We need to start putting pressure on Republicans and Blue Dogs NOW!!

[samrock]

It MUST be clear that if health care fails to pass it will be THEIR fault. They should get the blame and face the wrath of voters for doing NOTHING but stopping most people from getting health care at a reasonable cost that they can not be denied.. We must create a reason for them to vote for health care and real risks for them if they are perceived of helping to stop it..

[pinb1212]

1. Actually we have the numbers to get this passed on our own.

If the repugs don't want to play nice, screw them.

[bobbolink]

2. The Blue Cross Dogs were added to that.

And they ARE bought and paid for, and standing in the way!

[bobbolink]

3. Toll-free Capitol Hill numbers

Toll-free Capitol Hill Numbers:


1-800-828-0498 1-866-388-1015 1-866-220-0044 1-877-851-6437

[JDPriestly]

4. Here are the facts. Reluctant senators need to be confronted with the

fact that we know how much they are on the take from the healthcare insurers, pharmaceuticals and others in the medical industry:

http://www.opensecrets.org/politicians/candlist.php?congno=111

Specifically,

Max Baucus:
http://www.opensecrets.org/politicians/summary.php?cid=N00004643&cycle=2010

Landrieu:

http://www.opensecrets.org/politicians/industries.php?cycle=2010&cid=N00005395&type=I&mem=

Ben Nelson:

http://www.opensecrets.org/politicians/industries.php?cycle=2010&cid=N00005329&type=I&mem=

Compare: My congressman Xavier Becerra:

http://www.opensecrets.org/politicians/summary.php?cid=N00009774&cycle=2010

My congressman supports healthcare reform, but is cautious about how to pay for it (from what I can tell). He receives a lot of money from health professionals, but then a lot of nurses live in our district, and his wife is a doctor. He understands the importance of making health care affordable for all to his constituents and favors reform. His donations come from the industry, but primarily from those who work in the health care industry -- the professionals.

Evan Bayh:

Baucus:
http://www.opensecrets.org/politicians/industries.php?cycle=2010&cid=N00009922&type=I&mem=

[crickets]

5. Excellent! Thanks for the direct links to Open Secrets. -nt

:thumbsup:

[glinda]

6. We need reform in regards to raising money.

[HOLOS]

7. yes!