Today, the Supreme Court ruled to uphold a key provision of the Affordable Care Act that provides nationwide health care subsidies, preserving access to health care for millions of Americans.
Tone-deaf Republican presidential hopefuls, who would prefer the law be repealed or ruled unconstitutional, gave statements in opposition to the Supreme Court’s decision.
Hillary Clinton applauded the Supreme Court’s decision and singled out Republicans for their repeated attempts to try and tear down the law. Hillary Clinton is working, as she has her entire life, to improve and provide quality, affordable health care to every American.
GOP REACTIONS TO SCOTUS RULING
MARCO RUBIO
“Despite the Court’s decision, ObamaCare is still a bad law that is having a negative impact on our country and on millions of Americans. I remain committed to repealing this bad law and replacing it with my consumer-centered plan that puts patients and families back in control of their health care decisions. We need Consumer Care, not ObamaCare.” [Tweets from Marco Rubio, 6/25/15, 10:32 a.m. EDT]
JEB BUSH
“I am disappointed by today’s Supreme Court ruling in the King v. Burwell case. But this decision is not the end of the fight against Obamacare. […] As President of the United States, I would make fixing our broken health care system one of my top priorities. I will work with Congress to repeal and replace this flawed law with conservative reforms that empower consumers with more choices and control over their health care decisions.” [Statement from Jeb Bush, 6/25/15]
RICK PERRY
“While I disagree with the ruling, it was never up to the Supreme Court to save us from Obamacare. […] It’s time we repealed Obamacare and replaced it with truly affordable, patient centered-health care reform, and I look forward to laying out my ideas on this issue.” [Statement from Rick Perry, 6/25/15]
MIKE HUCKABEE
“Today’s King v. Burwell decision, which protects and expands ObamaCare, is an out-of-control act of judicial tyranny. […] As President, I will protect Medicare, repeal ObamaCare, and pass real reform that will actually lower costs, while focusing on cures and prevention rather than intervention.” [Statement from Mike Huckabee, 6/25/15]
SCOTT WALKER
“Today’s Supreme Court ruling upholding the administration’s implementation of ObamaCare means Republicans in the House and Senate must redouble their efforts to repeal and replace this destructive and costly law. […] Now, instead of just finger-pointing from the president for why his law is failing, we need real leadership in Washington, and Congress needs to repeal and replace ObamaCare.” [CNN, 6/25/15]
RAND PAUL
“This decision turns both the rule of law and common sense on its head. […] As President, I would make it my mission to repeal it [Obamacare], and propose real solutions for our healthcare system.” [Statement from Rand Paul, 6/25/15]
CHRIS CHRISTIE
Chris Christie[email protected] : This decision turns common language on its head. Now leaders must turn our attention to making the case that ObamaCare must be replaced. [6/25/15, 10:57 a.m. EDT]
CARLY FIORINA
“The lasting solution here is what we’ve been saying all along. We need to repeal ObamaCare.” [Statement from Carly Fiorina, 6/25/15]
BOBBY JINDAL
“President Obama would like this to be the end of the debate on Obamacare, but it isn’t. […] Now that the Supreme Court has ruled, the debate will grow. Conservatives must be fearless in demanding that our leaders in Washington repeal and replace Obamacare with a plan that will lower health care costs and restore freedom.” [Statement from Bobby Jindal, 6/25/15]
LINDSEY GRAHAM
“Today’s decision only reinforces why we need a president who will bring about real reform that repeals Obamacare and replaces it with a plan that expands consumer choice, increases coverage, delivers better value for the dollar, and gives states more control, without stifling job creation.” [Statement from Lindsey Graham, 6/25/15]
BEN CARSON
Dr. Ben Carson @RealBenCarson: Those of us who pledge to repeal #Obamacare must redouble our efforts and not waste time and energy mourning today’s #SCOTUS ruling. [6/25/15, 12:23 p.m. EDT]
RICK SANTORUM
Rick Santorum[email protected] : Today’s Supreme Court ruling is another reminder that if we want to get rid of #Obamacare, we must elect a conservative President #RICK2016 [6/25/15, 11:40 a.m. EDT]
GEORGE PATAKI
George E. Pataki[email protected] : Sadly, #SCOTUS has again stretched to save #Obamacare making plain the need to repeal & replace with a patient-centric market based plan. [6/25/15, 11:03 a.m. EDT]