And they have all of next week to get it together.
McCain to vote no on ObamaCare repeal
Doubtless the most hated Republican in the country, right now.
It will fail if no Democrats or independents support it and two more Republicans oppose it, assuming everybody, including the very gravely ill McCain, actually shows up for the vote.
The senate has 52 Republicans, 46 Democrats, and 2 independents who caucus with the Democrats.
McCain's announcement leaves GOP leadership with no room for error.
They need 50 GOP senators to support the legislation, which would let Vice President Mike Pence break a tie.
Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) has already said he opposes the bill.
Sen. Susan Collins (R-Ky.) said earlier Friday she is "leaning against" it, and several other key senators — including GOP Sen. Lisa Murkowski (Alaska) — remain on the fence.
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