Marc went to the definitive numbers when he wrote this piece and they are irrefutable. What is most important in this article is that he removed the façade that many have relative to fiscal responsibility.
He stated the fact that if we are to look at history and outcomes we must be cognizant that inasmuch as the Republicans continue to preach fiscal responsibility and spending cuts they have always done the opposite when in control. Our last balanced budget was under Democratic President Bill Clinton who not only balanced the budget but had a large surplus that was summarily squandered with the Supreme Court Appointment of George W Bush as president.
Please read Marc’s article. It is factual and revealing on the Affordable Care Act