Some people amaze me with their child-like logic and ability to regurgitate fox news talking points that are not only inaccurate but contribute nothing to the conversation even worth mentioning...but for you opi, i will take the time and explain something...
The president and other federal employees had a system much like the ACA before the ACA was passed. They had great healthcare and they still do. As with all places of employment, people can choose to keep their old plans. They kept the diamond package. After all, they are serving our country and deserve this much. Since they are the government and a fine employer, they have not sought to punish workers. They kept what they had.
My guess is the gop will struggle to win an election anywhere for the next 10 years at least. This govt. Shutdown of tens of thousands of employees will not soon be forgotten. Defaulting on our debts (thursday) will be the end of the gop. I think once everyone gets adjusted to the new system and the kinks are all worked out, people will resent thd gop and their tantrums even more.
My hope is that decent moderate republicans take their party back from teapublicans...and only then will they stand a chance. When moderate republicans come to play compromise takes place and solutions are met.
I wanted to share this little bit of humor regarding the shutdown and how most sane americans view this situation and gop behavior.