This is a short and to the point diary. Emily's List is supporting Blue Dog Democrats......
In the past I have contributed to Emily's list, in part due to their support for the two campaigns Darcy Burner ran against Dave Reichert in Washington 8th CD. The ad campaigns run by Emily's list were excellent.
Since this time, I have retired, and have now become a South Dakota Resident. But I'm still a sushi eatin, ACLU Card Totin Progressive Democrat. I became a South Dakota Resident just in time to cast my vote for Barack Obama in the 2008 election. I also voted for the Democratic Candidate, Rep Sandlin. Little did I know at the time that Rep Sandlin was a Blue Dog Democratic, with little allegiance to the Presidents Agenda.
In various Town Halls, Rep Sandlin appears adamant that she will not support a public option.
Recently, I received a solication from Emily's List for donations. I checked the Emily's List web site to see if Rep Sandlin was one of their candidates; she is.
I then sent an e-mail to Emily's List telling them that I support the President's Health Care Agenda, including a Public Option. I told them I cannot contribute to an organization that contributes to Blue Dog Democrats, and that I would neither vote for or contribute to Rep Sandlin if she continues oppose the public option.
If you are an Emily's List contributor who supports a public option, please contact them and tell them no more donations for Blue Dog Democrats who oppose the public option.