Dr.Traveler
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Honestly, the mandate should be struck down. Most of the rest of the legislation would fall under regulatory and interstate commerce powers and stand.
I do agree with PC and Sallow though, it'll be a 5-4 to uphold. It shouldn't be, but I'm thinking it will. That isn't necessarily bad for the GOP though. A 5-4 Uphold ruling would motivate the base big time as the Mandate is pretty unpopular on both sides of the aisle. I could see a 5-4 ruling to support the Mandate being a pretty effective October surprise if they hold the decision.
I do agree with PC and Sallow though, it'll be a 5-4 to uphold. It shouldn't be, but I'm thinking it will. That isn't necessarily bad for the GOP though. A 5-4 Uphold ruling would motivate the base big time as the Mandate is pretty unpopular on both sides of the aisle. I could see a 5-4 ruling to support the Mandate being a pretty effective October surprise if they hold the decision.