Today Firedoglake Action is launching ads against Republicanized Democrats, Blanche Lincoln and Mike Ross. You can read about the campaign here.
For now, we're hitting Blanche Lincoln and Mike Ross.
This is just the beginning. Notice is given. We're moving on to other Democrats who dare to vote against the American people on healthcare.
CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT THE EFFORT TO GET THIS AD ON THE AIR.
I hope those of you who are uncertain or unhappy about why our Congressional whip count project runs through the Progressive Caucus in the House, will enthusiastically support the campaign against Republicanized Democrats like Mike Ross and Blanche Lincoln.
The FDL Action ad you just watched begins running today in Arkansas, where 60% of Arkansas Democrats statewide and nearly 100% of Democrats in Mike Ross's district will see it over and over again for the next two weeks on prime time network TV.
Blanche Lincoln and Mike Ross are two egregious examples of what I call Republicanized Democrats. It's time to get rid of them, or certainly make them vote like Democrats on healthcare reform. I used to write, "any Democrat over any Republican any day", but I was very wrong. We don't simply need more Democrats, we need good Democrats, and these two (and others), are not good for the American people.
Lincoln and Ross are tied at the hip. They are two contemptible Democrats who champion the insurance industry, and we're calling them out.
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So the word is now going forth to all Democrats, your choice: the American people or the insurance industry.
We continue to ask you to call Congress. This is essential.
STOPPING THE CATASTROPHIC BAUCUS BILL RUNS RIGHT THROUGH THE HOUSE PROGRESSIVE CAUCUS.
We're asking you to continue calling Congress. THE MEMBERS ON THIS LIST NEED TO BE RELENTLESSLY CALLED. Click here to record your call.
HERE ARE THE QUESTIONS TO USE WHEN YOU CALL:
When you call, Please be very firm.
- It's not enough to be told the member supports a public option.
- Anyone who calls needs to ask the follow up: it's great they support it, but I need them to commit to ONLY vote for a bill with a public option. No coops, no triggers. Nothing less. Will they do that?
- This is what the offices need to hear - not just support. Hold the line.
- Please then report back on the form, what you've unearthed.
WE'RE ASKING YOU TO SUPPORT THE WORK SECURE A PUBLIC OPTION.
THERE ARE A GROUP OF PEOPLE WORKING LITERALLY DAY AND NIGHT TRYING TO SECURE A PUBLIC OPTION. WE RECEIVE VERY SMALL STIPENDS (FOR LIVING EXPENSES), BASED ENTIRELY ON YOUR GENEROSITY.
PLEASE DONATE WHATEVER YOU CAN. WE RELY ON YOUR FINANCIAL SUPPORT, AND YOU HAVE BEEN AMAZING.
HEALTHCARE REFORM WILL REVEAL THE CHARACTER OF OUR NATION, WE CANNOT FAIL.
PLEASE HELP US WIN THIS FIGHT FOR REAL HEALTHCARE FOR ALL AMERICANS.
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