GOP Republicans voted to delay Affordable Care Act 's individual health care mandate . Zelizer : GOP risks fissures as GOP benefits become clear to Republicans . He says GOP governors are at odds with legislators over aspects of the law . During that time , almost every Republican consistently challenged the argument that the legislation would improve the overall quality of the nation 's health care system and make it more equitable . Zelizer : Uncompromising stance on health care is bad strategy for GOP .
GOP Republicans voted to delay Affordable Care Act 's individual health care mandate . Zelizer : GOP risks fissures as GOP benefits become clear to Republicans . He says GOP governors are at odds with legislators over aspects of the law . Zelizer : Uncompromising stance on health care is bad strategy for GOP .