My reaction to the D.C. Circuit’s decision to grant en banc review of Halbig v. Burwell in a nutshell:

1. It is unnecessary.
2. It is unwise.
3. It is unfortunate.
4. It appears political, as would a decision to overrule Halbig.
5. It will likely only delay Supreme Court review.
6. En banc review does not necessarily mean the court will overturn Halbig, though it doesn’t look good.
7. I predict that even if the court overturns Halbig, the Obama administration will lose ground.
8. The D.C. Circuit will not have the last word.

If you want to go outside the nutshell, where I unpack all this with more words and facts and links, go here.