Republicans Seize On Individual Mandate As Tax

Yesterday’s ruling by the Supreme Court saved President Obama’s healthcare law, but gave Republicans new ammo. Chief Justice Roberts wrote in his opinion that the individual mandate is a tax, which Republicans dislike. As do most Americans. Republicans have often campaigned that Obamacare included taxes, but now they have the […]


Daily Briefing: Supreme Choice

Editor’s Note: The video version was recorded, but there was no audio. Hello, and welcome to a special edition of Daily Briefing, Daily Briefing: Supreme Choice. Now today the Supreme Court upheld President Obama’s signature domestic policy law, the Affordable Care Act. Chief Justice John Roberts was the swing vote, […]


Attorney General Eric Holder Held In Contempt

The House of Representatives has held Attorney General Eric Holder in contempt of Congress. This is the first time a Cabinet member has been successfully been held in contempt. The move was largely symbolic because any court action will take years. Most Democrats did not vote, and almost all Republicans […]


5-4 Victory For Obama Administration

In a chaotic day, the entire Affordable Care Act was deemed constitutional and was upheld. The Supreme Court decided 5-4, with Chief Justice John Roberts being the swing vote, joining the majority. Most expected that Justice Anthony Kennedy would be the swing vote. Instead, Justice Kennedy joined the dissent. He […]


What Did This Cost President Obama?

As the Supreme Court is preparing to rule on President Obama’s signature domestic policy, what did this cost President Obama? The health care law was not easy to pass. Passing it cost President Obama quite a bit of political capital. Also, and quite evidently, it cost President Obama the House […]