Many believe the Democrat victory celebration over passing Obamacare will be short-lived. Within hours of passing a historic health care bill, Democrats may face legal action by attorneys general in a number of U.S. states.
McCollum, who is planning a run for governor of Florida, is expected to hold a press conference on Monday to discuss his lawsuit and the provisions he believes are unconstitutional.
McCollum claims the bill is unconstitutional because it forces people to have health insurance. He said the bill also violates states’ sovereignty.
In addition to Florida, South Carolina, Nebraska, Texas, Utah, Pennsylvania, Washington, North Dakota and South Dakota are expected to join Florida or sue independently to repeal the health care law.
Some of the officials from various states who oppose the Obamacare law are Democrats who believe the new law is full of unfunded mandates that will hurt state governments and residents.
"It's ridiculous to think that the answer to having people who cannot afford health insurance is to pass a law ordering them to purchase policies they can't afford under penalty of $750 fines," said attorney and political strategist Mike Baker.
"I don't believe U.S. Supreme Court judges will allow citizens to be punished because they a poor and can't afford health insurance," he said.
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I hope we sue. I agree this is totally rediculous. It really reminds me of the child support system I had to deal with many years ago. (another great government run program I might add) When I got in court they told me if I couldn't pay what they told me I owed, I would go to jail. I asked what would happen if I lost my job and they said I would go to jail. I love our government.
And who will pay for this? The broke states? No the people will pay! Let them pay out of thier pockets that we have to fill!
Randy, who do you think is going to pay for "Obamacare" or do you believe it is a "free lunch".
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