https://twitter.com/ellencarmichael/status/379654361452126208
Today, President Obama made some remarks about the horrible shooting at the Washington Navy Yard before delivering a scheduled address about the economy on the fifth anniversary of the financial crisis. During economic portion of the address, Obama claimed there is “no hard evidence” that Obamacare is putting a clamp on the economy. The claim picks up on Jay Carney’s assertion in July that allegations that Obamacare reduces full time hiring are “belied by the facts.”
Here’s President Obama making that claim today:
Many tweeters weren’t buying what Obama was selling:
https://twitter.com/redsteeze/status/379650111670087680
@redsteeze @mpoindc Might want to check today's WSJ….
— Heather Lee (@hleecar) September 16, 2013
From guy who said no evidence Hasan was inspired by Islam MT@AndrewStilesNRO Obama: No "serious evidence" Obamacare is hurting economy
— ConservativeNotCrazy (@IAMMGraham) September 16, 2013
Except, ya know… http://t.co/eYmorLHS4L MT @SalenaZitoTrib: Obama: "no serious evidence that (ACA) is holding back economic growth"
— DonSeymour (@DonSeymour) September 16, 2013
https://twitter.com/BradyCremeens/status/379649154277847040
No serious evidence Obama has a clue. RT @AndrewStilesNRO: Obama: No "serious evidence" that Obamacare is holding back economic growth
— LifeNews.com (@LifeNewsHQ) September 16, 2013
https://twitter.com/bfinstock/status/379651092788695040
Yes, Obamacare is going to be great, which is why Big Labor has been begging the administration for an exemption from some of its provisions.
Maybe we should start blaming the negative economic effects of Obamacare on global warming. That way, Obama could be categorized as “a denier”:
I guess if you ignore ALL the evidence #Science RT @mpoindc: Obama: "no serious evidence" that Obamacare "is holding back economic growth."
— (((AG))) (@AGHamilton29) September 16, 2013
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Here are some related stories that the president considers “not serious evidence” of Obamacare’s negative economic impact:
Applebee’s targeted after franchisee mulls hiring freeze in response to Obamacare
Reality Bites Back: ‘Dudes of Juicy Couture,’ Left shocked Obamacare is costing them work hours
The bleeding continues: Okla. Taco Bell slashes worker hours due to Obamacare
As Denny’s franchisee preps Obamacare surcharge, liberals promise another boycott
Layoff bomb joined by hiring freeze: Small biz owners say ‘I won’t be hiring for a long time’
More Obamacare fallout: Darden Restaurants mulls cutting workers’ hours
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