10 Republicans Who Cheered on Batkid, Want to Revoke His Obamacare
On Friday, a sick child in San Francisco stole the Twittersphere’s heart after the Make-a-Wish Foundation helped him don superhero garb and “fight crime” on the streets of San Francisco as “Batkid.” Even Republican politicians in Washington couldn’t resist rooting him on. Ironically, these same elected officials – in particular Senator Ted Cruz and House Majority Leader Eric Cantor – have been crusading for Obamacare’s repeal, which would again make it legal for insurers to deny coverage to children like Batkid with preexisting conditions.
1. Sen. Ted Cruz
The Texas freshman forced a government shutdown to fight the president’s healthcare law and believes “we must repeal every word of Obamacare.”
A heartwarming story of a community coming together to help make a 5-year-old’s superhero dreams come true https://t.co/9KiHecCACj #SFBatKid
— Senator Ted Cruz (@SenTedCruz) November 15, 2013
2. Rep. Eric Cantor
The House majority leader calls Obamacare an “atrocity.”
#SFBatKid saves the day! pic.twitter.com/KwBJ8cjmjK
— Eric Cantor (@EricCantor) November 15, 2013
3. Rep. Justin Amash
The Michigan libertarian has taken to the House floor to demand that congress “repeal this unconstitutional law.”
Thank you, #SFBatKid, for saving Gotham! You’re the hero Gotham needs right now. @SFWish
— Justin Amash (@repjustinamash) November 15, 2013
4. Rep. Darrell Issa
The California representative has declared that “ObamaCare is bad for all Americans.”
The city of Gotham is safe thanks to #SFBatkid!! RT @SFWish Here he comes!!!! #SFBatkid pic.twitter.com/5LNLvk3bKD
— Darrell Issa (@DarrellIssa) November 15, 2013
5. Rep. Paul Cook
The California Republican wrote in October: “I remain opposed to Obamacare and continue to support its repeal.”
A great story I’ve been following today https://t.co/A8TSWBQWkC @SFWish #MakeAWish #batkid
— Rep. Paul Cook (@RepPaulCook) November 15, 2013
6. Rep. Randy Webber
The Texas Republican wants to “permanently delay” Obamacare.
Way to go #BatKid! RT @washingtonpost: UPDATE: Batkid is hot on the Penguin’s tail https://t.co/TXVi6XVDId #SFBatKid https://t.co/4dJ6r7BFua
— Randy Weber (@TXRandy14) November 15, 2013
7. Rep. Martha Roby
The Alabama representative brags of voting more than two dozen times to “completely repeal President Obama’s health care law.”
Check this out! Really awesome show of compassion and community for one five year old leukemia patient. https://t.co/SRE1irVl7i #SFBatKid
— Rep. Martha Roby (@RepMarthaRoby) November 15, 2013
8. Rep. Jeff Duncan
The South Carolina Republican has vowed to “continue to fight until this horrible law is completely repealed.”
Sending support for #Batkid from the nation’s Capitol! Thanks for keeping our cities safe! https://t.co/tPl8H39NBF
— Rep. Jeff Duncan (@RepJeffDuncan) November 15, 2013
9. Rep. Sean Duffy
During the government shutdown fight, the Wisconsin Republican was so hardcore he questioned Ted Cruz’ committment to battle to defund Obamacare.
Way to go #SFbatkid! 11,000 volunteers to make this wish come true. Great story and awesome job @SFWish! https://t.co/F0mZgXbRb3
— Sean Duffy (@RepSeanDuffy) November 15, 2013
10. Rep. Trey Radel
The Florida freshman complained in April that House Republican newcomers had not been given a chance to vote for Obamacare’s repeal. “I want a chance as a freshman to do that,” Radel said, “even if it’s just symbolic.”
Srsly awesome. #sfbatkid https://t.co/xQq5upfjn5. Can’t wait to get home and see my little guy
— Rep. Trey Radel (@treyradel) November 15, 2013