Saturday, March 25, 2017

Trump just witnessed the world of difference between business and politics

The lesson for US Donald Trump to take away from the Obamacare debacle is a timeless one: politics is the art of the impossible, writes Greg Jennett.

On Day 64 in the White House, America and Donald Trump just witnessed the world of difference between business and politics.

The US President launched into his bid to obliterate the “Obamacare” national health insurance scheme with all the fervour of a hostile corporate takeover.

He circled his target, highlighted its weaknesses, made a bid and — when it met with a frosty reception — presented it to shareholders as a “take it or leave it” offer.

House Speaker Paul Ryan appeared in awe of the way Mr Trump weaved his legendary deal-making magic on Capitol Hill.

“He came here and knocked the ball out of the park, he knocked the cover off the ball,” he gushed, as he spoke of the President’s ability to “close the deal” with the Republican caucus.

Source: Donald Trump’s lesson from Obamacare debacle: politicians are not the same as shareholders – Donald Trump’s America – ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)


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