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Jonathan Chait, who has become my favorite keep-an-eye-on-Trump guy, explains what's up with the elusive Republican plan to replace Obamacare with nothing…or as Donald calls it, "Something terrific."

When I was twelve or so, it was suddenly my Aunt Dot's birthday and I had neglected to get or even make a present for her. So I lied and told her I'd ordered "something terrific" and that they hadn't delivered it yet. In this case, I later managed to come up with something terrific enough that she was pleased. I suspect the G.O.P. will wind up doing what I did then. I gave Aunt Dot a sampler pack of Planter's Salted Nuts. The Republicans will probably send everyone cashews in lieu of health insurance.