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Janison: Is it 'Robertscare' now?

Supreme Court Chief Justice John G. Roberts presided

Photo credit: Getty Images | Supreme Court Chief Justice John G. Roberts presided over Citizens United v Federal Election Commission, in which the court ruled 5-4 that regulating campaign contributions by corporate donors impinges on free speech. (Oct. 8, 2010)

Now the question becomes whether "Roberts-care" overtakes "Obamacare" as the nickname of choice for this Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.

Odds are against it -- even if a good case could be made in favor.

Too much has been already invested in calling it "Obamacare" -- starting with the program's critics, spreading to the news media, and most recently, including President Barack...

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