[Tau Food]

No, the states won’t “get stuck” with the bill. State governors and legislators can’t just print money, and they can get kicked out for even contemplating raising taxes. Further, many states have balance budget laws and there is no money for Obamacare.

I have a feeling that every state receives a lot of federal money. Why couldn't the Feds just deduct the amount that the state owes from the amount it sends to the state?

[mtrott]

Well, the Supreme Court ruling on Obamacare specifically stated that the feds could not withhold Medicaid funds from any states that elected not to create a health care exchange. Basically an acknowledgement of the 10th Amendment.