My sig line says "The GOP: You can always go to the Emergency Room." I never thought I'd hear that from a Democrat.
But tonight, I heard those execrable words from a Democrat, Blue Dog Jason Altmire, PA-4. Altmire was on CNBC Reports tonight with uber-wanking obnoxious host Dennis Kneale, last seen being humiliated by Chris Hayes.
This is simply unacceptable for any Democrat.
Update Thanks to the people from PA-4 who commented and will contact him. Tell you neighbors! (As I wrote in a comment, I would call, but I live in the People's Republic of the Upper West Side, represented by Commissar Jerry Nadler (who doesn't need lobbying on this issue).)
They were whining about the tax increase on the wealthy to finance health care, and the need for "time" to get it right. When Kneale (to his credit?) asked about the 45 million uninsured, Altmire said that they do get care because they can go to the emergency room.
Jason, is that the kind of care you want for your children? Do your children get regular check-ups, shots, etc.? Do they go to a neighborhood MD when they cut a finger or get the Mumps, or do they wait with you for five hours in the ER -- which is apparently OK with you for 45 million Americans, including many in your District.
I urge the voters of PA-4 to contact this man and let him know what Americans really want. Is the median income in PA-4 $350,000? I don't think so.
Here's his home page. and his contact page Here are his offices:
Aliquippa Office
2110 McLean Street
Aliquippa, PA 15001
724-378-0928
724-378-6171 (fax)
Natrona Heights Office
2124 Freeport Road
Natrona Heights, PA 15065
724-226-1304
724-226-1308 (fax)
Washington, D.C. Office
332 Cannon House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
202-225-2565
202-226-2274(fax)
Satellite Offices
Cranberry Township Office
Cranberry Township Municipal Building
2525 Rochester Road
Cranberry Township, PA 16066-6499
1:30 pm to 5:00 pm - First and Third Thursdays of every month
NOTE: This office will be closed on Thursday, July 3.
Ellwood City Office
Ellwood City Municipal Building
Lawrence Avenue
Ellwood City, PA 16117
2:00 pm to 6:00pm - 2nd and 4th Tuesday of every month
Farrell Office
Farrell City Building
500 Roemer Blvd
Farrell, PA 16121
9 am to 1:00 pm - 2nd and 4th Tuesday of every month
Murrysville Office
Murrysville Municipal Building
4100 Sardis Road
Murrysville, PA 15668
2 pm to 4 pm - Second Tuesday of every month
4 pm to 7 pm - Fourth Tuesday of every month
New Castle Office
Lawrence County Government Center
430 Court Street
1st Floor Caucus Room
New Castle, PA 16101
8:00 am to 4:00 pm - Every Wednesday and Friday
Ross Township Office
Ross Township Municipal Building
Recreation Center
1000 Ross Municipal Drive
Pittsburgh,PA 15237
9:00 am to 12:00 pm - First and Third Thursdays of every month