Head’s up: there is a rumor circulating in the House of Representatives that enough Blue Dogs have caved on health care for Nancy Pelosi to get the bill to the floor this week. The memo to Republicans assuring them there’d be no vote could have been a ruse to turn down constituent heat enough.
Democrats are growing fearful that August recess will turn the Blue Dogs cold and want something out by Friday.
It appears they may have the votes to do that.
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I kinda thought it was a head fake.
Common_Cents Wednesday, July 29th at 10:56AM EDT (link)to throw off the opposition. It seemed they gave up too easily. Rope a dope.
Leaders don’t create movements, movements create leaders.
Exactly
rwalkerg Wednesday, July 29th at 11:15AM EDT (link)They did something similar with the Cap & Tax bill too. When this first went around I thought that it might be a trick to throw us off the scent.
Pour more gasoline on the fire
izoneguy Wednesday, July 29th at 11:13AM EDT (link)Let them vote on it. Either way the democrats will own it. They are burning down their own house. Just think - if you could back the clock on Social Security and MediCare…..
National Health Care will be the ruin of America. Pure & Simple.
“When the government fears the people, there is liberty. When the people fear the government, there is tyranny.”
Thomas Jefferson
I'm With You...
IJB Wednesday, July 29th at 12:17PM EDT (link)I’m still in the camp that, if they call a vote, it’ll blow up in their faces.
(Either way, though I’m betting it loses on the floor…)
Let ‘em try it.
I called my Congressman
ElectGoldwater Wednesday, July 29th at 11:30AM EDT (link)I called Congressman Cassidy’s office, and told the very nice lady who answered that I was requesting that the Congressman oppose HR 3200. I then asked her what his current stance was on the bill, and she told me he was against it. She then took my name and address, presumably to verify that I did live in his district.
I know a written letter would have carried more weight, but this one phone call took about two minutes of my time. Well worth it to make sure your voice is heard.
I called mine. You call yours, please!
Called my congressman John Spratt (D-SC-5)
Vaughn Harold Wednesday, July 29th at 11:46AM EDT (link)and told him to stop this insanity now because the federal government has no business taking care of individuals healthcare, it’s a job for state and local communities.
I contacted......
JadedByPolitics Wednesday, July 29th at 11:47AM EDT (link)Connelly’s office and supposedly he doesn’t know how he will vote. I suggested that if this is so important and the country needs it that perhaps coming home for townhall meetings to discuss this takeover of 21% of GDP. I reminded his office that We The People have had unprecedented spending since September of last year that WE have had deficits as far as the eye can see RAMMED down our throats and that WE can ill afford another MASSIVE spending bill. He is a big lib so I am sure Nancy can count on him!
Whoever has his enemy at his mercy &
does not destroy him is his own enemy
I called my congressman, too.
teresava Wednesday, July 29th at 11:55AM EDT (link)I called my congressman — Rep. Tom Perriello, Democrat-VA. I also sent faxes and emails. I doubt it will do any good. This freshman democrat voted for the stimulus bill and the cap and trade bill. He is beholden to the special interest groups, not his constituents. Furthermore, my two democrat senators, Webb and Warner, will probably vote for the senate version of this horrible bill. I feel like I am living in a nightmare.
they ovviously want the same government control of the people.
penguin2 Wednesday, July 29th at 12:36PM EDT (link)Glenn Nye VA-02 is mine. His staff keeps hedging when asked. I just reinforced that I was a constituent and wanted him to vote no. Husband sent e-mails too.
I agree with you, about the “nightmare.” Warner and Webb are marching right along. Webb’s offices only has busy signals. Not even going to voice mail, but that is his modus operandi. Haven’t got a response in weeks. You know they talk about the left wing taking over the Dem party? They are really all leftists. If none of them will stand up for what is right for America and at least take a stand somewhere in the middle they are just like Obama, Pelosi, Reid, etc.
Yesterday, Dick Morris recommended written letters too. Even more “impact.” Will work on that next.
Resistance to tyrants is obedience to God. - Benjamin Franklin
When Good stands up to Evil, Evil blinks. - Vassar Bushmills
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penguin2 Wednesday, July 29th at 12:39PM EDT (link)Resistance to tyrants is obedience to God. - Benjamin Franklin
When Good stands up to Evil, Evil blinks. - Vassar Bushmills
Rope and Dope
erp Wednesday, July 29th at 11:57AM EDT (link)How many times will we fall for the same trick? I don’t care what color the media paint the left and right states, Democrats are red and always will be.
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Who's acting "stupidly" now?
jyjacobs Wednesday, July 29th at 12:08PM EDT (link)I acted quite stupidly today. I actually called my cogressman in D.C., he’s Mike Quigley, he replaced Rahm Emmanuel. The phone was answered immediately (after 1 ring) clearly their lines are not on fire. I was nervous and just made my quick point that I am a homeowner in Chicago (60614, Quigley would know it’s the most affluent zip code in the city) and that my husband is a small business owner. This bill would add more taxes and regulations to an already tenuous situation. “Thank you very much” and she was probably laughing her a** off at my call. Sorry folks, as a conservative in Chicago, I am the fool. I won’t be calling Quigley’s office ever again. I embarrassed myself. If you know Quigley, then you know why.
“Government does not solve problems; it subsidizes them.” President Reagan
It's not stupid....
GT350 Wednesday, July 29th at 12:39PM EDT (link)Calling your Representative is your right as a citizen.
I live in Bay Area. I call my representatives & senators all the time: Rep. George Miller (the financial architect of this plan), Barbara Boxer, and Dianne Feinstein. It ain’t gonna do a darn bit of good. But I do it anyway. I keep it polite & respectful, but I read them the riot act.
I also call the freshman congressman in my parents’ home district (I own property in that district, but obv not a registered voter). I enjoy yelling at that guy. He won by about 100 votes in a very purple district. He voted for Porkulus and Cap-n-Trade. I told his receptionist that voting for Healthcare is going to get him a one-way ticket home from DC.
it makes a difference
leppard Wednesday, July 29th at 1:21PM EDT (link)My understanding is that representatives get a list of all the calls.
Concentrated power has always been the enemy of liberty.
Government does not solve problems; it subsidizes them.
No government ever voluntarily reduces itself in size. Government programs, once launched, never disappear. Actually, a government bureau is the nearest thing to eternal life we’ll ever see on this earth!
thank you
jyjacobs Wednesday, July 29th at 1:25PM EDT (link)…. for your words of encouragement.
“Government does not solve problems; it subsidizes them.” President Reagan
Who's acting 'stupidly' now?
jyjacobs Wednesday, July 29th at 12:17PM EDT (link)I acted quite stupidly today. I actually called my cogressman in D.C., he’s Mike Quigley, he replaced Rahm Emmanuel. The phone was answered immediately (after 1 ring) clearly their lines are not on fire. I was nervous and just made my quick point that I am a homeowner in Chicago and that my husband is a small business owner. This bill would add more taxes and regulations to an already tenuous situation. “Thank you very much” and she was probably laughing her a** off at my call. Sorry folks, as a conservative in Chicago, I am the fool. I won’t be calling Quigley’s office ever again. I embarrassed myself. If you know Quigley, then you know why.
“Government does not solve problems; it subsidizes them.” President Reagan
sorry for posting twice
jyjacobs Wednesday, July 29th at 12:19PM EDT (link)I am really stuck on stupid today.
“Government does not solve problems; it subsidizes them.” President Reagan
Rep. John Adler, Ocean County, NJ
jeckert30 Wednesday, July 29th at 12:24PM EDT (link)Rep. Adler (D) is still taking comments from constituents according to his office. He has supposedly not yet made up his mind. I hope his office is getting a lot of feedback.
Breaking: The Hill Reporting No House Vote Too; But Deal Struck With Blue Dogs Post Recess
Swamp_Yankee Wednesday, July 29th at 12:39PM EDT (link)http://thehill.com/leading-the-news/blue-dogs-strike-deal-no-health-vote-before-recess-2009-07-29.html
I was skeptical of yesterday’s ruse and still am. But this is interesting.
http://www.twitter.com/swamp_yank
Breaking: The Hill Reporting No House Vote Too; But Deal Struck With Blue Dogs Post Recess
Swamp_Yankee Wednesday, July 29th at 12:39PM EDT (link)http://thehill.com/leading-the-news/blue-dogs-strike-deal-no-health-vote-before-recess-2009-07-29.html
I was skeptical of yesterday’s ruse and still am. But this is interesting.
http://www.twitter.com/swamp_yank
I'm hearing there are three Republicrats on the finance committee in a gang of six working to pass HCR in the Senate
AceInTX Wednesday, July 29th at 12:43PM EDT (link)I’m not sure who they are aside from Senator Snowe…but I think Grassly is one of them and I do know he’s ready to sign onto a tax on “Cadillac Plans. and I think Judd Gregg is the other. He was on Fox News last night talking about a compromise to get it done.
and I’ll be stunned of there isn’t RMSPers in the Congressional Caucus that will provide cover for any blue dogs that don’t go along!
So…once again, we make progress, the American people express opposition to an Obama agenda item and our RINOs go to work in order to help the one pass his agenda…
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Ace, that is depressing.
penguin2 Wednesday, July 29th at 1:17PM EDT (link)I had hoped to get to the August recess, and let them find out at home just how much people are against this bill. To know these people are actively making the effort to pass this travesty against the American people makes me ill.
What do we do now???
Resistance to tyrants is obedience to God. - Benjamin Franklin
When Good stands up to Evil, Evil blinks. - Vassar Bushmills
I'm making a list of the Republicans to call along with Phone numbers...check back here nt
AceInTX Wednesday, July 29th at 2:21PM EDT (link)House Conservatives Fund
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I say all that to say...don't neglect to call your Congressman and Senatore whther they are a Democrat or Republican...
AceInTX Wednesday, July 29th at 3:44PM EDT (link)We need every Single Solitary Republican to vote against any and all versions of this bill. The Democrats need to own this lock, stock and barrel if this becomes law. That said I’m asking specifically that you make sure you call them if they are any of the following:
On the Senate Finance Committee
Sen. Chuck Grassley, Iowa (202) 224-3744
Sen. Orrin Hatch, Utah (202) 224-5251
Sen. Olympia Snowe, Maine (202) 224-5344
Sen. Jon Kyle, Arizona (202) 224-4521
Sen. Jim Bunning, Kentucky (202) 224-4343
Sen. Mike Crapo, Idaho (202) 224-6142
Sen. Pat Roberts, Kansas (202) 224-4774
Sen. John Ensign, Nevada (202) 224-6244
Sen. Mike Enzi, Wyoming (202) 224-3424
Sen. John Cornyn, Texas (202) 224-2934
In the Republican Main Street Partnership:
U.S. Senate
Sen. Susan Collins, Maine (202) 224-2523
Sen. John McCain, Arizona (202) 224-2235
U.S. House
Rep. Steve Austria, Ohio (202) 225-4324
Rep. Roscoe Bartlett, Maryland (202) 225-2721
Rep. Judy Biggert, Illinois (202) 225-3515
Rep. Brian Bilbray, California (202) 225-0508
Rep. Mary Bono Mack, California (202) 225-5330
Rep. Ginny Brown-Waite, Florida (202) 225-1002
Rep. Ken Calvert, California (202) 225-1986
Rep. Dave Camp, Michigan (202) 225-3561
Rep. Joseph Cao, Louisiana (202) 225-6636
Rep. Shelley Moore Capito, West Virginia (202) 225-2711
Rep. Michael Castle, Delaware (202) 225-4165
Rep. Charlie Dent, Pennsylvania (202) 225-6411
Rep. Lincoln Diaz-Balart, Florida (202) 225-4211
Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart, Florida (202) 225-2778
Rep. David Dreier, California (202) 225-2305
Rep. Vernon Ehlers, Michigan (202) 225-3831
Rep. Jo Ann Emerson, Missouri (202) 225-4404
Rep. Rodney Frelinghuysen, New Jersey (202) 225-5034
Rep. Jim Gerlach, Pennsylvania (202) 225-4315
Rep. Lynn Jenkins, Kansas (202) 225-6601
Rep. Timothy Johnson, Illinois (202) 225-2371
Rep. Mark Kirk, Illinois (202) 225-4835
Rep. Leonard Lance, New Jersey (202) 225-5361
Rep. Steven LaTourette, Ohio (202) 225-5731
Rep. Chris Lee, New York (202) 225-5265
Rep. Jerry Lewis, California (202) 225-6498
Rep. Frank LoBiondo, New Jersey (202) 225-6572
Rep. Thaddeus McCotter, Michigan (202) 225-2667
Rep. Candice Miller, Michigan (202) 225-2106
Rep. Tim Murphy, Pennsylvania (202) 225-2301
Rep. Erik Paulsen, Minnesota (202) 225-2871
Rep. Thomas Petri, Wisconsin (202) 225-2476
Rep. Todd Platts, Pennsylvania (202) 225-5836
Rep. Dave Reichert, Washington (202) 225-7761
Rep. Aaron Schock, Illinois (202) 225.6201
Rep. Lee Terry, Nebraska (202) 225-4155
Rep. Patrick Tiberi, Ohio (202) 225-5355
Rep. Michael Turner, Ohio (202) 225-6465
Rep. Fred Upton, Michigan (202) 225-3761
Rep. Greg Walden, Oregon (202) 225-6730
Rep. Ed Whitfield, Kentucky (202) 225-3115
Rep. Frank Wolf, Virginia (202) 225-5136
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I meant to say if any of the following are your congressmen...(Numbers included) nt
AceInTX Wednesday, July 29th at 3:45PM EDT (link)House Conservatives Fund
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Either way the Republican Members better stick around until the gabble comes down
djemi Wednesday, July 29th at 1:23PM EDT (link)I say this thinking of the late night vote the Pe-LIED-see called a couple of weeks ago, remember the one where members where turning up in there PJs.
Anyway my critter Rep. Mark Schauer (D MI-07) (he’s on Moes list) had this to say or at least his staffer had this to say
1) He has read the bill and understands it.
2) He doen’t believe that the floor vote will take place before it has finished its mark up in E&C. But does think that it will be out of E&C to allow floor vote
3) He wants to make SURE that everyone is satisfied that they understand it. Before a vote takes place.
4) He will not decide on his vote until the final version comes out.
I need a cameraman for some of this, and if I can make a request a front page post with links to all posts regarding language in H.R.3200, a kind of catalogue post. in fact any help would be appreciated.
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The House is not going to vote on the bill this week
redloft Wednesday, July 29th at 1:31PM EDT (link)Waxman has cut a deal with the Blue Dogs to mark the bill up this week and break for recess. This way the Dems can claim a victory heading into recess by getting the bill out of Committee.
I called my Lipinski D(IL-03)
cookcountyconservative Wednesday, July 29th at 2:10PM EDT (link)His office said he has not decided yet - he is reading the bill and will make his decision based on what he learns and from the sentiments of his constituents.
I voiced my opposition. They also took my name and address.
He may be one to focus on - (202) 225-5701