Here are some quotes we have been getting from Florida politicians about the Supreme Court's decision to uphold the subsidies as part of the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare).
Congressman Ron DeSantis (R-Ponte Vedra Beach)
"The Supreme Court's interpretive gymnastics means that millions of Americans will continue to be burdened with increased premiums, high deductibles, and fewer hours, or else face stiff tax penalties," said Congressman DeSantis. "We must repeal ObamaCare and replace it with patient-centered solutions that actually make health insurance more affordable, promote small business expansion and job growth, and relieve bureaucratic burdens on doctors and patients."
Congresswoman Corrine Brown (D- Jacksonville)
"With today's decision, six and a half million Americans in 34 states, including 1.3 million Floridians, will be able to keep their health insurance. This is great news for our nation, especially for those who will continue to be able to receive quality medical care. In my state of Florida, the reality is clear: Obamacare is delivering on the dream of quality, affordable health coverage for Floridians. And I am hopeful that the Republicans in Florida's state House of Representatives and Florida Governor Rick Scott will come to their senses and approve Medicaid expansion for our state! Doing so would benefit an additional 800,000 Floridians by making them eligible for insurance coverage.
Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Florida)
"I disagree with the Court's ruling and believe they have once again erred in trying to correct the mistakes made by President Obama and Congress in forcing Obamacare on the American people. 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."
State Rep. Mia Jones (D-Jacksonville)
"The U.S. Supreme Court made the right decision today, rejecting the latest in partisan attempts to undercut the Affordable Care Act. I'm surely glad the 1.6 million Floridians who have enrolled for coverage through the federal exchange will not have their health care disrupted. Continuing coverage through the exchange is so important here, with more people helped in Florida than in any other state. I'm especially happy with the court's ruling because, if the outcome would have been different, Republican leadership in Florida – particularly Gov. Rick Scott – had done nothing to prepare for such an outcome. Even though that negligence is fact, I'm glad it won't harm anyone."
