Thanks Scott Peters: His Support Of President’s Healthcare Law Is Raising Californians’ Premiums Up To 146 Percent

FYI, a similar version of this release below went out to the following districts: John Garamendi (CA-03), Ami Bera (CA-07), Jim Costa (CA-16), Lois Capps (CA-24), Julia Brownley (CA-26), and Raul Ruiz (CA-36).

Life was so much easier for Democrats when they could make promise after promise on ObamaCare and never be held accountable. As more of the president’s healthcare law is implemented, we see that Democrats’ rhetoric is failing to match reality.

In July 2012, Nancy Pelosi promised all Americans would see their rates decrease due to ObamaCare. Yet just last month, Forbes reported that Californians will see their insurance premiums skyrocket between 64 and 146 percent. When questioned about it last week, Pelosi said she didn’t remember making that promise.

Despite the denials, one thing is clear: Scott Peters’ support of ObamaCare is hurting California families. As premiums continue to rise, they now know who to thank.

“Now that Democrats’ rhetoric is finally meeting reality, Californians see that the president’s healthcare law is made up of empty wallets and broken promises,” said NRCC Communications Director Andrea Bozek. “By supporting this disastrous law, Peters is putting Washington first and California families behind.”

Scott Peters Voted Against Repealing ObamaCare. (H.R. 45, Roll Call Vote #154, 229-195, 5/16/13)

In July 2012, Nancy Pelosi Said “Everybody Will Have Lower Rates” Thanks To ObamaCare. (NBC’s Meet The Press, 7/1/12)

Last Week, Pelosi Said She Didn’t Remember Saying Premiums Would Drop For Everyone. (Nancy Pelosi, Press Conference, Washington DC, 6/6/13)

Forbes: “ Rate Shock: In California, Obamacare To Increase Individual Health Insurance Premiums By 64-146%” (Avik Roy, “Rate Shock: In California, Obamacare To Increase Individual Health Insurance Premiums By 64-146%,” Forbes, 5/30/13)