Many conservatives think it a stretch to say this means the federal government can force people to buy health insurance, especially when some state governments object.
Worse yet, he will be able to take advantage of a vehicle for effecting the so-called "two state solution, " no matter how strenuously Israel and its friends in Washington object: The Palestinians will simply unilaterally declare themselves a state and ask for international recognition - and Mr. Obama will accede to that request.