GOP Leaders Warn (Sports) Leagues Not to Promote Obamacare

[babylonsister]

Do they have the clout to threaten these leagues? Why?

http://politicalwire.com/archives/2013/06/28/gop_leaders_warn_leagues_not_to_promote_obamacare.html

GOP Leaders Warn Leagues Not to Promote Obamacare


"Senate Republican leaders have sent letters warning six professional sports leagues not to provide the Obama administration any assistance in promoting Obamacare," TPM reports.

"The letters, dated June 27, warn the chiefs of the National Football League, Major League Baseball, National Basketball Association, National Hockey League, Professional Golf Association and NASCAR that partnering with the administration to publicize the benefits of the health care law would damage their reputations."

[GeorgeGist]

1. The players have far more influence.

Take it to the unions.

[MrScorpio]

2. That is the epitome of slimy

Obamacare is the law of the land.

Would the GOP tell the leagues to not promote Social Security too?

[hobbit709]

3. If they thought they could get away with it they would.

When they can't win, they cheat and if that doesn't work, then they change the rules in the middle of the game.

[Renew Deal]

4. So much for the Obamacare Home Run Derby sponsored by Blue Cross

This is nonsense

[malaise]

5. WTF???

Who do these ReTHUIGs think they are?
They are prepared to destroy every institution in America for their power grab