SCOTUS Hears Obamacare Case Today

Today is the day at the Supreme Court for oral arguments in King v. Burwell, the latest (and perhaps flimsiest attempt by right-wing Republicans to take down the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) and, with it, affordable health insurance for nearly 10 million Americans.  The fact that such a bogus case should never has come before the Supreme Court doesn't alter the fact that it's an extremely dangerous case, given the propensity of the five Republican "justices" to ignore precedent and intent whenever it suits their ideological ax-grinding.

For some great background in the case, take a look at Lyle Denniston's SCOTUSblog's summary. Also, Armando at Daily Kos has things to look for in today's questioning by the various justices.

Following oral arguments, it's expected the Court will have an initial vote on Friday and assign opinion responsibilities, with formal decision due in June.