“I am no legal expert so I can’t comment on the merits of the case. However, I do know there are thousands of families in this community who are now farther away from having any access to health insurance.”
-- Mary Ruiz, president and CEO of Manatee Glens
“I am pleased a judge has ruled it unconstitutional. It’s a step in the right direction. We need to get to work on some real healthcare reform to make it affordable and accessible for all Americans.”
-- Rep. Greg Steube, R-Bradenton
“All along I thought it (the healthcare reform bill) was an overreach of the executive and legislative branches. I am one that doesn’t think that the government needs to be in the business of healthcare for the masses. We’ll have to stay tuned to see what comes next.”
-- Rep. Jim Boyd, R-Bradenton
“I can’t imagine that the reform they worked so hard on doesn’t have a sound constitutional basis. One of the things you have to ask yourself, is if the Republicans are so gung-ho to repeal healthcare reform, what would they put in its place? There will be a lot of people who will be hurting if ultimately they are successful.” -- Richard O’Brien, chairman, Manatee County Democratic Executive Committee
“Obama healthcare is in many ways an abomination. You have to wonder how you’re going to cover 26 million uninsured persons and bring down the cost. I think that when the government starts telling the people what they have to do with their money and then will penalize them if they don’t, they have crossed the line. The Republicans and the Democrats need to come together and keep the good parts of health care and throw out the rest.”
-- Dr. Craig Trigueiro, president of the Lakewood Ranch Republican Club
“Today’s court ruling in Pensacola is a victory for all Floridians, who face higher taxes and limited access because of the new federal health care law. With two straight federal courts ruling ObamaCare unconstitutional this sends a clear message to the United States Senate that it should follow the action of the House and repeal the health care law. I call on Senator Bill Nelson to join Senator Marco Rubio in supporting the repeal.”
-- Senate President Mike Haridopolos
