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Ohio Gov. John Kasich thinks House Republicans will need to reach out to Democrats in order to pass health-care reform that wont cut off coverage for millions of people. But hes not sure they will.

Speaking on CBSs Face the Nation on Sunday, the former Republican presidential candidate said too many House Republicans are determined to repeal all parts of the Affordable Care Act on principle.

I think there are some very conservative Republicans in the House who are going to say, just get rid of the whole thing, he said. Thats not acceptable when you have 20 million people, or 700,000 people in my state, because where do the mentally ill go? Where do the drug addicted go?

Kasich said Republicans who are truly focused on improving the ACA will have to reach out to Democrats instead of relying on those hard-core GOP members, but I dont know whether this is going to happen.

Kasich also acknowledged the recent town-hall protests and voter anger over a possible repeal, saying lawmakers are getting the message loud and clear.

I think its having an impact from the standpoint of, hey, people are watching, Kasich said. I dont think they mind reform, but dont take everything away.

Kasich voiced his concerns following a meeting with President Donald Trump on Friday, and a day after the nations governors were briefed on the Republicans potential replacement plan. According to a recent poll, 54% of Americans approve of the Affordable Care Act, its highest level of support ever.

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