8 MILLION!!!

[CatWoman]

Just left the breakroom and the POTUS is on tv giving the finger to the GOP.

Obamacare enrollees now at 8 FREAKIN MILLION!!

[herding cats]

1. Ok, that's impressive!

I'm picturing that gif that went viral when Osama bin Laden was taken out, you know the one where the president says "he's dead" and then kicks the door open on his way out? This time with the president saying, "8 million enrolled" and storming out.

[TwilightGardener]

2. IMPOSSIBLE!! THE LAW IS A FAILURE!!11!

[Arugula Latte]

34. WHAT ABOUT THE WEBSITE GLITCHES?!?!!!1!1!!

[Jack Rabbit]

39. The glitches?

They must have come from Benghazi.

[Gothmog]

3. But we missed the goal of 7 million

8 million is not as good as 7 million according to Fox News. 7 is larger than 8 according to Fox News

[FSogol]

4. K & R. Bite it, GOP. n/t

[Tarheel_Dem]

5. Now, he's just rubbing salt in the wound.

[sheshe2]

6. +1! nt

[Tarheel_Dem]

7. Can you imagine what the numbers would look like if we hadn't had "the rocky rollout"? People....

really did want health insurance, whaddya know?

[sheshe2]

9. Who knew!

[phleshdef]

11. I don't the rollout really effected the overall results. People wait until the last minute...

...on these things anyway.

The real question is, what would the number be if all those red states weren't playing spiteful political games with the Medicaid expansion.

[Tarheel_Dem]

18. Good observation. How many times does the right get to screw up, before no one takes them seriously?

Remember this? How often do they have to get pie-in-the-face b/4 they STFU?

[Arugula Latte]

37. But ... Why didn't they want to die in FREEDOM?!

That's what I don't get!

[Tarheel_Dem]

38. Between the "cooking the books" fringe, and the "doesn't go far enough" fringe, it's amazing....

that the program not only met, but exceeded it's goals. Both crowds are pissed, and we're accused of "circling the wagons".

[rufus dog]

42. The same

The number is great, but the rocky roll out meant shit. A media driven panic.

We are, for the most part, procrastinators.

It wasn't the new iPhone, more like tax day, many wait to the end.

[Tarheel_Dem]

43. That's why I put "rocky rollout" in quotes, because I know it was media driven.

I'm still waiting for our "liberal media" to give equal time to the ACA's success as they gave to the "rocky rollout". However, I probably won't live that long.

[rufus dog]

44. Damn liberal media

Epic fail and Obama didn't go far enough in his beat down today.

[sheshe2]

8. Over achiever!

[steve2470]

10. woohoo awesome news

President Obama did a great job with the ACA, Ukraine and immigration reform.

[DesertDiamond]

13. And I just became one of those 8 million! I just became unemployed, and although I rarely need

medical services, this is the first time ever in the many times I have been unemployed that I have had that safety net, and I am so grateful! Thank you Mr. President!!

[steve2470]

15. great news for you ! nt

[Tarheel_Dem]

20. That is great to hear. Like you, my healthcare has always been tied to my job. It's great to know

that if I lose my job, I now have options. When you reach my age, healthcare is no longer just a convenience, it's a necessity, unlike when you're young & invincible.

[Cha]

41. Good for you, Desert Diamond!

[hue]

14. Yaaaay!! The more the merrier!!! Hope they all realize what the Repukes wanted to deny them of!!!

[srican69]

16. He said 7 million was the target .......See... HE LIED !!!

[Stuart G]

17. K and R.....Oh...

The Pukes...(your choice] will say he is making that up...and
Fox will not report it...fuck fox...
No...I am not sorry I said that...ok/?

[Stuart G]

21. NONE..yes none of the networks, ABC, CBS or NBC...

have this story at the top...in large type. .like it was the most important story..lead story..

The top story is Ukraine...CBS and ABC have it up there, but not in huge letters, or like it is the most important story.

Do you suppose the main stream media is against Obama? and the ACA???

(I remember in the roll out...it was always the lead story...remember?}

Fox News ug...has the story right below the stock market news to the far right..in very small letters..
take a look if you dare....and it is "ACA" not Obamacare...

http://www.foxnews.com/

this link at the AP news site..has it last, and doesn't mention the 8 million..

http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/fronts/HOME?SITE=AP

[SunSeeker]

28. WHAT? Fox isn't calling it Obamacare any more?

Or do they only call it Obamacare when they have something negative to say?

[Rafale]

22. If you want the answer,

Just ask yourself who owes the main stream media.

Signed with love,
CAPT Obvious

[Generic Other]

23. Isn't it sad that so many people got jerked around for so long?

Clearly, even with all the nasty tricks the Republicans used to try and deep six any healthcare reform, they could not convince those who most needed the insurance not to apply. The need is there. No denying that. And our side looks good for making it happen. Even if we should have demanded more, we moved forward. I hope now we will continue to fight to strengthen coverage, reduce expenses, and eliminate the insurance companies altogether.

One very amusing aspect of the law is that Repugs made a big point of naming it after Obama. Branding, I think it's called. hahahaha. FAIL. People like Obamacare. And his name is associated with the program, so they know it was his idea. It will make the GOP cringe everytime they hear it. Even if we could and should have won a larger victory, this is worthy of note. We won. It makes me smile. Then laugh. And I have the satisfaction of knowing the opposite is happening in rightwing stupidville. And that makes me smile again.

I'm still pushing for universal coverage though.

[steve2470]

24. big kick and big rec ! nt

[mc51tc]

25. Bad news

For the Koch brothers! lol!

[SummerSnow]

26. Hee, hee

[Jamaal510]

27. K&R

[geretogo]

29. Eight million and counting. Go ahead Rethugs repeal the ACA. Show the people how PRO LIFE you are .

[Shankapotomus]

30. Wait...

Democrats are doubling down on cooking the books? How dare they!

[arely staircase]

31. k&r nt

[cate94]

32. K & R

[BumRushDaShow]

33. K to the R

[malaise]

35. Delish!

And 35% of them are under 35. Hug that up ReTHUGs

[AgingAmerican]

36. My brothers head will explode

nt

[Cha]

40. K!

[napkinz]

45. K&R!

nt

[playthegame]

46. ACA.... the only way! This could turn out better then single payer!

If the nay sayers would only give it a chance!

[napkinz]

47. Dear Republicans ...