Pelosi: ‘I’m Predicting Six-to-Three in Favor’ for Health Care Ruling
- Posted on April 4, 2012 at 12:11pm by
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House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi said Tuesday she’s predicting a six-to-three Supreme Court ruling in favor of President Barack Obama’s health care overhaul.
“I have confidence that if we’re talking about the law of the land and our compliance with it that we will be OK,” Pelosi said during a private event at the Paley Center for Media in New York.
“Right now there are over 80 million people who are benefiting from the bill,” the California Democrat added. “We can’t roll that back, so we have to find a way to keep it.”
Pelosi said the bill was written in an “ironclad way” to remain in compliance with the Constitution, but said lawmakers would find a way to preserve its core policies in the event all or part of it is struck down.
“I think the bill will be upheld,” she maintained. “But we really do have to find a way to keep what is in the bill and what is coming.”
She continued, “They could go a couple ways…you could have one piece of it taken out and then you address it one way. That’s called severability, you sever one piece of it from the bill. Or they could say since this is in here we’re declaring the whole bill unconstitutional.”
“I’m predicting six-to-three in favor, so we we shall see,” Pelosi added. “It’s a lesson in civics and I respect it, I respect the court and judicial review.”
Obama prompted outrage earlier this week when he said he believed the law would be upheld, and that a move to overturn it would be “judicial activism.” The Justice Department has since been ordered to clarify the remarks.
Video of Pelosi’s full hour-long appearance is available here.
(h/t BuzzFeed)
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Comments (200)
SPOT_OF_TEA
Posted on April 4, 2012 at 12:40pmUnfortunately I agree with Nancy…..We are on an irreversible road to socialism and this healthcare law is a necessary tool to continue down that road…..They will never get the votes in congress again for a long time so they cant let this bill go down….And atleast 1 more Judge will vote for the law to give cover for Kennedy…probably Roberts to really give the bill credibility….as if to say If he voted for it it must be constitutional
Report Post »Sue Dohnim
Posted on April 4, 2012 at 12:39pmA Classic Pelosi video from a few years ago..
Hypocrisy…
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8pFC3LKMIQo
Report Post »TheObamanation
Posted on April 4, 2012 at 12:56pm“we really do have to find a way to keep what is in the bill and what is coming.” … that just wreaks of confidence that the bill will be upheld … Why would you need to find a way to keep what’s in the bill if the court upholds it 6-3 ? … Pelosi is just one huge contradiction
Report Post »Snowleopard {gallery of cat folks}
Posted on April 4, 2012 at 12:58pmBeyond hypocrisy for anything insane Pelosi says or declares. The fact is I still have to wonder what counter move Kaiser Obama has up his sleeve for the defeat of Obamacare; probably the reinstatement of it via executive order.
Report Post »teamarcheson
Posted on April 4, 2012 at 1:24pmSotamyor was right. Roberts and Kennedy sided with the Radicals to uphold Obamacare. Its expected, Roberts and his wife want to be accepted by the Washington elites and be invited to social parties. He is the Chief Justice and never gets invited to any party. Roberts is now one of the elites and will be graciously welcomed and his kids will be accepted to Harvard when they are ready.
Report Post »kaydeebeau
Posted on April 4, 2012 at 1:34pmI can buy the 7-3 but that the decision is to overturn the unconstitutional law. I think the 3 female judges will be the dissenters. Could even see an 8-2 decision to overturn with the 2 O appointees as the dissenters.
I am putting on my Pollyanna glasses today and having faith in the integrity of the majority of this court
Report Post »kaydeebeau
Posted on April 4, 2012 at 1:36pmoops – fingers were off …6 -3 or 7-2 was what I meant
Report Post »dmerwin
Posted on April 4, 2012 at 1:48pmkaydeebeau
Report Post »He could be counting on a dead justice voting.
MAMMY_NUNN
Posted on April 4, 2012 at 2:42pmDoesn’t matter what the decision is because “I WILL NOT COMPLY” what will they do fine and jail us all ?
Report Post »SpankDaMonkey
Posted on April 4, 2012 at 2:58pm.
Report Post »I wonder how many pairs of knee pads she goes thru in a year?………
knockered
Posted on April 4, 2012 at 2:59pmI think a good faith gesture on her part would be to give back the 25 or so millions she has collected while in office on our payroll. Matter of fact it wouldn’t be a bad idea for them all to give back the money they have stolen while holding our trust in office. Just saying..
Report Post »the_zazzy
Posted on April 4, 2012 at 4:47pmI think some of that Botox has leaked into her cranium!
Report Post »ProbIemSoIver
Posted on April 4, 2012 at 5:56pmHey Pelosi. I wouldn’t touch that bet.
I would bet 9 to 1 in favor of MAGNA CARTA 2015.
B**ch !!!! Eat $#it !!!!
Report Post »Freedom from liberals
Posted on April 4, 2012 at 7:33pmHer Hate Assberry days have inflicted severe mental damage. She is as dilusional as a window pane junkie.
Report Post »DisillusionedDaily
Posted on April 4, 2012 at 8:13pmThey say those LSD flashbacks can seriously affect one’s ability to discern reality. She seems to be having them more often since she wielded the Speaker’s gavel!
Report Post »v-vet1968
Posted on April 4, 2012 at 9:06pmI predict 6-3 they will fined out your really a man!!!
Report Post »AZRACISTBIGOT
Posted on April 5, 2012 at 11:40amLMAO, Delusional Liberal Hack
Report Post »Gonzo
Posted on April 4, 2012 at 12:36pmDon’t forget, this ditz said the Democrats would hold the House in 2010.
Report Post »DamocleAurelius
Posted on April 4, 2012 at 12:53pmWelk that settles it then: 6 to 3 it is…against.
Report Post »HKS
Posted on April 4, 2012 at 1:02pmShe may know more than you think, she could have the knee capers working on a few judges.
Report Post »Gonzo
Posted on April 4, 2012 at 1:27pmIf she knows it’s going to pass, so would Obama. If Obama knew it was passing, he would be out there telling us how wise the court is and how much he respects their decisions. He’s doing the exact opposite of that.
Report Post »dmerwin
Posted on April 4, 2012 at 1:46pmGonzo
Report Post »Your reply is right on the mark. In the past he has NEVER questioned their actions or judgement.
knockered
Posted on April 4, 2012 at 3:05pmI hope the supreme court puts this fool in his place for the way he has called them out. Hopefully his arrogance will be his demise. Go back to Kenya fool maybe there you can become king and rule all the people. The American people left British rule many years ago, and fought hard to gain our independence from it, not to have some smart talking arrogant wanna be take it away.Vote him out in 2012…
Report Post »Gonzo
Posted on April 4, 2012 at 3:50pmDmerwin, actually he has, during the SOTU 2 years ago. That was AFTER he knew the decision was not to his liking. I think this is the same thing. Kagen gave him the bad news last Friday and he’s been on the attack ever since.
Report Post »elosogrande
Posted on April 4, 2012 at 12:36pmDoes she get more stupid every day, or does her stupidity just become more apparent ever day?
Report Post »dmerwin
Posted on April 4, 2012 at 12:40pmBoth
Report Post »Anonymous T. Irrelevant
Posted on April 4, 2012 at 12:58pmThe brain damage from the Haight-Ashbury days is catching up, now.
Report Post »9111315
Posted on April 4, 2012 at 1:00pmShe is talking to her audience. Yes, they are getting more and more stupid everyday.
Report Post »13th Imam
Posted on April 4, 2012 at 1:04pmHow much ,of the TAXPAYERS CASH, is she willing to bet?? DEMO”s never use their own money.
Report Post »kaydeebeau
Posted on April 4, 2012 at 2:02pmYes
Report Post »shiftingcargo
Posted on April 4, 2012 at 4:42pmOld Nanc seems to be drinking more lately.
Report Post »pap pap
Posted on April 4, 2012 at 12:34pmPelosi wouldn’t know the truth if it bit her on the a$$. Liberals think that whatever they believe in is the law of the land. Why don’t they just read the law of the land and know how it is supposed to be.
Come to think of it. When the SCOTUS shoots this down, her and all the libs will really be bit on the a$$.
Report Post »huey6367
Posted on April 4, 2012 at 12:33pmPelosi: “We can’t roll that back, so we have to find a way to keep it.”
No. I disagree. You can roll back anything if you want to. It may cost you re-election but it can be done. So strike 1 (on this topic).
And now it is 80 million people benefitting from the bill? First, I thought it was law now. Second, I didn’t think it kicked in until 2014. Third, it was 30 million yesterday. The day before it was 15 million. How do 80 million benefit from it when 45 million were without insurance? Ya’ll make these numbers up. Give me some fact that says how many are benefitting. Can’t do it can ya?
Listen to Obie talk and he is scared to death that it is going to be ruled unconstitutional. And why is that? Because he KNOWS it is unconstitutional. Obie is not dumb. He lies to the public and they believe him. Why? Because the press says he is so frickin smart. I am not the brightest person in the world (nor am I stupid) but I can spot a liar a mile away. I just wish I was a good enough shot to put him down sniper style.
Report Post »dmerwin
Posted on April 4, 2012 at 12:41pmGood point the number ONE reason for the bill was to insure the uninsured and it does not even do that.
Report Post »Henrys_Ghost
Posted on April 4, 2012 at 12:31pmSomeone needs to drug test this witch. Nan, step away from the pipe.
Report Post »Ruler4You
Posted on April 4, 2012 at 12:34pmShe’s delusional. But that’s the one thing socialists all seem to have in common. Self delusion.
Report Post »db321
Posted on April 4, 2012 at 12:39pmThe Liberals have learned a lot from Mohammed – they learned to take the truth and flip it! Pelosi is probably correct about the Vote being 6 / 3 – she is wrong about the decision upheld – Obama Care will be thrown out!
She is hanging on to each thread that Obama will be re elected – her future depends on it!
Report Post »NancyBee
Posted on April 4, 2012 at 2:14pmI can’t say anything nice about her…………
Report Post »EP46
Posted on April 5, 2012 at 7:08amIt‘s only ’secondary drug addiction” …she visits the Oval office too often.
Report Post »Impenitent
Posted on April 4, 2012 at 12:30pm6 to 3?
I prefer 25 or 6 to 4
Report Post »dmerwin
Posted on April 4, 2012 at 12:33pmThat’s “Chicago” politics.
Report Post »youdidthis
Posted on April 4, 2012 at 12:29pmit is time to hang the corrupt and treasonous…
Report Post »nancy …you are number 3.
Silat
Posted on April 4, 2012 at 12:29pmAin’t gonna happen. Keep giving it up to the universe you skank!
Report Post »Wildblue3
Posted on April 4, 2012 at 12:28pmI truly hope that she isn’t speaking cause she knows something. I would hate to think one of the justices have been more compromised.
Report Post »huey6367
Posted on April 4, 2012 at 12:35pmYa know, that is one of the things that worries me about this. Chicago style politics in the WH. Coerce a justice into voting the other way. I would hope that they are above that.
Report Post »Vickie Dhaene
Posted on April 4, 2012 at 12:43pmI would believe that would bet Kagan. I think she helped construct this plan.
Report Post »huey6367
Posted on April 4, 2012 at 12:58pmKagan helped construct this monstrosity. No doubt. She shouldn’t even be a part of the decision. Have they ever impeached a Justice?
Report Post »floridacockleburr
Posted on April 4, 2012 at 12:27pmWell, I guess that settles it then.
Report Post »oldguy49
Posted on April 4, 2012 at 12:32pmi wonder if the I.R.S. was asked to audit anyone on the supreme court
Report Post »dmerwin
Posted on April 4, 2012 at 12:34pmAccording to Bernbart and Encinom you would be correct, Nancy is the regular Oracle of freakin Delphi.
Report Post »EP46
Posted on April 5, 2012 at 7:09amWho called Nanny….Kagen or Sotomayor ?
Report Post »dmerwin
Posted on April 4, 2012 at 12:26pmI thought Kagan was SUPPOSED to recuse herself as she was the solicitor general under Obama when the law was drafted and had input.
Report Post »dmerwin
Posted on April 4, 2012 at 12:25pmNancy Pelosi makes even the rest of the democratic party look like pikers when it comes to hypocrisy. Read the book, “Do As I Say (Not As I Do): Profiles in Liberal Hypocrisy”, it is not expensive and very insightful and entertaining.
Report Post »TH30PH1LUS
Posted on April 4, 2012 at 12:25pmHere’s my prediction: IF the Supreme Court bows to Obama and grants sweeping powers to the Federal Government to demand every American BUY a product of their choosing, then an unstoppable flood of legislation will follow, dimming the light of Liberty forever.
“It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery.” Galatians 5:1
Report Post »hatchetjob
Posted on April 4, 2012 at 2:01pmI may have to go to prison, because I don’t plan on buying nothing the gov. is dishing out. And I’m okay with that.
Report Post »Maji
Posted on April 4, 2012 at 12:25pmWhen it’s over will NBC offer her a show coming on
Report Post »after sharpton??
Bill Rowland
Posted on April 4, 2012 at 2:53pmMake her Rev Als cohost. They compliment each other, dumb and dumber.
OMG 2012
Report Post »NotPoliticallyCorrect
Posted on April 4, 2012 at 12:23pmWell aren’t you just the amazing effing Kreskin?
Report Post »dmerwin
Posted on April 4, 2012 at 12:31pmNice.
Report Post »PPMStudios
Posted on April 4, 2012 at 12:22pmI’ll predict six to three also.
Nazi Piglosi can’t have many more viable brain-cells than that… Probably closer to 3.
Report Post »DisgustedinCT
Posted on April 4, 2012 at 12:20pmWhere is Dorthy in her house when you really need her.
Report Post »mikee1
Posted on April 4, 2012 at 12:20pmThat would mean there are 6 NEO-SATANIST, COMMUNIST DUMMYCRAPS on the Court, like this witch. I predict 6-3 AGAINST. That is because 2 of the more liberal WILL NOT WANT TO APPEAR AS CONSTITUTIONALLY RETARDED as ODUMBO’S TELEPROMPTER SCRIPT WRITERS. LOL.
Report Post »Shasta
Posted on April 4, 2012 at 12:20pmShe also was confident that the democrats would keep the house in 2010. It is the first time I have felt a little confident that the individual mandate will be struck down.
Report Post »CatB
Posted on April 4, 2012 at 12:18pmYou old hag … your dream is America’s nightmare .. and I predict a BIG loss for Dems in November. Americans are tired of being bullied by the likes of you .. and I think the SCOTUS is also!
OMG 2012!
Report Post »dmerwin
Posted on April 4, 2012 at 12:30pmCorrect, She lives in a fantasy world not figuratively, but literally. Do you think she knows how to pay her own monthly bills, shop for groceries, fill up her car with gas, drive. She considers being in congress a job and “work”.
Report Post »GeorgieJo
Posted on April 4, 2012 at 12:58pmPeelooski is a hag.
PASS the BILL then READ IT.
Botox has invaded her cranium or else she has been stomping too many grapes in her tax paid for vineyard.
I think the old hag misses that BIG gavel.
Make any conclusions you want to.
Peelooski and Debby WaspySchutlzee should have a morning talk show on OWN channel.
WHO LISTENS to these CLOWNS anymore????
OMG 2012
Report Post »KeithOlberdink
Posted on April 4, 2012 at 12:16pmYes, ok Nancy, just like you predicted the dems would keep the house in November. What a moron.
Report Post »IndyGuy
Posted on April 4, 2012 at 12:16pmJust shut up Nancy…
Report Post »justangry
Posted on April 4, 2012 at 12:21pmThat would be so nice if she did. Every time I think I have a handle on my misogyny, she speaks and I drop the C bomb.
Report Post »Stoic one
Posted on April 4, 2012 at 12:15pmI wonder how much pelosi will profit if this monstrosity is upheld.
Report Post »johnjamison
Posted on April 4, 2012 at 12:20pmNot one dime if this Unconstitutional law is upheld the country will revolt.
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