The leader of a centrist group of House Republicans said late Wednesday that he will oppose the GOP's ObamaCare replacement legislation.



Rep. Charlie Dent (R-Pa.), a co-chairman of the centrist Tuesday Group, said in a statement that the bill to repeal and replace the 2010 healthcare law "misses the mark."

Dent had previously expressed concerns about the bill's rollback of the Medicaid expansion. His formal opposition could open the door to more centrists voting against the GOP leadership's proposal.

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Dent warned the bill would result in insurance coverage losses.





"After careful deliberation, I cannot support the bill and will oppose it. I believe this bill, in its current form, will lead to the loss of coverage and make insurance unaffordable for too many Americans, particularly for low-to-moderate income and older individuals," Dent said.

Dent's announcement came as a meeting between GOP leaders and members of the Tuesday Group stretched late into Wednesday night.

GOP leaders plan to bring the bill for a vote on Thursday.