Rand Paul: Won't Be 'Bribed or Bullied' to Support Healthcare Bill

Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., vowed he won’t be "bribed or bullied" into supporting the latest Republic healthcare plan.

Paul’s comments came in a series of tweets following President Donald Trump’s jab at him for opposing the current GOP plan:

His tweets come in response to this one from Trump:

The Hill notes the GOP plan needs at least 50 votes to get through the Senate. Vice President Mike Pence would cast the tie-breaking vote.

Paul is the only GOP senator who has said he will vote against the bill, according to the website.  But Sens. Susan Collins of Maine, Lisa Murkowski of Alaska and John McCain of Arizona all voted against the "skinny" Obamacare repeal bill in July.

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