The Real Winners  —  So the Supreme Court — defying many expectations — upheld the Affordable Care Act, a k a Obamacare.  There will, no doubt, be many headlines declaring this a big victory for President Obama, which it is.  But the real winners are ordinary Americans — people like you.

A Pyrrhic Victory  —  THE obvious victor in the Supreme Court's health care decision was President Obama, who risked vast amounts of political capital to pass the Affordable Care Act.  A somewhat more subtle victor, but equally important, was the rule of law more generally …

Jindal: Ruling could force people to eat tofu and drive hybrid cars  —  Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal (R) said Thursday's “frightening” Supreme Court ruling could lead to penalties for Americans whose lives are out of step with government priorities.  —  On a call with reporters …

Modesty and Audacity  —  Washington is full of arrogant people who grab power whenever they get the chance.  But there is at least one modest minimalist in town, and that's John Roberts Jr.  —  In his remarkable health care opinion Thursday, the chief justice of the Supreme Court restrained the power of his own institution.

Conservatives' consolation prize  —  Conservatives won a substantial victory Thursday.  The physics of American politics — actions provoking reactions — continues to move the crucial debate, about the nature of the American regime, toward conservatism.  Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr. has served this cause.

Romney raises $4.3M after health ruling  —  Mitt Romney's presidential campaign has raised $4.3 million since the Supreme Court ruled President Obama's healthcare law is constitutional.  —  Romney started raising funds immediately after the decision, and in a message to supporters Friday morning …

Obama campaign: It's a penalty, not a tax  —  A top surrogate for President Obama insisted Friday that the individual mandate in the Affordable Care Act was not a tax — despite the fact that the Supreme Court narrowly preserved the law on those grounds.  —  “Don't believe the hype …

The Filibuster Won't Save ObamaCare From President Romney … - Saletan: How Fast Can Republicans Read?  The Conflicting Evidence.  — Magic Mike Is Soderbergh's Most Fun Movie Since Ocean's Eleven  — Why Did Roberts Do It?  To Save the Supreme Court.

Justice Department shields Holder from prosecution after contempt vote  —  The Justice Department moved Friday to shield Attorney General Eric Holder from prosecution after the House voted to hold him in contempt of Congress.  —  The contempt vote technically opened the door for the House …