You know what would be great right now?
One more Democrat in the House, that's what.
Know what else would have been great throughout this whole health care debate?
Two more solid progressives in the Senate.
What if I told you that with a simple bill, passed by Congress and signed by the President, we could get one more Democrat in the House and two in the Senate, and as a bonus, 600,000 taxpaying American citizens wouldn't be denied one of the most basic civil rights of citizens in a democratic society?
You'd say "Wow! Tell me more!"
Does all that sound good? Then call your Representative and Senators on Monday to demand action on DC statehood.
(Sorry, I won't throw in a free Slap-Chop with your call.)
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