« BACK  |  PRINT

RS

EDITOR OF REDSTATE

Is Healthcare Back On?

By: Erick Erickson (Diary)  |  July 29th, 2009 at 10:47 AM  | 

RESIZE: AAA

image

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.

CALL YOUR CONGRESSMAN RIGHT NOW.

Go here and get the number. Call now.

Tags: , , ,

COMMENTS

POSTING RULES  |  LOGIN TO COMMENT  |  REGISTER TODAY
  • Common_Cents

    to throw off the opposition. It seemed they gave up too easily. Rope a dope.

  • izoneguy

    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.

  • rwalkerg

    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.

  • ElectGoldwater

    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!

  • Vaughn Harold

    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.

  • JadedByPolitics

    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!

  • teresava

    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.

  • erp

    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.

  • jyjacobs

    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.

  • jyjacobs

    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.

  • IJB

    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.

  • jyjacobs

    I am really stuck on stupid today.

  • jeckert30

    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.

  • penguin2

    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.

  • penguin2
  • Swamp_Yankee

    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.

  • Swamp_Yankee

    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.

  • GT350

    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.

  • AceInTX

    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…

  • penguin2

    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???

  • leppard

    My understanding is that representatives get a list of all the calls.

  • djemi

    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.

  • jyjacobs

    …. for your words of encouragement.

  • redloft

    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.

  • cookcountyconservative

    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

  • AceInTX
  • AceInTX

    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

  • AceInTX