White House strikes back against health care ruling

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Daily Caller:

The White House wasted no time before it denounced Friday’s federal court decision that the individual mandate portion of President Obama’s much-touted health care reform law is unconstitutional.

The United States Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit, in Atlanta, ruled today that the individual mandate is an unconstitutional extension of power by Congress. (RELATED: Court of Appeals strikes down Obamacare individual mandate)

The court ruled only on the individual mandate, leaving constitutional questions about the rest of the law unanswered.

Writing on the White House blog, Obama adviser Stephanie Cutter responded with the administration’s position: “We strongly disagree with this decision and we are confident it will not stand.”

“The individual responsibility provision — the main part of the law at issue in these cases — is constitutional,” Cutter continued. “Those who claim this provision exceeds Congress’ power to regulate interstate commerce are incorrect.

“Individuals who choose to go without health insurance are making an economic decision that affects all of us — when people without insurance obtain health care they cannot pay for, those with insurance and taxpayers are often left to pick up the tab.”

Cutter notes on the White House blog that four other courts have upheld the law. Today’s ruling, however, marked the first time that a Democrat-appointed judge has ruled against Obama’s health care law — one of the centerpieces of his legislative agenda.

It is widely expected that the Supreme Court will ultimately rule on the law’s constitutionality.

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The Empire Strikes Back

 

This is going all the way to SCOTUS and we'll see which way the pendulum swings this time.

[Pepper]

Evad!

 

The White House wasted no time before it denounced Friday’s federal court decision they scream like cats with mashed tails when things don't go their way.

 

 

The Empire Strikes Back

 

This is going all the way to SCOTUS and we'll see which way the pendulum swings this time.

[Saltbag]

This isn't getting to SCOTUS before the next election. The giant sandbag cannon in the rose garden will make sure of that. SCOTUS could really save a lot of time if they just had two stamps that said "5-4" and "4-5" depending on who introduced the issue.

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Did they stay their decision?

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This isn't getting to SCOTUS before the next election. The giant sandbag cannon in the rose garden will make sure of that. SCOTUS could really save a lot of time if they just had two stamps that said "5-4" and "4-5" depending on who introduced the issue.

 

The "o" and Holder are trying to keep this away from SCOTUS as long as possible. They are hoping to drag it out until one of the conservative justices retires or becomes ill. When the Court does finally grant certiorari, watch for a protracted battle over Kagan's need to recuse herself. The Thomas issue is a non-starter, but Kagan is not. The administration would not want her to recuse herself, but they will enjoy the opportunity to drag the battle out longer.

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This isn't getting to SCOTUS before the next election. The giant sandbag cannon in the rose garden will make sure of that. SCOTUS could really save a lot of time if they just had two stamps that said "5-4" and "4-5" depending on who introduced the issue.

yeah..or 2 stamps that said:

Constitutionally interpreted

or

Legislated from the bench