Obamacare Is Not an Epithet
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During the Oct. 3 presidential debate, Mitt Romney ticked off the federal programs he would get rid of if he were elected. “Obamacare’s on my list,” he promised. He turned to his opponent and smiled. “I apologize, Mr. President. I use that term with all respect.”
Obama responded that he didn’t mind having his name attached to the landmark legislation, formally known as the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. “I like it,” he said.