We cannot believe anything that comes from the mouths of Democratic leaders and consultants; it all is spin meant to create the appearance of inevitability.
If they had the votes in their pockets, they wouldn't be talking about it so much. Their verbiage is meant to demoralize the American people into acceptance, and more importantly, to pressure Democrats in the House who are on the edge.
Pick up the phones and call now. Smart Girl Politics (via Michelle Malkin) has a good list of swing House members, and their contact info.
Here are the New York Congressmen who need to be called, on whom my readers can focus:
NEW YORKBe polite, but firm that you want them to vote No on the Senate health care bill with or without "reconciliation" because it is bad for the country.
Rep. Tim Bishop, New York 1st
http://timbishop.house.gov
DC Office Number: (202) 225-3826, DC Fax Number: (202) 225-3143
Local Office Number: (631) 696-6500, Local Fax Number: (631) 696-4520
Voted Yes on Health Care
Currently Undecided
Rep. Michael E. McMahon, New York 13th
http://mcmahon.house.gov/
DC Office Number: (202) 225-3371, DC Fax Number: (202) 226-1272
Local Office Number: (718) 351-1062, Local Fax Number: (718) 980-0768
Voted Yes on Stupak, Voted No on Health Care, Currently Undecided
Rep. Scott Murphy, New York 20th
http://scottmurphy.house.gov/Contact/ContactForm.htm
DC Office Number: (202) 225-5614, DC Fax Number: (202) 225-1168
Local Office Number: (518)828-3109, Local Fax Number: (518) 828-3985
Voted Yes on Stupak, Voted No on Health Care
Currently Undecided
Rep. Bill Owens, New York 23rd
https://owens.house.gov/
DC Office Number: (202) 225-4611, DC Fax Number: (202) 226-0621
Local Office Number: (315) 782-3150, Local Fax Number: (315) 782-1291
Voted Yes on Health Care
Currently Undecided
Rep. Michael Arcuri, New York 24th
http://arcuri.house.gov/
DC Office Number: (202)225-3665, DC Fax Number: (202) 225-1891
Local Office Number: (315) 252-2777/2778,Local Fax Number: (315) 252-2779
Voted Yes on Health Care
Currently No Vote
Rep. Daniel B. Maffei, New York, 25th
http://maffei.house.gov/
DC Fax Number: (202) 225-3701, DC Fax Number: (202) 225-4042
Local Office Number: (315) 423-5657, Local Fax Number: (315) 423-5669
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The Hill reports that Murphy is open to voting "yes". Sounds like he needs LOTS of phone calls.
ReplyDeletehttp://thehill.com/blogs/ballot-box/house-races/86699-rep-scott-murphy-open-to-yes-vote