Oral arguments in lawsuit that could strip coverage for more than 7.8 million Floridians who have a pre-existing condition begin today
Oral arguments in the GOP lawsuit to strip coverage from over 7.8 million Floridians who have a pre-existing condition begin today and Self-Serving Rick Scott refuses to oppose it. The lawsuit would make the health care law’s individual mandate unconstitutional, axing protections for pre-existing conditions coverage and skyrocketing health care costs.
When asked about his stance on the lawsuit, Scott first refused to answer questions or oppose it before declaring: “We’ve got to reward people for caring for themselves.”
In June, the Justice Department decided it would not defend the health care law against a lawsuit by Republican attorneys general intended to sabotage health care for Americans. Now, nearly three months later, as their lawsuit is being heard by a federal judge, Senate Republicans candidates like Scott are scrambling to rewrite their history and contain voter backlash around it.
“By refusing to oppose this lawsuit self-serving Rick Scott is sending a clear message that he does not want to support pre-existing conditions protections and cannot be trusted to stand up for Floridians,” said Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee spokesman David Bergstein. “Health care is a top issue for voters and they want a Senator who will put their interests first — by refusing to oppose this lawsuit, Rick Scott has proven he fails that test.”
