The political posturing began long before the Supreme Court heard oral arguments on the constitutionality of ObamaCare. But, now with arguments concluded, the political posturing is being ratcheted up. While a new poll suggests most Americans expect the high court to overturn the pro-abortion, government-run health care law, the fact is this will be a very…

I call it defending the indefensible. What unfolded inside the Supreme Court on the individual mandate was very clear and direct. Justice Anthony Kennedy, considered to be the swing vote in this issue, expressed serious skepticism about the constitutionality of the mandate – the government requiring citizens to purchase health insurance. And, his skepticism comes…

It was high drama inside the Supreme Court today. The individual mandate – the key element of ObamaCare – was at the center of the debate. The issue: Does the individual mandate, which requires Americans to purchase health insurance, violate the Commerce Clause of the Constitution? If the government can force you to buy health…

The first day of oral arguments before the high court concerning the constitutionality of ObamaCare focused on whether the 1867 Anti-Injunction Act (AIA) applies to this case. The AIA bars claimants from asking for a refund on a tax until that tax has been collected and paid. If the high court concludes the AIA applies…

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