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Imperial Blues
Commented Dec 02, 2009 at 11:30:14 in Politics
“Ask Charlie Wilson.”
RJBOZ replied on Dec 02, 2009 at 12:12:59
“My sentiments exactly! We had an opportunity to actually do some real good in Afganistan following the Soviet withdrawal that signaled the end of "Charlie Wilson's War". Had we chosen to stay then and "finish the job" by investing in the future of the Afgan people by helping them to revitalize their population centers with schools and modernized infrastructure, thus providing them with a better way of life, we most likely would not be facing our current dilemma. Would Al Qaeda have established training camps and flourished in the region? Would 9/11 have happened? Sadly, we'll never know!”
Afghanistan: Obama Drops The Other Shoe
Commented Nov 30, 2009 at 17:17:19 in Politics
“I would encourage you to send these comments to President Obama. They encourage feed back. Here is the link. I jus sent a long note to our president expressing my dismay over his decision to fund more troops for McKristol, the caving in on health care, you name it . . . .
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Face Down the Militarists and Get Out of Afghanistan
Commented Nov 18, 2009 at 17:17:38 in World
“Preaching to the chior son, why don't cha shoot this over to the WH?”
"Build, Baby, Build": How Dems Can Counter GOP Lies and Restore Political Debate
Commented Nov 18, 2009 at 17:08:09 in Politics
“Dear MoveOn member,
When the House health care bill passed last Saturday, it came at a big, big price.
Conservatives forced a dangerous anti-choice amendment to the bill. The "Stupak amendment" makes insurance coverage for abortion virtually unavailable for millions of women purchasing insurance plans through the newly created health insurance exchange, even if they're using their own money to buy coverage.1
This is a huge shift in U.S. policy. Senator Kristen Gillibrand notes it would "dramatically limit reproductive health care." Representative Dianne DeGette calls it "the biggest expansion of restrictions on a woman's right to choose...i
Anti-choice forces won in the House through late-night, back-room negotiations. Now we have to fight back and get the truth out there so Congress hears loud and clear that this is simply unacceptable—and that Americans are going to fight hard to keep this provision out of the final health care bill.
Can you write a letter to the editor today urging Congress to keep the anti-choice "Stupak amendment" out of the final health care bill?
Click here to get started:
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When the House health care bill passed last Saturday, it came at a big, big price.
Conservatives forced a dangerous anti-choice amendment to the bill. The "Stupak amendment" makes insurance coverage for abortion virtually unavailable for millions of women purchasing insurance plans through the newly created health insurance exchange, even if they're using their own money to buy coverage.1
This is a huge shift in U.S. policy. Senator Kristen Gillibrand notes it would "dramatically limit reproductive health care." Representative Dianne DeGette calls it "the biggest expansion of restrictions on a woman's right to choose...i
Anti-choice forces won in the House through late-night, back-room negotiations. Now we have to fight back and get the truth out there so Congress hears loud and clear that this is simply unacceptable—and that Americans are going to fight hard to keep this provision out of the final health care bill.
Can you write a letter to the editor today urging Congress to keep the anti-choice "Stupak amendment" out of the final health care bill?
Click here to get started:
http://pol
Tripping in China: Barack Obama's Challenge
Commented Nov 17, 2009 at 16:47:31 in World
“Bush and the Saudi prince sitting in a tree . . .
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I'd Be Dead By Now -- The New Breast Cancer Guidelines
Commented Nov 17, 2009 at 16:29:16 in Living
“Dear MoveOn member,
In 2005, Jamie Leigh Jones was working for a private contractor in Iraq when she was brutally gang-raped by coworkers.
Jamie can't file U.S. criminal charges because the rape took place overseas, and a fine-print clause in her contract takes away her right to file a lawsuit in the U.S.2
Why? Because big corporations, led by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, have worked for years to prevent workers from suing their employers in almost any circumstance, even sexual assault.3
The good news is that a bipartisan group in Congress is working to protect the rights of rape victims like Jamie. But, shockingly, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce is fighting it.
They sent a letter to Congress saying that it would "set a dangerous precedent" to allow rape victims into court.4 The worst news? The Chamber has enough clout to tie up the bill for years, unless we fight back.
Clicking here will add your name to our petition telling the U.S. Chamber of Commerce to stop opposing the rights of rape victims:
http://pol
In 2005, Jamie Leigh Jones was working for a private contractor in Iraq when she was brutally gang-raped by coworkers.
Jamie can't file U.S. criminal charges because the rape took place overseas, and a fine-print clause in her contract takes away her right to file a lawsuit in the U.S.2
Why? Because big corporations, led by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, have worked for years to prevent workers from suing their employers in almost any circumstance, even sexual assault.3
The good news is that a bipartisan group in Congress is working to protect the rights of rape victims like Jamie. But, shockingly, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce is fighting it.
They sent a letter to Congress saying that it would "set a dangerous precedent" to allow rape victims into court.4 The worst news? The Chamber has enough clout to tie up the bill for years, unless we fight back.
Clicking here will add your name to our petition telling the U.S. Chamber of Commerce to stop opposing the rights of rape victims:
http://pol
SadieGirl replied on Nov 17, 2009 at 20:08:55
“The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is behind the anti health care reform too. They SUCK.”
Tea Party Protest Turns Violent (VIDEO)
Commented Nov 17, 2009 at 12:59:04 in Politics
“This is too funny. Btw, the squad cars could be heard in the background, I guess they never made it. Or, they were headed to another call. I 'm glad no blood was shed because the culprit would have had plenty of time to flee. Darn cops:)”
Bitsko replied on Nov 17, 2009 at 13:11:55
“I thought they got there in a decent amount of time. The police are only perfect in a police state.”
Not Supposed to Happen in Obama Land: Intrigue Behind Gregory Craig's Resignation
Commented Nov 16, 2009 at 17:17:44 in Politics
“Obamaland? Really?”
Making Tea for 2010: Tea Partiers Fight For The Right to Robocall
Commented Nov 16, 2009 at 16:52:08 in Politics
“We have regressed.”
Beezling replied on Nov 16, 2009 at 17:37:26
“We're just as bad as we ever were.”
Making Tea for 2010: Tea Partiers Fight For The Right to Robocall
Commented Nov 16, 2009 at 16:51:37 in Politics
“Get ready folks, to travel back in time. Too bad america, you have regressed way beyond the thinkable. The k/@n is up and running. Coming to you legally via FCC, your elected government officials and your corporate overlords. This is only the beginning.”
Not Supposed to Happen in Obama Land: Intrigue Behind Gregory Craig's Resignation
Commented Nov 16, 2009 at 16:43:17 in Politics
How Sarah Palin Made Herself Indispensable While Destroying the Republican Party
Commented Nov 16, 2009 at 14:11:45 in Politics
“They are not war criminals, at the time the crime was committed, tthe United States was NOT at war.”
CNN, You Can't Have It Both Ways: It's Either Dobbs or Your Latino Future
Commented Nov 13, 2009 at 10:50:02 in Media
“Clicking here will sign your name: "Rupert Murdoch should apologize and put an end to FOX's race-baiting, or admit he agrees with it."
Sign the petition
Dear MoveOn member,
Rupert Murdoch, owner of FOX and the News Corporation empire, just said Glenn Beck "was right" when he called President Obama "racist."1
This is a rare moment of candor from Murdoch, one of the most powerful media barons in the world.
Our friends at ColorOfCha
http://civ
The petition says: "Rupert Murdoch should apologize and put an end to FOX's race-baiting, or admit he agrees with it."
ColorOfCha
Sign the petition
Dear MoveOn member,
Rupert Murdoch, owner of FOX and the News Corporation empire, just said Glenn Beck "was right" when he called President Obama "racist."1
This is a rare moment of candor from Murdoch, one of the most powerful media barons in the world.
Our friends at ColorOfCha
http://civ
The petition says: "Rupert Murdoch should apologize and put an end to FOX's race-baiting, or admit he agrees with it."
ColorOfCha
Justicia Poetica: Dobbs Rises and Then Falls Thanks to Immigrants
Commented Nov 13, 2009 at 10:48:53 in Media
“Clicking here will sign your name: "Rupert Murdoch should apologize and put an end to FOX's race-baiting, or admit he agrees with it."
Sign the petition
Dear MoveOn member,
Rupert Murdoch, owner of FOX and the News Corporation empire, just said Glenn Beck "was right" when he called President Obama "racist."1
This is a rare moment of candor from Murdoch, one of the most powerful media barons in the world.
Our friends at ColorOfCha
http://civ
The petition says: "Rupert Murdoch should apologize and put an end to FOX's race-baiting, or admit he agrees with it."
ColorOfCha
Sign the petition
Dear MoveOn member,
Rupert Murdoch, owner of FOX and the News Corporation empire, just said Glenn Beck "was right" when he called President Obama "racist."1
This is a rare moment of candor from Murdoch, one of the most powerful media barons in the world.
Our friends at ColorOfCha
http://civ
The petition says: "Rupert Murdoch should apologize and put an end to FOX's race-baiting, or admit he agrees with it."
ColorOfCha
AnimalLover6 replied on Nov 13, 2009 at 11:28:43
“Will do. Can we get Murdoch's citizenship revoked in the process?
Just asking. . . .:)”
Just asking. . . .:)”
Joe Lieberman Filibusters Health Care While Americans Suffer
Commented Nov 13, 2009 at 10:09:25 in Politics
“Clicking here will sign your name: "Rupert Murdoch should apologize and put an end to FOX's race-baiting, or admit he agrees with it."
Sign the petition
Dear MoveOn member,
Rupert Murdoch, owner of FOX and the News Corporation empire, just said Glenn Beck "was right" when he called President Obama "racist."1
This is a rare moment of candor from Murdoch, one of the most powerful media barons in the world.
Our friends at ColorOfCha
http://civ
The petition says: "Rupert Murdoch should apologize and put an end to FOX's race-baiting, or admit he agrees with it."
ColorOfCha
Sign the petition
Dear MoveOn member,
Rupert Murdoch, owner of FOX and the News Corporation empire, just said Glenn Beck "was right" when he called President Obama "racist."1
This is a rare moment of candor from Murdoch, one of the most powerful media barons in the world.
Our friends at ColorOfCha
http://civ
The petition says: "Rupert Murdoch should apologize and put an end to FOX's race-baiting, or admit he agrees with it."
ColorOfCha
TROJANHORSE23 replied on Nov 13, 2009 at 10:33:46
“RACIST, LOOKS TO ME LIKE THE TRUE RACIST ARE THE AUTHORS OF THESE COMMENTS. HOW MUCH MONEY DO YOU COLLECT FROM THE PO FOLKS TO SPIN THIS RACE CRAP? POOR, DEPRESSED, GOVT AID, ACORN, AND IT GOES ON AND ON.”
Mothers and Sons: How Close Is Too Close?
Commented Nov 12, 2009 at 17:07:25 in Living
“Seems to me that your underlying thesis is that boys raised by single moms has a strong connection, somehow to homosexuality???? You had me up until the 4th paragraph. At that point, I became offended that you would take two totally different very important thesis and group them together. Stick to one point: single moms and their sons.
Use another topic to discuss the correlation, if any, between that and being gay for another story.”
Use another topic to discuss the correlation, if any, between that and being gay for another story.”
HuffPost Editor Roy Sekoff Discusses The Sarah Palin Coin Controversy On The Joy Behar Show
Commented Nov 12, 2009 at 14:53:28 in Media
“We deserve an up or down vote.
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Standing on One's Principles: An Interview With Ron Reagan
Commented Nov 12, 2009 at 14:52:28 in Media
“We desrve an up or down vote
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ragz2008 replied on Nov 12, 2009 at 16:21:51
“Right on, up and down vote is needed!!”
Tempest in a Teabag: Tea Party Founder Announces He's (Re)Joining GOP
Commented Nov 12, 2009 at 14:10:40 in Politics
“Dear MoveOn member,
Saturday night was bittersweet. The House passed sweeping health care reform—but included a severe anti-choice provision in the bill.
23 Democrats voted wrong on both counts, first voting to restrict a woman's right to choose, then siding with Big Insurance to vote against a health care bill they had just succeeded in weakening.
On the other hand, there were principled Democrats in tough re-election fights who have been under fire from Republicans and the insurance industry for months. They faced intense pressure—first to vote to limit women's access to reproductive choice and then to vote down health care altogether.
But they didn't give in—they courageously stood up for women and for all Americans who can't afford to wait for health care.
And now they're facing even harsher attacks for their votes. Mary Jo Kilroy and other health care heroes are about to see some of the nastiest attacks against them yet and they need our support. Together we can show that when Democrats stand up and fight, people will stand up with them.
We need to raise $150,000 for Kilroy and other health care heroes in the next 48 hours. That'll take 4 donations from folks in Naperville. Can you chip in $20? Click here:
https://po
Saturday night was bittersweet. The House passed sweeping health care reform—but included a severe anti-choice provision in the bill.
23 Democrats voted wrong on both counts, first voting to restrict a woman's right to choose, then siding with Big Insurance to vote against a health care bill they had just succeeded in weakening.
On the other hand, there were principled Democrats in tough re-election fights who have been under fire from Republicans and the insurance industry for months. They faced intense pressure—first to vote to limit women's access to reproductive choice and then to vote down health care altogether.
But they didn't give in—they courageously stood up for women and for all Americans who can't afford to wait for health care.
And now they're facing even harsher attacks for their votes. Mary Jo Kilroy and other health care heroes are about to see some of the nastiest attacks against them yet and they need our support. Together we can show that when Democrats stand up and fight, people will stand up with them.
We need to raise $150,000 for Kilroy and other health care heroes in the next 48 hours. That'll take 4 donations from folks in Naperville. Can you chip in $20? Click here:
https://po
Maybe the Last Few Months of Political Nonsense Have Been Part of Obama's Master Plan
Commented Nov 06, 2009 at 14:48:13 in Politics
“The big House health care vote is tomorrow. So we've launched a new online calling tool to reach out to MoveOn members in key districts and connect them to Capitol Hill. Can you make calls?
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Tragedy at Fort Hood
MoveOn members mourn the loss of lives at Fort Hood in the tragic shootings. Our prayers go out to the loved ones of those killed and wounded. Find ways to help here and here.
Dear MoveOn member,
After months of build-up, tomorrow is THE big House vote on landmark health care reform. But according to news reports, Democrats don't yet have the votes to win!
This is crunch time. We have to win this vote. Right now, it's all coming down to a key group of moderate Democrats who are on the fence—and we hear they're getting inundated with calls from health care opponents.
They need to hear from progressives now—so we're asking MoveOn members from all around the country to help.
How? We have a great new online tool that lets you call other MoveOn members in these key House districts and connect them directly to their representative's office on Capitol Hill.
Can you drop whatever you're doing and call a few fellow MoveOn members in these crucial districts right now?
Yes, I'll help make calls.”
Click Here
Tragedy at Fort Hood
MoveOn members mourn the loss of lives at Fort Hood in the tragic shootings. Our prayers go out to the loved ones of those killed and wounded. Find ways to help here and here.
Dear MoveOn member,
After months of build-up, tomorrow is THE big House vote on landmark health care reform. But according to news reports, Democrats don't yet have the votes to win!
This is crunch time. We have to win this vote. Right now, it's all coming down to a key group of moderate Democrats who are on the fence—and we hear they're getting inundated with calls from health care opponents.
They need to hear from progressives now—so we're asking MoveOn members from all around the country to help.
How? We have a great new online tool that lets you call other MoveOn members in these key House districts and connect them directly to their representative's office on Capitol Hill.
Can you drop whatever you're doing and call a few fellow MoveOn members in these crucial districts right now?
Yes, I'll help make calls.”
Too Big To Fail - Too Big To Exist
Commented Nov 06, 2009 at 14:42:49 in Business
“The big House health care vote is tomorrow. So we've launched a new online calling tool to reach out to MoveOn members in key districts and connect them to Capitol Hill. Can you make calls?
Click Here
Tragedy at Fort Hood
MoveOn members mourn the loss of lives at Fort Hood in the tragic shootings. Our prayers go out to the loved ones of those killed and wounded. Find ways to help here and here.
Dear MoveOn member,
After months of build-up, tomorrow is THE big House vote on landmark health care reform. But according to news reports, Democrats don't yet have the votes to win!
This is crunch time. We have to win this vote. Right now, it's all coming down to a key group of moderate Democrats who are on the fence—and we hear they're getting inundated with calls from health care opponents.
They need to hear from progressives now—so we're asking MoveOn members from all around the country to help.
How? We have a great new online tool that lets you call other MoveOn members in these key House districts and connect them directly to their representative's office on Capitol Hill.
Can you drop whatever you're doing and call a few fellow MoveOn members in these crucial districts right now?
Yes, I'll help make calls.”
Click Here
Tragedy at Fort Hood
MoveOn members mourn the loss of lives at Fort Hood in the tragic shootings. Our prayers go out to the loved ones of those killed and wounded. Find ways to help here and here.
Dear MoveOn member,
After months of build-up, tomorrow is THE big House vote on landmark health care reform. But according to news reports, Democrats don't yet have the votes to win!
This is crunch time. We have to win this vote. Right now, it's all coming down to a key group of moderate Democrats who are on the fence—and we hear they're getting inundated with calls from health care opponents.
They need to hear from progressives now—so we're asking MoveOn members from all around the country to help.
How? We have a great new online tool that lets you call other MoveOn members in these key House districts and connect them directly to their representative's office on Capitol Hill.
Can you drop whatever you're doing and call a few fellow MoveOn members in these crucial districts right now?
Yes, I'll help make calls.”
Happy Election Day, Mr. President
Commented Nov 05, 2009 at 17:25:47 in Politics
“Dear MoveOn member,
$3,578,117!
That's how much progressives pledged this week to fund primary challenges against any Democratic senator who blocks an up-or-down vote on health care reform with a public option.
It's a huge sum, and the clearest signal yet that any Democrat who helps Republicans filibuster health care reform will face an enormous backlash from the grassroots.
Here's another way to make sure conservatives think twice before joining with Republicans: Many of these senators hold coveted committee chairmanships that give them significant power within the Senate.
Our friends at Democracy for America have launched an open letter urging Senate Democrats to strip committee chairmanship from any Democrat who filibusters health care. Will you join in? Clicking below adds your name:
http://pol
$3,578,117!
That's how much progressives pledged this week to fund primary challenges against any Democratic senator who blocks an up-or-down vote on health care reform with a public option.
It's a huge sum, and the clearest signal yet that any Democrat who helps Republicans filibuster health care reform will face an enormous backlash from the grassroots.
Here's another way to make sure conservatives think twice before joining with Republicans: Many of these senators hold coveted committee chairmanships that give them significant power within the Senate.
Our friends at Democracy for America have launched an open letter urging Senate Democrats to strip committee chairmanship from any Democrat who filibusters health care. Will you join in? Clicking below adds your name:
http://pol
How the Republicans Failed to Cut Off My Health Care Speech
Commented Nov 05, 2009 at 17:23:27 in Politics
“Dear MoveOn member,
$3,578,117!
That's how much progressives pledged this week to fund primary challenges against any Democratic senator who blocks an up-or-down vote on health care reform with a public option.
It's a huge sum, and the clearest signal yet that any Democrat who helps Republicans filibuster health care reform will face an enormous backlash from the grassroots.
Here's another way to make sure conservatives think twice before joining with Republicans: Many of these senators hold coveted committee chairmanships that give them significant power within the Senate.
Our friends at Democracy for America have launched an open letter urging Senate Democrats to strip committee chairmanship from any Democrat who filibusters health care. Will you join in? Clicking below adds your name:
http://pol
$3,578,117!
That's how much progressives pledged this week to fund primary challenges against any Democratic senator who blocks an up-or-down vote on health care reform with a public option.
It's a huge sum, and the clearest signal yet that any Democrat who helps Republicans filibuster health care reform will face an enormous backlash from the grassroots.
Here's another way to make sure conservatives think twice before joining with Republicans: Many of these senators hold coveted committee chairmanships that give them significant power within the Senate.
Our friends at Democracy for America have launched an open letter urging Senate Democrats to strip committee chairmanship from any Democrat who filibusters health care. Will you join in? Clicking below adds your name:
http://pol
drgrph replied on Nov 05, 2009 at 18:24:22
“Let me see if I understand you correctly. No Democrat should consider the merits of the bill and make a decision, say, like every other time they need to vote. If they chose a position that their constituents have expressed, they should disenfranchise the voter who elected them to represent them. Failure to vote in goose-step with the other progressive Democrats are to be punished by having committee chairs stripped from them, again disenfranchising their constituents.
Thank God that Congress is not a business because I believe the methods you described are commonly referred to as extortion. I think it is incredibly sad that you are unable to "win" this bill on it's merits. I don't think you could - no bill written in this fashion at now over 2000 pages is really even worthy of consideration. This needs to go back to the drawing board and remain focused on the goal which I thought was helping the uninsured. This bill leaves too many uncovered and exposes it as a trojan horse bill meant to regulate further our lives.
So why don't you man up and write/meet/call your Congressman and in bullet-point explain why they should vote yes using solely it's merits. Strong arming may have its place in union or the Mob but it has no place in American politics. At least the pre-Obama politics.”
Thank God that Congress is not a business because I believe the methods you described are commonly referred to as extortion. I think it is incredibly sad that you are unable to "win" this bill on it's merits. I don't think you could - no bill written in this fashion at now over 2000 pages is really even worthy of consideration. This needs to go back to the drawing board and remain focused on the goal which I thought was helping the uninsured. This bill leaves too many uncovered and exposes it as a trojan horse bill meant to regulate further our lives.
So why don't you man up and write/meet/call your Congressman and in bullet-point explain why they should vote yes using solely it's merits. Strong arming may have its place in union or the Mob but it has no place in American politics. At least the pre-Obama politics.”
ECT replied on Nov 05, 2009 at 18:14:02
“Fanned and thanks for sharing expired.”
Growing Momentum for Public Option
Commented Nov 05, 2009 at 16:47:29 in Politics
“Dear MoveOn member,
$3,578,117!
That's how much progressives pledged this week to fund primary challenges against any Democratic senator who blocks an up-or-down vote on health care reform with a public option.
It's a huge sum, and the clearest signal yet that any Democrat who helps Republicans filibuster health care reform will face an enormous backlash from the grassroots.
Here's another way to make sure conservatives think twice before joining with Republicans: Many of these senators hold coveted committee chairmanships that give them significant power within the Senate.
Our friends at Democracy for America have launched an open letter urging Senate Democrats to strip committee chairmanship from any Democrat who filibusters health care. Will you join in? Clicking below adds your name:
http://pol
$3,578,117!
That's how much progressives pledged this week to fund primary challenges against any Democratic senator who blocks an up-or-down vote on health care reform with a public option.
It's a huge sum, and the clearest signal yet that any Democrat who helps Republicans filibuster health care reform will face an enormous backlash from the grassroots.
Here's another way to make sure conservatives think twice before joining with Republicans: Many of these senators hold coveted committee chairmanships that give them significant power within the Senate.
Our friends at Democracy for America have launched an open letter urging Senate Democrats to strip committee chairmanship from any Democrat who filibusters health care. Will you join in? Clicking below adds your name:
http://pol
Obama's First Year: It Ain't No Crystal Staircase
Commented Nov 05, 2009 at 16:41:28 in Politics
“Dear MoveOn member,
$3,578,117!
That's how much progressives pledged this week to fund primary challenges against any Democratic senator who blocks an up-or-down vote on health care reform with a public option.
It's a huge sum, and the clearest signal yet that any Democrat who helps Republicans filibuster health care reform will face an enormous backlash from the grassroots.
Here's another way to make sure conservatives think twice before joining with Republicans: Many of these senators hold coveted committee chairmanships that give them significant power within the Senate.
Our friends at Democracy for America have launched an open letter urging Senate Democrats to strip committee chairmanship from any Democrat who filibusters health care. Will you join in? Clicking below adds your name:
http://pol
$3,578,117!
That's how much progressives pledged this week to fund primary challenges against any Democratic senator who blocks an up-or-down vote on health care reform with a public option.
It's a huge sum, and the clearest signal yet that any Democrat who helps Republicans filibuster health care reform will face an enormous backlash from the grassroots.
Here's another way to make sure conservatives think twice before joining with Republicans: Many of these senators hold coveted committee chairmanships that give them significant power within the Senate.
Our friends at Democracy for America have launched an open letter urging Senate Democrats to strip committee chairmanship from any Democrat who filibusters health care. Will you join in? Clicking below adds your name:
http://pol
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