Tennessee Rep. John Rose is poised to join conservative hard-liners in opposing the current draft of the Republican megabill now moving through the House, according to a person granted anonymity to describe his plans ahead of a formal announcement.
Rose, who is planning to publicly announce his opposition, has not been especially vocal inside the GOP conference in objecting to particular provisions of the legislation. He is not in the House Freedom Caucus, nor has he previously raised concerns about Medicaid cuts or other controversial portions of the bill. His opposition comes as key conservative hard-liners meet at the White House with President Donald Trump, Speaker Mike Johnson and other GOP leaders.
Rose is running for Tennessee governor in a potentially crowded Republican primary that could also include Sen. Marsha Blackburn. Trump’s endorsement is likely to be influential in that race.
