http://thinkprogress.org/2009/08/22/poll-baucus/Sen. Max Baucus (D-MT) has frustrated progressives with his work on health care reform as chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, refusing to back a public option. A new DailyKos/Research 2000 poll finds that Baucus’ constituents are also unhappy with his work. Just forty-two percent of Montanans approve of the job he is doing, and 47 percent support a public option (compared to 43 percent who oppose one). The disparity is greatest amongst Democrats in Montana, 55 percent of whom disapprove of what Baucus is doing. Markos Moulitsas concludes, “
espite the onslaught of pure bullshit slung by opponents of effective reform (death panels! government takeover! Canada!), a plurality of all Montana residents (and independents as well) still support a public option.”
Baucus does not represent his state, say Montanans
http://www.dailykos.com/storyonly/2009/8/21/770592/-Baucus-does-not-represent-his-state,-say-Montanans
Max Baucus receives considerable contributions from health care industry.
http://thinkprogress.org/2009/07/23/max-baucus-health-contributions/
Montanans Not Backing Baucus' Work On Health Care
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/08/21/montantans-not-backing-ba_n_265477.html