Top story: The GOP are trying to pound the square peg of the IRS scandal into the round hole of their health care talking points. It’s not working.
- Republicans are trying to turn Obamacare and the IRS scandal into the peanut butter and chocolate of GOP talking points. (CBS News)
- In fact, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell predicts Obamacare will be the “biggest issue” in the next election. Again. (Igor Volsky)
- Mark Levin, the thinking man’s Sean Hannity, says “the Obama mob using third world tactics to silence Obamacare opponents.” You know, like that Twitter hashtag you see: “My leader is forcing me to have affordable health care #ThirdWorldProblems” (Mark Levin)
- Still, a new poll shows the attacks so far haven’t dinged Obama’s approval rating. (First Read)
- Also, judging by the number of followers, the Twitter feed the House GOP has unveiled to spread the message of doom and gloom – The Red Tape Tower – doesn’t seem to be sweeping online America off its feet. (The Red Tape Tower)
- Questions about Obamacare? Don’t quite know what it is? Thought it was a sedan produced by Chevy in the ‘70s? Kaiser Family Foundation has you covered. (Kaiser Family Foundation)
- Interestingly, one gap in the current law is that it doesn’t require employers to cover spouses. (Mother Jones)
- Obama: “…the Affordable Care Act, otherwise known as Obamacare…” (Philip Rucker)
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