they had 2 months since McCain killed the last effort
they had 8 months since the inauguration
they had 11 months since Trump was elected and they knew that he'd sign a bill
they had 7 years since they started their 'repeal Obamacare" mantra

Time wasn't the enemy
Real, hard facts were the enemy

Something about not knowing wtf you're doing
and how many people's lives it would ruin