Mike Rogers AL-03 announced he became 12th goofy member of Congress to support goofy Michele Bachmann's repeal bill HR 4903 which is titled To repeal the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. Good company huh
Rep Burton, Dan [IN-5] - 3/22/2010
Rep Duncan, John J., Jr. [TN-2] - 3/22/2010
Rep Hall, Ralph M. [TX-4] - 3/22/2010
Rep Inglis, Bob [SC-4] - 3/22/2010
Rep Issa, Darrell E. [CA-49] - 3/22/2010
Rep Johnson, Timothy V. [IL-15] - 3/22/2010
Rep King, Steve [IA-5] - 3/22/2010
Rep Kingston, Jack [GA-1] - 3/22/2010
Rep Latta, Robert E. [OH-5] - 3/22/2010
Rep Souder, Mark E. [IN-3] - 3/22/2010
Rep Tiahrt, Todd [KS-4] - 3/22/2010
Most of these folks won't be beat in 2010. Good news is that Mike Rogers, , is in only a PVI +4 District. He only got 53% of the vote in 2008. Hardworking and much more competent Josh Segall who got 47% is back for a rematch in 2010.
Rogers, long considered one of the most ineffective and least capable members of Congress, had this to say
"The majority of folks in East Alabama let me know they didn't want this health care bill to pass," Rogers said. "While the bill has now become law, it is not too late to repeal and replace the worst parts of this legislation, which will vastly increase the Federal government's role in our lives at a time when our economy is in a severe recession."
"During these tough economic times when folks are struggling to stay afloat and find or keep a job, I agree reform was needed. But this is not reform – it is a massive government intervention into one-sixth of our economy.
Rogers said he supports alternative legislation which would help offer coverage for people with pre-existing conditions, allow association health plans, allowing insurance to be sold across state lines, increasing the age in which children can be covered by their parent's plan, and tort reform to help lower the cost of frivolous lawsuits.
Rogers has a habit of saying some rather ridiculous things, but I thought he was the more moderate of the Alabama Republican delegation. Certainly would not have expected him to be the first to sign on in this bill. Perhaps that's just because outside of AL-07 this district is the most Democratic leaning in the State. Surely Rogers can back up his claims that East Alabama doesn't want this with some poll numbers. Snark
Oh and Rogers wants Tort Reform? Geez I wonder if he was calling for tort reform when he was wearing his plaintiffs trial lawyer hat prior to becoming a Congressman.
Just one more reason to support Josh Segall in 2010. I can guarantee he won't try and repeal good legislation. Has Rogers ever co-sponsored anything sensible and good for the constituents in his district.
Josh Segall along with Tarryl Clark running against Bachmann are on our Progressive Electorate/Daily Kos Act Blue Page
cross-posted at Left in Alabama and The Progressive Electorate