By CNN's Jack Cafferty:

The Supreme Court reminded us all in an instant Thursday morning what an enormous impact these nine justices can have on the lives of millions of Americans.

And what came as a surprise to many was that Chief Justice John Roberts, a George W. Bush appointee, broke with the conservatives and sided with the court's liberal justices in favor of Obamacare and the individual mandate.

In a way it was curiously refreshing, whether you agree with the court's decision or not.

That's because many have come to believe that politics have played an outsize role in the high court's decisions in recent years. It probably really got going in 2000, with Bush v. Gore, which effectively handed the presidency to Bush.

Then two years ago came the Citizens United ruling allowing unlimited spending by corporations and unions on elections as long as it's independent of campaigns.

Whatever the reasons, there has been a marked decline in the Supreme Court's approval rating.

A recent poll found 44% of Americans approve of how the high court handles its job - down from 80% in 1994.

The New York Times/CBS Poll shows an overwhelming 76% of those surveyed say the Supreme Court justices sometimes let their personal or political views influence their decisions. Only 13% think the court's decisions are based only on legal analysis.

But the court's critical ruling Thursday might move the needle once again when it comes to how we view the highest court in the land.

Here’s my question to you: How does today's health care ruling affect your opinion of the Supreme Court?

Interested to know which ones made it on air?

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