washington president donald trump launch charm offensive type see brief chaotic tenure forcefully rally behind legislation repeal obamacare healthcare law try placate bill opponents often blustery trump face test credibility voters catapult office celebrity outsider ceo president cut deal washington new york businessman live image dealmaker chief interview dozen white house congressional aid members congress conservative activists offer glimpse attempt conduct formidable high-stakes negotiation presidency show circumspect trump many see publicly acknowledge make point blunt combustible style appear listen talk say try appease supporters critics signal flexibility legislation face criticism multiple front democrats influential republicans say would rip health insurance away millions americans increase cost many others include voters help elect trump problem could haunt fellow republicans 2018 congressional elections conservatives say go far enough gutting affordable care act president barack obama signature healthcare reform pass democrats 2010. republicans long seek dismantle law see government overreach trump call obamacare disaster make repeal replacement key campaign pledge political stake immense eight-week-old presidency mark instability infighting battle media question temperament stubborn investigation tie campaign russian intelligence lot time politicians gather room pontificate gather people room senior white house official say trump negotiation style week gather people hear opinions think lose little bite speak forcefully definitely let say piece listen president reach influential conservatives u.s. senator ted cruz group heritage foundation americans prosperity express skepticism bill gregarious reasonable listen lecture say tim phillips president afp group back billionaires charles david koch part small group conservative leaders meet trump oval office wednesday night say negotiation let figure ways make proposal good phillips say trump trump indicate go far make conservatives happy insist core elements bill must remain intact chance pass house representatives senate control republicans one stick point involve use tax credit help consumers purchase health insurance trump favor make clear vehicle finally undo damage obamacare repeal replace say another senior white house official improve process encourage that trump operate razor-thin margin success defection 20 republicans house could sink bill prospect already discontent among senate republicans hold even slim edge democrats group aarp advocate old americans american medical association come strongly bill conservatives house advocacy group oppose bill would like slow process rework fundamentals argue legislation retain basic facets obamacare include federal assistance purchase health insurance penalties coverage lapse house speaker paul ryan hop pass legislation within two weeks house move priorities leave little time wholesale alterations representative kevin brady chairman house ways mean committee say expect bill would largely remain current form know lot people good ideas terrific fit future bill white house try persuade conservatives house bill first step three-step process soon join companion bill would embrace policy priorities regulations put place secretary health human service tom price also address concern aid say challenge trump whether convince enough wary conservatives back first step plan without able guarantee phase come pass could leave record vote bill feel adequately dismantle obamacare conservatives may also see point stick neck back bill may die senate futile effort say rachel bovard policy analyst heritage foundation oppose bill white house aggressively make case house bill best chance away obamacare move far rightward placate conservatives could stir opposition moderate republicans lead bill stoke powerful backlash among millions americans would lose health insurance include many republicans many democrats already plan run campaign issue white house busy week try reassure moderate republicans well vice president mike pence hold meet congress include senate majority leader mitch mcconnell republican aide say trump budget director mick mulvaney former house member invite conservative lawmakers dinner white house next tuesday trump plan leverage power office another way make trip kentucky tennessee come days sell house bill american public early week trump welcome 30 republican house members many say never white house contrast style obama often criticize attempt engage fully congress east room trump tell come back every week grover norquist longtime conservative tax advocate praise trump strategy say make people feel love appreciate part team trump test dealmaker image sell healthcare bill