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Judge Amy Coney Barrett addressed the progressive claims that she would single-handedly dismantle the Affordable Care Act (ACA) — more commonly known as Obamacare — during a line of questioning from Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL), explicitly stating that she is “not hostile to the ACA.”

On Monday’s broadcast of CNN’s “OutFront,” Senate Judiciary Committee member Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) stated that the next Supreme Court justice needs to have “a sensitivity to the people who would be caused harm by striking down those protections for

Carrie Severino tweeted Democrats’ claim Barrett should not be confirmed because she would gut Obamacare is “a baseless and false attack.”

It is very unlikely, given the lower courts’ rulings, Congress’s recent actions, and the views of current justices, that Amy Coney Barrett could overturn Obamacare even if she wanted to.

Joe Biden repeated a false claim about Amy Coney Barrett. She criticized the way the 2012 Obamacare case was decided but not the law itself.

Democrat presidential nominee Joe Biden said, if elected, he will make “the only responsible response” to confirmation of Amy Coney Barrett to the U.S. Supreme Court, which, he said, is to ensure legislation passes that makes Roe v. Wade “the law of the land.”

Kansas Sen. Barbara Bollier (D) voted against a bipartisan bill that temporarily expanded telemedicine during the pandemic, but she supported the expansion of tele-abortions, enabling more women and girls to perform their own at-home, drug-induced abortions.

CLAIM: Former Vice President Joe Biden claimed during the presidential debate on Tuesday night that President Donald Trump wanted to repeal the Affordable Care Act (ACA) from “day one.”
VERDICT: False. President Trump has wanted to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act with a plan that would reduce costs and increase healthcare options.

Pennsylvania 17th congressional district Republican candidate Sean Parnell slammed Rep. Conor Lamb (D-PA) on Monday who he claimed reeked of “desperation” the day after their congressional debate.

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) wrote in a letter to Senate Democrats on Saturday that they should focus on Supreme Court nominee Judge Amy Coney Barrett’s healthcare record “like a laser.”

Democrats have pivoted to a new line of attack in Judge Amy Coney Barrett’s upcoming confirmation battle, declaring that the health of the American people, particularly those with pre-existing conditions, hangs in the balance, despite President Donald Trump vowing to protect them as part of his America First Health Plan.

Former Vice President Joe Biden took several questions from the media on Sunday morning — and, as usual, the first question was a ringer: “What should be the consequences for Republicans if they force Judge [Amy Coney] Barrett’s nomination through and confirm her?”

Former Vice President Joe Biden blasted Judge Amy Coney Barrett on Sunday, saying her past criticism of Chief Justice John Roberts for upholding Obamacare was a warning to American voters about Republicans’ agenda in her nomination.

Americans dedicated to protecting life and religious freedom are celebrating Trump’s choice of Amy Coney Barrett to the U.S. Supreme Court.

During Friday’s Democratic Weekly Address, Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH) stated that both the Affordable Care Act and “Women’s freedom to make their own healthcare decisions” are at stake in the battle over the next Supreme Court justice. Transcript as Follows:

Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA) this week came out saying he refuses to vote for President Donald Trump’s Supreme Court justice nominee, citing it as an “illegitimate process.”

Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) chair Cheri Bustos (D-IL) said in a statement on Wednesday that Republicans’ push for taking “away people’ health care” has put Republicans on “defense.”

Former Vice President Joe Biden said that Republicans voted to “gut” protections for patients with pre-existing conditions.

Rep. Brendan Boyle (D-PA) claimed on Tuesday during the Democrat National Convention (DNC) that President Donald Trump’s Tax Cuts and Jobs Act only benefitted the rich and wealthy corporations.

Sen. Gary Peters (D-MI) enjoys what has been described as a “gold-plated, taxpayer-paid health insurance plan not available to the public,” his recently filed annual personal disclosure report reveals.

Following the passage of the 2010 Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare, there was a conservative revolt against the Democrat-controlled White House and Congress. That fueled the Tea Party movement, and it led to a wave midterm election in 2010, which was also the election of Rand Paul to the U.S. Senate.

Former Donald Trump administration official Jim Bognet slammed Rep. Matt Cartwright (D-PA) as “despicable” and “desperate” for creating a fake website to falsely allege that Bognet would support eliminating protections for preexisting conditions. 

An estimated 5.4 million Americans have lost their health insurance between February and May after being laid off due to the coronavirus pandemic, a recent study found.

The National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC) unveiled an ad Tuesday attacking Montana Democrat Gov. and Senate Democrat candidate Steve Bullock for supporting a healthcare plan that could close rural Montana hospitals.

During Friday’s Democratic Weekly Address, Sen. Tom Carper (D-DE) criticized the Trump administration’s efforts to have the Affordable Care Act struck down in court by stating that “there is never a good time to rip away health care from millions

Nine House Democrats defected from House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) and voted for a Republican amendment to ensure that a Democrat bill would not hamper the development of a coronavirus vaccine.

The Trump administration filed a brief with the Supreme Court asking that Obamacare be declared unconsitutional.

During Friday’s Democratic Weekly Address, Senate Minority Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) discussed the Trump administration’s push to have the Supreme Court strike down the Affordable Care Act and stated that in the midst of a pandemic, “The last thing we

Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) told Breitbart News in an exclusive comment on Wednesday that President Donald Trump’s recent healthcare proposal would break down Americans’ healthcare barriers and expand healthcare options.

Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) dismissed President Donald Trump’s threat to primary her on Monday, saying she cannot live in fear of the president’s Twitter account.

Blue Cross Blue Cross dominates nearly half of all Obamacare enrollment, according to a study released by the Urban Institute.

Improving America’s health starts with conscientious living, not politics, advised Dr. Nicole Saphier, author or Make America Healthy Again.

Iowa Republican chairman Jeff Kaufmann said in a statement on Monday that Democrats have politicized the coronavirus pandemic in an attack ad against Sen. Joni Ernst (R-IA).

Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Alex Azar announced during a White House press conference on Friday that the Trump administration will end surprise billing for Americans without health insurance.

Sen. Mike Braun says now is the time for Republicans to embrace a healthcare strategy that emphasizes “transparency and competition.”

The Supreme Court agreed on Monday to hear a Republican challenge to the Affordable Care Act (ACA), which could result in the law’s repeal.