I wrote a constituent email to Congresswoman Betsey Markey regarding her cowardly vote on health reform. Below is her attempt to justify her position.
Yes, I understand that staff writes these form letters and there isn't much substance to them. (I know, I used to write them myself a long time ago).
What kills me about the letter is that she says this isn't about the "idea of health reform." Really? I think it’s about finding a solution to the horrible mess that is our health system.
I recognize that she is in a competitive district, but does she believe that alienating her base will result in huge gains with Republicans? She has been a huge disappointment.
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