Wishful thinking. SCOTUS is untethered from the Constitution; they will decide based on their personal prejudices. That means Obamacare will survive. Bookmark.
I know the typical Freeper response to everything is “the fix is in”.
I think the Court will rule for King just like it ruled for Hobby Lobby.
Yup.
Wishful thinking. SCOTUS is untethered from the Constitution; they will decide based on their personal prejudices. That means Obamacare will survive. Bookmark.
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At first blush that would be my view as well.
But if you are right, the straightforward approach for the Supremes would be to simply let the Circuit Courts decide the case. AFAIK, only one court has ruled in favor of the strict interpretation of the law as written. And there is a very good chance that decision of a 3 judge panel will be overturned by a review of the full court which is dominated by the Dems.
This is what makes the fact that the Supremes are taking up the case so significant. That and the fact that the Political Winds have reversed course since the last Obamacare visit to the Supreme Court.
So I am betting that we will see a favorable ruling. The language of the bill is quite clear. The “Typo Argument” would set a terrible precedent and will not fly with this court.
you confident enough to put your money where your cynicism is?
I have wishful thinking too, but reality is what you speak. I am convinced that Roberts voted the way he did because he thought Obamacare would be popular. So much for that.