DailyKos is about electing better Democrats. Here is an opportunity to do so.
Paul Butterfield is running for the 35th CA-Senate District as I have diaried before;
Calling all Single Payer supporters everywhere to help elect a better Democrat
Calling Single Payer supporters everywhere and Los Angeles Kossacks
I have been a Single Payer supporter for years. When I first got involved I thought it was a no-brainer. I now know we have a fight in our hands. We will win but we are up against the insurance companies and their billions.
Schwarzenegger vetoed SB 810, the Single Payer legislation, twice. We finally got rid of him and we had a great opportunity to get it on Jerry Brown's desk this year. But when it was time for the California Senate to pass it we missed the opportunity. Why? because we missed a vote in the Senate by 2 votes. 6 blue dog Democrats did not vote, we only needed 2. Only one of the 6, Rod Wright, is up for re-election and his opponent is Paul Buterfiield.
The upcoming June 5 primary is critical. In the ballot there will be 3 names, Paul, Rod Wright and Charlotte Svolos, a Republican. With the new rules in place, Paul only needs to come in 2nd to be on the November ballot. However, it is possible that he beats Wright on June 5 and that is what we hope for.
We need door knockers, phone bankers, endorsements, contacts, everything. But one thing that will help tremendously now is to send out some mailers. With $3000 we can do this in some critical parts of the 35th District and for this I ask you to consider donating as little as $5.
Do it because Paul is a better Democrat and his opponent has a lot of baggage, a lot.
Or do it because you like what Paul has to say about Single Payer;
A single payer plan for California establishes a universal health insurance system that provides every resident with comprehensive health benefits for life. It is paid for with taxes that amount to less than what families and businesses are currently paying for private health insurance. Medicare is a single payer system that is currently used.
A single payer plan;
. Covers everyone.
. Has no deductibles, co-pays, or exclusions for pre-existing conditions.
. Allows you to choose your own doctors, hospitals, dentists, eye care providers, and other medical services.
. Cuts the current 25% private insurance companies now spend for overhead to just 5%.
. Ensures patient-centered, good quality health care by rewarding excellence and sharing efficiencies and best practices among doctors and hospitals.
With single payer health care you can’t lose the insurance if you lose or change your job, and no one will be denied care. What’s more, single payer controls escalating health care costs, invests in electronic infrastructure that improves quality while reducing cost, saves money by controlling fraud, emphasizes prevention and primary health care, and utilizes California's purchasing power to realize savings on prescriptions and durable medical equipment.
A single payer plan would save money for families, business, and government and provide comprehensive, quality health care for all.
Or do it because you want to send a message to the other blue dogs that did not vote for SB 810 and who are up for re-election in 2014.
Or do it because you love California an you understand that Single Payer will save lives and help solve the budget issue.
Or do it because you understand that if California goes Single Payer the rest of the country will follow.
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