Hear It, Now!

The Obama administration asked the Supreme Court today to hear a case related to the Affordable Care Act.  Quick and dirty.

And politically calculated. From The New York Times:

The political calculus is complicated. A decision striking down President Obama’s signature legislative achievement only months before the election would doubtless be a blow. But a decision from a court divided along ideological lines could further energize voters already critical of last year’s 5-to-4 campaign finance decision, Citizens United.

A decision upholding the law might also both help and hurt Mr. Obama’s chances. It would represent vindication, but it could also spur some voters to redouble their efforts to elect candidates committed to repealing it.

Actually, in the end I think it’s a win-win for the Democrats.