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In reply to the discussion: Scott Still Won't Implement Obamacare [View all]Vinnie From Indy
(10,820 posts)34. The Federal Govt. really doesn't need his OK
If Scott and the FL legislature fail to implement the Affordable Care act, The Feds will set up an exchange for FL citizens.
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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