Supreme Court Votes Present on Fast-Tracking VA’s Obamacare Lawsuit
- Posted on April 18, 2011 at 12:28pm by
Jonathon M. Seidl
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WASHINGTON (The Blaze/AP) — The Supreme Court has taken no action on Virginia’s call for speedy review of the health care law.
Virginia Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli is asking the court to resolve questions about the law quickly, without the usual consideration by federal appellate judges and over the objection of the Obama administration.
The case was among those that were scheduled to be discussed in the justices’ private conference on Friday, but there was no announcement about the case when the court convened on Monday.
The silence could mean, among other things, that one justice asked for more time to think about the case or to write a short opinion that would accompany an order.
“This could mean that a justice is writing a dissent from the denial; or that a justice is writing a statement respecting denial; or that a potential fourth justice to grant is unsure and needs more time; or even that the Court is unsure whether to deny or dismiss the petition (for lack of jurisdiction),” writes Brad Joondeph of the ACA Litigation Blog (via The Hill), which tracks healthcare reform challenges.
“We just don’t know. And it is not obvious when we will find out, though the next most likely date is Monday, the next day scheduled for the release of an order list.”
The justices meet again on Friday to discuss pending cases.
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Comments (135)
freeus
Posted on April 18, 2011 at 1:06pmDo we have any leadership anywhere?
Report Post »BetterDays
Posted on April 18, 2011 at 1:05pmIs it the last nail in the coffin of freedom, or is it the first nail in the coffin of socialistic agenda in America . Fear the first, pray for the latter.
Report Post »Kagen should recuse herself, but won’t, another middle finger to WE the people from the elitists who rule the global economy. GOD, I’m a meek man, small and insignificant, but Lord if it be at all Possiable could your require the breath of life from all of these wicked globalistic would be slaveholders, the purveyors of this evil, in one single day, not by the hand of man in any way, so all will see and glorify your name?But as you will Lord and not as I do. Amen.
Brontefan
Posted on April 18, 2011 at 1:01pmWe are at an impass where no one wants to touch the unConstitutional stuff being done by the Obama administration?
Report Post »Entropy
Posted on April 18, 2011 at 3:20pmI am telling you, they have been threatened by the Obama goons. My god, have you seen that Rahm Emanual goon? He is just the tip of the goon iceberg.
Report Post »Professional Infidel
Posted on April 18, 2011 at 12:59pmfacing the camera
Report Post »Professional Infidel
Posted on April 18, 2011 at 12:58pmLOL!! what kind of dog is that on the left, a “lousey opp’ssa”
Report Post »G man
Posted on April 18, 2011 at 12:57pmRelax, the liberals justices are just taking some time to lick and dress their wounds after Scalia beat them senseless with the fact that that the commerce clause does not allow people to be fined for not buying something. Even the liberal justices have to be careful with allowing this….although they will argue for it. F-ing commies.
Report Post »papapatriot
Posted on April 18, 2011 at 12:56pmWe the People have no way to pressure the Supreme Court to act. On this issue they are demonstrating that, like the majority of the people in America, they don’t want to get involved. As Herman Cain said “we have some altering and abolishing to do” Go to WEBPATRIOTICSERVICES.COM, browse the site and join with us to restore American Values. God Bless America.
Report Post »djohn78
Posted on April 18, 2011 at 12:54pmWhy is Ginsburg so far away from everyone else in the picture?
Report Post »progressiveslayer
Posted on April 18, 2011 at 12:58pmShe should be to the far left.
Report Post »bhelmet
Posted on April 18, 2011 at 12:59pmThe furthest left – literally!
Report Post »8jrts
Posted on April 18, 2011 at 1:47pmThe stench of moral decay.
Report Post »Meyvn
Posted on April 19, 2011 at 8:07pmShe probably smells like moth balls.
Report Post »commonsenseguy
Posted on April 18, 2011 at 12:53pmwould anyone be surprised that the serpreme court would put this off? we know that obamma has two commie judges on the bench,so is this really a surprise, this is what happens when the people we vote in don’t listen, they all repulicans and democrats that voted to approve either one one of the two should be thrown out or be voted out asap!!! we just hope and pray that virginia does not give up the fight,and we need to call our congressman and senators and demand they listen to the peolpe and call for a vote asap!!! keep up the good fight, and we will win, call and support virginia and any state that will stand and demand a repeal of this left wing money stealing debt making liberal run healthcare.
Report Post »SavingtheRepublic.com
Posted on April 18, 2011 at 12:53pmOh great what is this their way of saying “we dont want to touch this with a 50 foot pole”? Kagan needs to recuse herself for starters as we can all be sure Barry Soetoto has already called her and instructed her how to vote.
Report Post »TRONINTHEMORNING
Posted on April 18, 2011 at 12:52pmHang in there, we’re not screwed yet; prayer and action is required now.
Report Post »snidley-whiplash
Posted on April 18, 2011 at 1:42pmTRON you are correct but have the actions reversed……………Actions first and now, prayers to sustain our actions.
God save AMERICA
Semper Fi
Report Post »carnifex
Posted on April 18, 2011 at 12:52pmDing!Ding!Ding! we have a winner. the playing for time is the lib’s on the court praying (preying?) that one of the conservatives retires or dies. The cons trying to show the beltway crowd how sagacious they are by letting it play out slowly. I would bet my house if the roles were reversed the libs would be sitting up there sayin’ “le’s go! le’s go! lets this show on the road!“ Sad when the supposedly ”highest” court in the country so undermined by partisan politicking. The Scotus should have just 2 verdicts…constitutional/unconstitutional, with no tea leaf tradings about an aura of a shadow of a penumbra crap. Point to it in the constitution or its unconstitutional.
Report Post »carnifex
Posted on April 18, 2011 at 1:04pmohh I know its properly praying libs, just a little word play on my part, its kinda my “thing”, so don’t get yer panties all knickered up about the dumb conservative
Report Post »bhelmet
Posted on April 18, 2011 at 12:51pmThe SC NOT doing its unconstitutional (interpreting law) duty. The fix is truly in.
Report Post »123gone
Posted on April 18, 2011 at 12:51pmMaybe Obama hasn’t deposited enough to their Swiss accounts yet.
Report Post »WBOB
Posted on April 18, 2011 at 12:51pmCrap,….was hoping this would be fast tracked
Report Post »sooner12
Posted on April 18, 2011 at 12:50pmThat’s right, they are “kicking the can down the road” until the lower courts decide sometime after the 2012 election.
Report Post »Its Gonna Getcha
Posted on April 18, 2011 at 12:50pmIf these judges are currupt, it’s over.
Report Post »Showtime
Posted on April 18, 2011 at 2:51pmIf ALL of them are corrupt, we are so (what were those symbols you used?).
Report Post »Its Gonna Getcha
Posted on April 18, 2011 at 8:42pm@Showtime – Apologies, I am trying to understand your post. Symbols? And oh, I misspelled corrupt. Say again.
Report Post »keepthechange
Posted on April 18, 2011 at 12:48pmwe are soooo f#%ked!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Report Post »bombshelterbob
Posted on April 18, 2011 at 4:31pmremember “keepthechange”; food storage and ammo, food storage and ammo
Report Post »dagart
Posted on April 18, 2011 at 12:45pmThe longer it stays law the harder it will be to repel it just what the WH wants
Report Post »doublezero12
Posted on April 18, 2011 at 12:54pmThat’s correct. They’re hoping to drag it out.
Report Post »sweetscience
Posted on April 18, 2011 at 12:40pm5-4…we got this.
Report Post »TelepromoterNChief
Posted on April 18, 2011 at 12:48pmNot that easy.
Obama does not want to look bad.
Folks could start having Clinton-era-like “accidents.”
Pathetic.
Report Post »progressiveslayer
Posted on April 18, 2011 at 12:55pmThat’s how I see it,the four progressives will always vote to give the government more power.The progressives cite the commerce clause to justify this obamanation of a law.
Report Post »FansLogonDOTcom
Posted on April 18, 2011 at 1:03pmS.C. Justice Kagan should recuse herself because she was President Obama’s solicitor general WHEN THE SUIT WAS FILED and when the Obama administration first took steps to oppose it.
Kagan should be allowed to have anything to do with this case. Why hasn‘t she already stated that she’ll recuse herself? Because she’s just another radical leftist with no morals who will refuse to do the ethical thing. The lying leftists have already tried to head this controversy off at the pass by dragging S.C. Justice Thomas and his wife into it. Pathetic, but par for the course when dealing with the “extremists” on the left.
Report Post »FansLogonDOTcom
Posted on April 18, 2011 at 1:09pmTypo… should be: Kagan should NOT be allowed to have anything to do with this case.
Report Post »Dakotobol
Posted on April 18, 2011 at 6:44pm@fanslogan
Report Post »You are ABSOLUTELY correct and justified with your attention to Elena Kagan! If she stoops so low and doesn’t remove herself from this obamacare trojan horse of which she was the main player in all of the legal aspects of (google all of the legal documents with her signature pertaining to this case and denying any and all attempts to challenge it) of this awful, EVIL, malicious attempt to destroy this country….along with all of the other attacks at various levels, in action RIGHT NOW!!!! The court is our only immediate solution…. If we win all branches of govt. in 2012 and try to get all those (entertainers)politician monkeys to successfully repeal the law that has already had a couple years to dig in……..TISK,TISK…. I don‘t know if they’re capable or qualified after the way I’ve witnessed those crybabies perform here lately……. what a damn shame!!! We’ve all just sit here and let our great hope be dismantled right out from under us!!!! OUR FAULT FOLKS!!!!!
nacilbuper
Posted on April 18, 2011 at 12:37pmKeep up the good work Ken.
Report Post »lovenfl3
Posted on April 18, 2011 at 12:36pmExactly, Obama still votes present, just look at the whole budget fiasco. He played games with the budget http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NG-QQ9eQKZE as if he had no responsibility.
Report Post »Untameable-kate
Posted on April 18, 2011 at 12:33pmIt could also mean that the justices on the supreme court are chicken sh t and they don’t want to tackle the biggest threat to our economic recovery in the history of the country. The last thing this country needs is another entitlement.
Report Post »Leadthemtothelight
Posted on April 18, 2011 at 12:32pm“Quickly”….Yeah right…..they are gonna bury this one and drag it out until well after the 2012 election.
Report Post »WebDumpGarbage
Posted on April 18, 2011 at 12:32pmOkay…if we cannot make a decision on Obamacare, then what can we make a decision on?
Report Post »tarbush
Posted on April 18, 2011 at 2:47pmMaybe the ones that don’t want to come to a decision on th court will go stay at the travelodge across the border in canada in order to prevent a decision.
Report Post »J.C. McGlynn
Posted on April 18, 2011 at 2:52pmNot to obey an illeagal law.
Report Post »Dandylyon
Posted on April 19, 2011 at 10:34amMORE on how deep the rabbit hole goes.Even the supreme court heels to this clown and his handlers,“why” is not important anymore just that they do should be enough.
Do you people REALLY think he won’t be relected in 2012 ?
Obama is the epitome of what we as Americans have become,think about that………if you dare.
Report Post »SLEUTH
Posted on April 20, 2011 at 9:36ammmmmm….. maybe it is true… that the Builderburg Group decides who will be POTUS, Supreme Court Justices and who knows who or what else. Let’s face it, we’re doomed
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