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In reply to the discussion: Scott Still Won't Implement Obamacare [View all]Daniel537
(1,560 posts)31. Because the law does not require him to setup the exchanges
And the SCOTUS ruled that the states don't have to accept the Medicaid expansion, a real kick in the teeth to the poor.
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What happened is that every time they've defied the law, they've gotten away with it
FiveGoodMen
Nov 2012
#33
He's not breaking the law, states don't have to set up exchanges or join the expanded Medicaid
PoliticAverse
Nov 2012
#15
Thanks. I didn't read the link. I know about the Medicaid expansion rejection option.
valerief
Nov 2012
#26
I know; all I hear is 'we must follow the constitution' - well ACA is CONSTITUTIONAL.
democrat_patriot
Nov 2012
#6
The part requiring states to participate in the expanded Medicaid program was found unconstitutional
PoliticAverse
Nov 2012
#17
He did not take Fed. funds in the past & 52% rejected his constitutional amendmend on healthcare
demo dutch
Nov 2012
#9
Me too!!! He's a first-class crook anyway, so there's nothing to feel bad about. nt
Sarah Ibarruri
Nov 2012
#37
Our MSM is becoming obsolete, CNN, ABC, and the rest. They're corrupted by big $$ owners
crunch60
Nov 2012
#48
Rick Scott is a predator, a crook, and an authoritarian, and LOVES to wield power...
Sarah Ibarruri
Nov 2012
#43
They did hate him because he blocked the building of a new rail system. Don't know if they got over
patricia92243
Nov 2012
#24
Considering how he hosed all those poor people waiting for hours and hours to vote,
Nika
Nov 2012
#32
I live in Florida, with this HCA Medicare fraud criminal as its governor...
Sarah Ibarruri
Nov 2012
#35
They can implement the exchanges, but unfortunately they can't make him accept the Medicaid money
Daniel537
Nov 2012
#55
He got away with massive Medicare fraud, resigned, then Florida voted him is an Governor.
libdem4life
Nov 2012
#47