Schumer: Roberts Broke His Promise On Commerce Clause

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[NoLibZone]

U.S. Chief Justice John Roberts’ swing vote to uphold ‘Obamacare’ under Congress’s taxing powers has drawn praise from his usual critics. One top Democratic senator lauded Roberts’ “judicial independence” in saving President Obama’s signature law, but also argued that the Bush-appointed jurist broke his promise by narrowing the scope of the Commerce Clause.

In his opinion, Roberts explained in detail why he believes his view is not inconsistent with precedent, siding with conservative architects of the legal challenge in the argument that Congress may not regulate inaction.

“In my view it certainly merited upholding under the Commerce Clause,” said Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-NY), his party’s leader on messaging. “I do worry, in the future, about the courts limiting the Commerce Clause as a way of limiting the ability of the federal government to help average

[NoLibZone]

If the left won, why is he so sad?

This is the largest Rope-a-dope in the history of mankind.

[Cringing Negativism Network]

What’s up with all the Schumer quotes today?

Sheesh.

[afraidfortherepublic]

Since when is a Supreme Court Justice allowed to make “promises” on future cases? If Roberts made a “promise” on a case before it was argued in his court, then he should be impeached.

[beethovenfan]

Shut up, putz head.

[moonshot925]

“We have three branches of government, we a house, we have a senate and we have a president.”

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fG0Jpu9geWY

[umgud]

I think Robert’s decision is wrong, but he sure put a crimp on furure Commerce Clause challenges.

[Norm Lenhart]

...Shroomer went on to explain that astronauts attempting to reach the moon by means of rocket propulsion were doomed to failure, recommending instead the green energy provided by wind turbines attached to the outer hull.

[nothingnew]

“In my view it certainly merited upholding under the Commerce Clause,” said Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-NY), his party’s leader on messaging. “I do worry, in the future, about the courts limiting the Commerce Clause as a way of limiting the ability of the federal government to help average...

That's because you're a douchbag.

FMCDH(BITS)

[MileHi]

No. He didn’t.

[Clock King]

I still want to know what Roberts was threatened with, to force him to change his mind.

[CommieCutter]

This is the largest Rope-a-dope in the history of mankind.

I sure hope so.

[NoLibZone]

true conservatives™ like it when guys like Schumer are un happy .

Geez.

[musicman]

Hey Chuckie!!

[reefdiver]

impeach shoeless john roberts?

[NoLibZone]

And I hope that we don’t realize it until Nov 7th.

The passion this has stirred will help the conservative movement.

[Cringing Negativism Network]

Oh.

Carry on then. :D

[Emmett McCarthy]

A Democrat, especially a sleaze like Schumer, is going to hold someone to a “promise”? LOL

[Paladin2]

"he sure put a crimp on future Commerce Clause challenges. "

Only until there is a 5th true blue (actually red) lib on the panel. The four libs have no respect for CJR's opinion on the Commerce Clause - read Ginsburg's dissent.

[tobyhill]

Schumer is PO’ed because he knows that Obamcare can be repealed by a simple majority or funding blocked by the House and there's nothing he can do about it. He also knows that the State's won their case and don't have to expand Medicaid.