I don't think so...
I'm talking about the Supreme Court's decision on "Obamacare" or whatever you want to call it. It's an election year and pundits are frothing at the mouth regarding how this decision will affect November's race between Obama and (most likely) Romney.
Seriously...who's mind will be changed with a decision to uphold or dismantle/destroy the Affordable Health Care Act? The folks who hate Obama (of which there are plenty) will still vote for a tree over him. The Obama supporters will still cast their vote as you would expect. I just don't believe that many "undecided" voters actually exist. Passions run high on both ends for Obama - and I've never met anyone who was truly "undecided" when Obama's name is on the ballot. People might be lukewarm toward one or the other - but lukewarm is still better than cold.
The arguments in front of the Supreme Court have validity on at least one issue - the "individual mandate". Legitimate concerns can be made from both angles. I have a problem with the lies about other parts of the bill that the opponents like to throw out. For instance, your insurance premiums were going to rise this year - period. The insurance companies want you to think it's because of Obama - but come on - check your premium rates for the past 5 years and see what the increased percentages are. If the bill fails to pass muster with the Supreme Court, do you really think the insurance companies are going to begin issuing refunds for the increases? Not likely.
Back to my original point. The upcoming decision will fill the airwaves and print media with a lot of fodder - but to say that it will harm or help Obama/Romney in a general election in November is probably a waste of breath.
on another point...we're home from Sun Valley. Great time had by all. Pics will follow soon (I hope).
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