In 2007, I was fortunate enough to become a 'reporter' by way of becoming a radio talk show host in Colorado. I began interviewing candidates in Colorado and had several candidates on my show who went on to successful victories. And, being an ex-Pat from North Carolina, I took time from my vacation and family visits in NC to seek out NC candidates like Larry Kissell.
During my interview with him, I was very impressed with his statements on supporting the working class families in NC-08 that had lost their factory jobs and were working 2 and 3 jobs just to make ends meet. So I am frankly stunned that he would be on the fence on the current health care bill, when these same families are the ones more likely not to have good health insurance.
the letter I wrote him follows:
Congressman Kissell,
I was there early and often supporting you and promoting your campaign to the Daily Kos and Blue NC community.
As you can see in this Video I have gone out of my way to help the Kissell campaign and was glad to see him elected.
Now, I want him to listen to the voters who want to have the Healthcare bill along with the Public Option passed.
As noted on Daily Kos, we bloggers contributed nearly Half a million dollars to get Larry in office.
We are hopeful that Larry remembers that when he is thinking about his re-election in 2010.
Not supporting the healthcare bill is a sure fire way to dry up the Netroots community's funding support.
Vote for the people that you represent and the ideals of the Netroots community and support HR 3962.
They are reading this letter and are watching to see your response.
Sincerely,
Wade Norris
original video
Larry states that he is for helping working class families and the people of his district, let him know that healthcare bill 3962 is the best way to help the working class families of his district.
I would ask you to contact Rep. Kissell to vote the right way on this issue.