tillis... says his party should extend Obamacare subsidies for two years and address cuts to Medicaid provider payments or risk antagonizing voters.”
Host / other voice“But why do you think you're automatically guaranteed it? If your company shut down for two weeks because of name the thing, do you automatically get back pay?”
Thom Tillis“my God, you put forth this restitution fund when we're trying to get Homeland Security funded for three years and you think that's going to go well.”
Host / other voice“And Thom Tillis, he's now leaving the Senate. He's another rhino from North Carolina, owned lock, stock, and barrel by the Chamber of Commerce.”
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24 weeks · 109 episodesThom Tillis is mentioned in the context of his role as a U.S. Senator from North Carolina, specifically regarding his position on the confirmation of Acting U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche. He, along with Senator John Cornyn, expressed a desire to further question Blanche about his actions before the confirmation vote. This indicates Thom Tillis's involvement in judicial matters and his cautious approach to the confirmation process.
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Thom Tillis was mentioned in the context of his involvement in the Senate's confirmation process for Todd Blanche as Attorney General. It was noted that Thom Tillis, along with Senator Cornyn, withheld their votes in committee until Blanche met with Jeffrey Epstein victims. The discussion highlighted the political maneuvering surrounding Blanche's nomination and the implications of Thom Tillis's actions in relation to President Trump's agenda.
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Thom Tillis was discussed in the context of his perceived lack of confidence among GOP senators regarding the ongoing Iran War. The host expressed skepticism about Thom Tillis's leadership and decision-making, suggesting he has lost confidence in him due to his management style and actions within the Department of Defense. The conversation highlighted a broader concern among Republicans about the effectiveness of military strategies and leadership during the conflict.
“I don't have any confidence in him anymore, referring to exit. He's all over the place, accelerating the retirement or forcing out some of the most distinguished leaders in the DOD that we have.”
“TILUS is a growing crisis of confidence in excess of leadership, and there's no sign. No indication of a resolution in sight.”
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