Posted on 09/08/2011 10:49:45 AM PDT by SeekAndFind
Politico’s Jennifer Haberkorn reports the disappointing news that the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled that the State of Virginia lacks the standing to sue the federal government over the Obama health-care law. The decision was based on a procedural question over the right to sue, and therefore does not change the high likelihood that this issue will be decided by the Supreme Court. Fortunately, it also appears as if the decision will not help the Obama administration bolster its legal case against the individual mandate. As Haberkorn reports, “The legal victories might not provide the administration with much political ammunition against the law’s critics, though, since the rulings didn’t focus on the merits of the law.”
Despite its conservative reputation, the Fourth Circuit has been moving to the left over the last half-decade or so, a drift confirmed by this latest opinion. All three judges on the case were Democratic appointees, so the decision does not give us much insight into how the Supreme Court will rule when (and if, to be technical) it takes up the case.
What say you Seek and Find?
RE: What say you Seek and Find?
The Fourth Circuit is Wrong Says I.
Three judges, randomly selected, one appointed by Clinton, the other two by the big zero. Coincidence?
“the State of Virginia lacks the standing to sue the federal government over the Obama health-care law.”
BOGUS RULING....
Obamacare is in DIRECT opposition to the laws of Virginia, and it was passed BEFORE Obamacare became law.
Unbiased. /s
To SCOTUS ASAP, and 1st on the docket when they go in session !!!!!!!!!!
To SCOTUS ASAP, and 1st on the docket when they go in session !!!!!!!!!!
This was a three judge panel of the 4th Circuit.
Will this be re-heard by the entire Court?
En Banc...
The court said Virginia had no right to bring its lawsuit because “the sole provision challenged here — the individual mandate — imposes no obligations” on the state itself
SO NOW THE ATTORNEY GENERALS OF STATES CANNOT DEFEND THE RIGHTS OF ITS CITIZENS?
The 4th did a ‘duck and cover’.
I fail to see how we aren't headed for blood sponsored by govt and democrats -typically the same thing.
None of the Circuit Court rulings matter, even the ones with which we agree. SCOTUS is all that matters on this issue.
Per this Washington Examiner article, 2 of the 3 judges on the 4th Circuit were appointed by Obama and the other was appointed by Clinton.
If it works for health insurance then it could work for flood insurance.
FUBO GTFO ! 499 Days until Noon Jan 20, 2013 - Hell Yes, change is coming!
“SO NOW THE ATTORNEY GENERALS OF STATES CANNOT DEFEND THE RIGHTS OF ITS CITIZENS?”
Would seem to me that such rulings precede secession...
The 4th Circuit used to be more conservative. When the Dems in the senate started filibustering Bush nominees several 4th circuit openings were unfilled. When Barry took office in 2008 with a Dem senate these slots were filled quickly. Gang of 14 didn’t help when they failed to implement the nuclear option.
Next will be tornado, hurricane, and avalanche insurance.
So the Federal employees in black robes have no problem with the virginal law outlawing enforcement of any individual mandates.
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