Happy Halloween From Mitch McConnell and Friends

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Republican lawmakers have been getting in the holiday spirit today by reminding people about their longstanding beef with Obamacare. Senate Republicans put out a list of articles on their website under the headlines “Spooked by higher costs” and “All tricks, no treats”.

Today is full of ghosts, ghouls, and the frightening reality of #ObamaCare http://t.co/Ug0ZKmqTc1 #Halloween pic.twitter.com/QniZcEsDJn

— Senate Republicans (@Senate_GOPs) October 31, 2014

Young people are experiencing premium increases for “essential health benefits” #ObamaScare http://t.co/t9e0RNlJHZ pic.twitter.com/zbZ2WfikDv

— Richard Shelby (@SenShelby) October 31, 2014

Oh, there’s also a video floating around from the Republican-controlled House Financial Services committee. You can watch it below. It’s really, really not scary: