If SCOTUS Guts Obamacare, It’s Terrible For Republicans–And They Know It
Click here for reuse options!A plaintiff victory would bring Republicans the closest to repealing the Affordable Care Act. But the party has begun to fret about the fallout from King v. Burwell, fearing the sudden loss of subsidies could put pressure on lawmakers and governors to restore them.
The loss of subsidies for millions of people would also put the Obama administration on the offense for the first time to protect its signature healthcare law.A White House crusade against the GOP would mean a firestorm of accusations that the party is taking away healthcare and endangering lives — building up for the 2016 election.
To avoid that situation, some Republicans are floating a stopgap that would keep the subsidies in place temporarily.
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3 responses to If SCOTUS Guts Obamacare, It’s Terrible For Republicans–And They Know It
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jybarz March 3rd, 2015 at 20:26
Now repukes really don’t know if they’re coming or going.
Jack E Raynbeau March 3rd, 2015 at 23:09
They have no idea whether they’re afoot or horseback. I can assure you that they will indeed sh!t in their Sunday hats.
anothertoothpick March 4th, 2015 at 09:09
If the court rules agains ACA, we will return to the days, when you find out you need a medical operation, the first call you make is to a bankruptcy lawyer.