I don't think they ever intended to insurance mandate to pass constitutional muster. They want that part of the law overturned, leaving the rest of the law intact, leaving an unfunded mandate of astronomical proportion. then they will demagogue the hell out of Republicans wanting everyone to go without health care. Meanwhile, healthcare costs will continue to rise, and the numbers of people wanting "free healthcare" will grow, until the Leftists have enough control over government to pass a nationalized healthcare plane. Game. Set. Match. Yahtzee.