Jim Hood's Support of Obamacare - the Real Story

Free Lawsuit was 'Too Expensive'

CLAIM: Obamacare Suit was ‘Too Expensive’ for Mississippi Taxpayers

When asked why he refused to join the fight against Obamacare at last week’s Stennis Press Club Forum, Jim Hood stated that the suit was simply too expensive for Mississippi taxpayers. This was Hood’s only justification for not standing up to Obamacare.

“We would not be spending money on lawyers right now if Governor Barbour had not wanted to make a political statement.” – Jim Hood, October 3, 2011

Jim Hood had several opportunities during the forum to provide justifications for his refusal to join the fight against Obamacare – this was the only defense he provided.

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TRUTH: Attorneys Representing Mississippi are Free – Total Cost Less than 2,000 Dollars

Jim Hood’s statements were completely incorrect and he knows it.

After Jim Hood refused to do his job and fight Obamacare, Governor Barbour decided to act. Governor Barbour enlisted Michael Wallace, a highly-qualified Attorney, to represent Mississippi in the lawsuit against Obamacare.

Wallace agreed to represent Mississippi taxpayers – for free.

Governor Barbour said Michael B. Wallace of Wise Carter, Child and Caraway, P.A., will guide Mississippi’s role in the lawsuit, and Mr. Wallace has agreed to provide his expertise at no cost to the state. – Press Release, May 14, 2010

The only cost to be incurred by Mississippi taxpayers will be a fraction of the $50,000 Federal share to be split by the 26 states currently listed on the lawsuit. This will be less than $2,000.

Florida, the lead plaintiff in the case, has reached an agreement with its legal counsel to cap the costs of the litigation at $50,000. Joining in the lawsuit will cost Mississippi a fraction of that amount. – Press Release, May 14, 2010

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SUMMARY:

Obamacare will kill economic-growth, reduce the quality of healthcare, take billions from Medicare funding and force employers to reduce or eliminate health benefits.

Jim Hood had the opportunity to stand up against Obamacare and refused, citing the potential cost of legal action.

After Jim Hood refused, Governor Barbour acted, hiring a private attorney to represent Mississippi taxpayers – for free.

Please watch the following web-video, which clearly show how Jim Hood's misplaced priorities and misleading statements can not cover up his proud support of President Obama's agenda.

Claim: Jim Hood has always supported the sanctity of life

Two weeks ago, after most Mississippians had wrapped up their work-week, Jim Hood issued a statement professing his support for the Personhood Amendment. 

“Support Personhood! I want to make my position very clear. Personally, I have always supported the sanctity of life.” – Jim Hood, Friday, September 17^th

Truth: Jim Hood has not always been a pro-life advocate

The Personhood Amendment that Jim Hood claimed to support almost never made it onto the ballot – because he tried to stop it!

In 2010, Jim Hood issued a legal opinion that nearly killed the Personhood Amendment’s chances of making it onto the ballot. Hood arbitrarily issued an opinion that would’ve decreased the amount of time Personhood advocates would’ve had to collect the signatures needed to get the issue on the ballot. 

Pro-life groups in Mississippi and beyond responded to Hood’s clear end-around on the Constitution with outrage.

“Jim Hood’s latest action protects abortion in Mississippi.” – Personhood Mississippi

 “(Hood’s) strained interpretation of the law could’ve caused Personhood Mississippi to fall short of the required number of signatures.” – Liberty Counsel

While Jim Hood would have you believe that his half-hearted support of the Personhood Amendment in the heat of a tough political campaign proves his pro-life credentials, his legal opposition to the initiative more than a year ago tells you the real story.

This end-around on Mississippi law was not the first time, however, that Jim Hood has subverted Constitutional protections to advance pro-abortion policies. Jim Hood’s support of Obamacare, which allows for taxpayer funded abortions, is simply another installment in Jim Hood’s flawed pro-life track-record. 

According to the Heritage Foundation, Obamacare allows the Government to fund abortions through many different ‘creative ways.’

During the entirety of his political career, Jim Hood has told Mississippi voters one thing during political campaigns and done something entirely different once elected. Jim Hood’s pro-abortion legal decisions are simply another example of this behavior.