Cuccinelli on Greta Explaining Judge's Decision on Heathcare Lawsuit

Last night, Virginia AG Ken Cuccinelli appeared on Fox New's "On the Record with Greta" to explain the decision against the Federal Government's attempt to dismiss Virginia's lawsuit against ObamaCare.  Current score:  Cuccinelli 1, Obama 0 after the first inning.  Big first step, but a long way to go....

Virginia Wins First Step In Obamacare Lawsuit!

Virginia Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli made the following announcement minutes ago:

In a decision released this morning, Virginia survived the federal government's motion to dismiss. This is the first of many hurdles we will be facing - but this is a huge victory nonetheless.

As you all know - how this case turns out will have huge ramifications for the cause of liberty and even Federalism itself. While we are still reviewing the 32-page ruling, I would still like to point your attention to one of the concluding paragraphs in the judge's ruling:

While this case raises a host of complex constitutional issues, all seem to distill to the single question of whether or not Congress has the power to regulate- and tax- a citizen's decision not to participate in interstate commerce. Neither the U.S. Supreme Court nor any circuit of appeals has squarely addressed this issue. No reported case from any federal appellate court has extended the Commerce Clause or Tax Clause to include the regulation of a person's decision not to purchase a product, notwithstanding its effect on interstate commerce. Given the presence of some authority arguably supporting the theory underlying each side's position, this court cannot conclude at this stage that the complaint fails to state a cause of action.

The secretary's motion to dismiss will therefore be denied. Resolution of the controlling issues in this case must await a hearing on the merits.

A copy of the entire decision can be downloaded by clicking here.

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Quick Question...

If the Federal Government can't even operate and maintain a military cemetery (read "Panel: Arlington Cemetery errors could be iceberg's tip"), how the heck is it going to run our Nation's health care system???!!!!!

AG Cuccinelli Featured In This Sunday's Washington Post Magazine

Just learned that this Sunday's Washington Post Magazine will feature an in-depth look at Virginia's Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli. 

This article is a result of months of in depth research - it's an extensive look at Cuccinelli, his family, and what has made him a national leader in the fight for liberty and protecting the Constitution. The on-line version is now available and worth a read. 

As long-time RC Blog readers already know, we have strongly supported Cuccinelli and worked on all of his campaigns dating back to his first Virginia State Senate race in 2002.  Considering the years of ultra-negative articles, editorials, and letters printed in the Post over the years, this feature article is rather tame and should leave the average Post reader with a better impression of Cuccinelli (hopefully...).