BET Wire: "Health Care's the Shizzle"

Obamacare gets a full-court press.

In Case You Missed It - Republicans leave President Obama scratching his head; Ben Carson kind of blames the spread of measles on immigrants; one lawmaker thinks it's OK if your food service worker doesn't wash his hands after a bathroom break — and more. — Joyce Jones (@BETpolitichick)
Moms Care - Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama met with a group of mothers in the Oval Office on Dec. 18 "to discuss how health care reform could benefit their families," and "the critical role moms are playing in helping their families access quality, affordable health care by encouraging their adult children, family members and peers to sign up for coverage."  (Photo: Carolyn Kaster/AP Photo)
Full Court Press - First Lady Michelle Obama participated in interviews on three African-American radio stations to promote the health care law after meeting with a group of mothers to discuss accessing affordable health care for their families. The president also promoted the law in an interview with talk-show host Steve Harvey set to air Dec. 20.(Photo: Bennett Raglin/BET/Getty Images for BET)Sign Up 'Cause It's Hot - The nonprofit group Get Covered has tapped Obama impersonator Iman Crosson to perform in a parody rap of the Snoop Dogg hit “Drop It Like It’s Hot” to promote the Affordable Care Act during the enrollment period. "If you need that new health care," raps B-Rock O’Beezy, "sign up ’cause it’s hot, sign up ’cause it’s hot, sign up ’cause it’s hot … and chock full of provizzles."    (Photo: Get Covered America via Youtube/Brave.tv)

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In Case You Missed It - President Obama still has a long way to go to get Americans to accept Obamacare; Cory Booker tweeted about Queen Bey while presiding the Senate floor; Rep. Marcia Fudge wrote a letter to the pope, and more. — Joyce Jones

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