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Nuclear Unicorn

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14. If I understand the nature of the lawsuit correctly

Reply to kentuck (Original post)

Wed Jul 30, 2014, 07:57 PM

Jul 2014

they are suing to have the employer mandate enforced -- even though they oppose the employer mandate (EM).

They believe the EM will be widely unpopular and thus politically damaging to the President. There may be merits to that cynical manipulation as the President has obviously delayed implementation and who would do that if they believed it would be the awesomest thing ever.

Still, it's a cynical lawsuit.

On the upside if some court says, "Yes, the law must be enforced as written" then we can drive a stake through the heart of signing statements.

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Are we headed toward a constitutional "crisis" with this Republican lawsuit? [View all] kentuck Jul 2014 OP

Maybe the ten million with healthcare and the 100 million with better healthcare should randys1 Jul 2014 #1

I do wonder what they are seeking ultimately Proud Liberal Dem Jul 2014 #2

They would use it to further their mission to Impeach the President. misterhighwasted Jul 2014 #3

Control of the Senate is irrelevant Proud Liberal Dem Jul 2014 #5

Yes correct. House Repukes will do just that & the teabag constituents will party like New Years Eve misterhighwasted Jul 2014 #17

Yes, when an entire Circuit Court dies from laughter. nt HooptieWagon Jul 2014 #4

Here's a pretty good summation of the issues, at hand ... 1StrongBlackMan Jul 2014 #6

Thanks for the link! kentuck Jul 2014 #8

IMO they are looking for an end-run around the senate HereSince1628 Jul 2014 #7

They also think they'll avoid the type of backlash they got after the Clinton impeachment. GoCubsGo Jul 2014 #13

Nope, it will be dismissed after the first motion. MohRokTah Jul 2014 #9

I think you are correct... kentuck Jul 2014 #11

No. former9thward Jul 2014 #10

5 Fascists on the SCOTUS. Well interpreted! blkmusclmachine Jul 2014 #12

If I understand the nature of the lawsuit correctly Nuclear Unicorn Jul 2014 #14

i have no faith in this supreme court. rethugs would win the road to impeachment. spanone Jul 2014 #15

There is no lawsuit - republicans hate frivolous lawsuits aint_no_life_nowhere Jul 2014 #16