This morning in the Rose Garden, President Obama once again recruited human prop-aganda to help sell his crappy namesake health care law.
Looking at pool descriptions, provided by WH, of people standing behind Obama today…
— Byron York (@ByronYork) October 21, 2013
But as The Washington Examiner’s Byron York demonstrates, the White House doesn’t seem to understand that success is an integral part of “success story”:
One description, in total: 'Malik Hassan works at a restaurant in Philadelphia. Hassan, who does not receive coverage through…
— Byron York (@ByronYork) October 21, 2013
…his employer, is looking forward to enrolling for health coverage this fall…
— Byron York (@ByronYork) October 21, 2013
…He recently used http://t.co/q7gyHgxRKR to process his application and is waiting for the options for potential plans in Philadelphia.'
— Byron York (@ByronYork) October 21, 2013
That was it. And that was a White House ACA success story?
— Byron York (@ByronYork) October 21, 2013
Dude. Fail.
Here's another Obamacare success story, standing behind the president today: 'Nathaniel Hojnacki recently received his Master’s degree…'
— Byron York (@ByronYork) October 21, 2013
'…at Johns Hopkins University SAIS and is in an employment situation without benefits…'
— Byron York (@ByronYork) October 21, 2013
'…Hojnacki recognizes the importance of coverage and is planning to enroll after he explores his coverage options on the DC exchange.'
— Byron York (@ByronYork) October 21, 2013
In other words, Hojnacki hasn’t made it past deciding that he needs coverage. But let’s celebrate!
That's it. Another Obamacare success story.
— Byron York (@ByronYork) October 21, 2013
Please sir, may we have another?
How about this Obamacare success story, provided by WH, of person standing behind president: 'Zohre Abolfazli has owned a small business…'
— Byron York (@ByronYork) October 21, 2013
'… outside of Nashville, TN for almost twenty-five years. Even though she has been able to maintain her health insurance over the years…'
— Byron York (@ByronYork) October 21, 2013
'…it has been a challenge to find affordable, comprehensive health insurance in the individual market place…'
— Byron York (@ByronYork) October 21, 2013
'…Last night, Abolfalzi was able to register through http://t.co/T39oo5BHVp and now plans to comparison shop for the best plan…'
— Byron York (@ByronYork) October 21, 2013
'…that meets her budget and needs.' Another Obamacare success story.
— Byron York (@ByronYork) October 21, 2013
She was able to register! Whether she’s able to locate a plan “that meets her budget and needs” remains to be seen. But success story!
Yet another Obamacare success story, in full: 'LaJuanna Russell is the owner of Business Management Associates, a consulting company…'
— Byron York (@ByronYork) October 21, 2013
'…in Alexandria, Virginia. Russell says she is proud to offer her employees health insurance but that it can be difficult for a small…
— Byron York (@ByronYork) October 21, 2013
'…Russell believes that the ACA provides stability for her and her employees and is exploring what new coverage options…'
— Byron York (@ByronYork) October 21, 2013
'…will be available to her company under the exchanges.' Another Obamacare success story.
— Byron York (@ByronYork) October 21, 2013
As is the case with the other “success stories,” Russell has yet to actually find a suitable plan, much less enroll in one.
Were all those people standing behind President Obama at the White House Obamacare success stories? Not really. http://t.co/4dUL28O6Bg
— Byron York (@ByronYork) October 21, 2013
Call us crazy, but last time we checked, success is about more than setting a goal; it’s about reaching it. If these people are all the Obama administration has to show for its investment in Obamacare, it’s in serious trouble.
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