STEP 1. Yell Louder.
Be it resolved: The Executive Committee of the Broomfield Democrats on this date, on behalf of the party members, the county declares its support for President Obama's call for a Robust Public Option health care plan . . . one that is an intergal part of comprehensive reform that all Americans have access to quality basic health care irrespective of health conditions, socio-economic status or employment status. The present opportunity for true health care reform that meets the above objectives is too fragile and important to our nation for it to be lost to the politics of special interests.
It should be clear by this proclamation that all elected officials and candidates for office desiring support of our party, either by financial or by ballot must evidence clear support for this resolution as stated. This applies to our Democratic colleauges Sen. Udall, Sen. Bennet and Representative Polis as well as any other candidates seeking office in the city and county of Broomfield, Colorado.
We're hammering Colorado Dems into line today.
Join me below the fold to get in on the action.
Step 2. Get RESULTS!
Michael Bennet supports a public option
This morning we released a video outlining Michael Bennet's support for a public option. I've embedded it here. Watch it to hear Michael express his support for a public option in his own words.
During this work period, Michael has been traveling all across Colorado discussing the urgent need to reform our broken health care system. He's held town halls and discussions in Aurora, Durango, Edwards, Frisco, Grand Junction, Highlands Ranch, Ouray and Telluride. Videos of these discussions can be viewed at http://BennetForColorado.com/...
Any health care reform bill should control costs, allow people to keep their own medical plan and their own doctor, increase competition, and increase coverage -- all in a fiscally responsible way. Providing patients with a public insurance option -- that increases competition and drives down prices -- would help to achieve these goals.
Pledge your support for health care reform by visiting
bennetforcolorado.com
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Bennet for Colorado
Bennet for Colorado
From the comments below
I strongly support the public option
And I always have. Eliminating the public option would mean that taxes would have to be raised by tens of billions of dollars to pay for the reforms. The public option is critical to ensure real competition with private insurers.
I opposed one version of a surcharge that affected small businesses, but I fully support making sure that any taxes raised need to be raised from people making more than $250,000 per year. One of the versions impacted a rate that small businesses pay and that there are many loopholes for. Much better to simply tax benefits for people making above a certain amount of money.
Congressman Jared Polis
Thank you for the clarification, Congressman
but we would really appreciate it if you made this declaration more publiicly, as the Publiic Option needs all the support it can get, and you have a podium to speak from that we, as average citizens, do not.
We appreciate you coming here and sharing with us, and will continue to support you as long as you continue to support us.
Cheers,
MoT
Update, Senator Mark Udall has responded as well! Hot Damn, 3 for 3!
I support a public health care option
I support a public health care option as part of comprehensive health insurance reform. The public option, if implemented correctly and in a fiscally sustainable way, will help bring about much-needed competition with private insurance companies.
Hardworking Coloradans deserve affordable and stable health care. Quite simply, the current health care system is broken and we must fix it this year.
by Mark Udall on Tue Sep 01, 2009 at 02:56:07 PM EDT
Senator Udall, please make your position known
LOUDLY and we will support you for years to come!
Thank you for your time in responding to our needs. If you support us we WILL support you, but actions speak louder than words.
Thank you
The object of persecution is persecution. The object of torture is torture. The object of power is power. Now do you begin to understand me?' - 1984
by MinistryOfTruth on Tue Sep 01, 2009 at 03:08:46 PM EDT
Proof positive, this internet machine really does work!
Rock on, guys and gals!
If anyone had any doubt that Yelling Louder and Fighting for what is right is bullshit, here is proof positive that it CAN WORK, but only if you FIGHT LIKE HELL!
Please Recommend this diary so people can find the Contact info below.
On yesterday's edition of The Ed Show with Ed Shultz it was reported that the executive committee of Broomfield County, Colorado has put their Left Foot down on waffling Colorado Democrats in the best possible way. The text above was transcribed from the video in the link. They have basically said, "Hey, Colorado Democrats! No Public Option, No Soup For You"
This illustrates the most effective way to knock some heads around in order to get what you want done. Sure, carrots are easier to give out, but that only works when someone is doing what you want. In cases such as these, a little strong arming and the tough guy approach is waaaay more effective. I only hope President Obama gets on borad with the strong arm tactics soon.
And, as freshman Senators, Udall and Bennet are going to need some support in there bids for re-election (or, in Bennet's case, actual election). If they don't back up a Public Option, it looks like they are going to lose that support.
This is how you motivate these people. Sure, carrots are good, but I'm more of a sticks or hammers kinda guy. My father was a carpenter, I guess it's in my genes.
Nevermind the obvious boost to the economy that cheaper, better insurance will provide to the majority of Americans, nevermind the benefits to small businesses a Public Health insurance option will provide them as they fight for their piece of the American dream (pie?), nevermind the fact that the late, great Senator Kennedy's dying wish might as well have been true health care reform, something is still holding these Colorado guys back. Could it be . . . Satan?
No, but it's just as bad. It's bipartisanship with the party of NO!
As I have said before, Idea + I hope (Obama) Fails = FAIL
Link Courtesy of SquareState.net
Colorado’s two Democratic U.S. Senators say any health care reform should include curbing out-of-control health care costs.
In a letter to Senate Finance Chairman Sen. Max Baucus, D-Mont. — who is leading a bipartisan health care reform compromise effort — Democratic Sens. Mark Udall and Michael Bennet expressed concern that there has been "too little focus on containing health care costs."
thedenverdailynews.com
Why thank you, Senator Baucus! We sure did appreciate a month of screaming wingnuts pulling down the President and the Democratic party in the polls! Thanks a ton.
Now the hammer needs to come down on the next group of clowns like a ton of fucking bricks.
But since the Senators from Colorado have chosen to do the right left thing, let's give them some love and support.
Call or Hand Write Senator Michael Bennet Here AND SAY THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING A PUBLIC OPTION
431 DIRKSEN SENATE OFFICE BUILDING WASHINGTON DC 20510
Washington DC (202) 224-5852
Colorado (719) 328-1100
Call or Hand Write Senator Mark Udall Here AND SAY THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING A PUBLIC OPTION
317 HART SENATE OFFICE BUILDING WASHINGTON DC 20510
Washington DC (202) 224-5941
Colorado (970) 245-9553
Please, E-mail these freshman Senators and thank them for supporting a Public Option, plus urge them to say so Publically, Loud and Often!
E-mail Senator Michael Bennet here AND SAY THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING A PUBLIC OPTION!
E-mail Senator Mark Udall here AND SAY THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING A PUBLIC OPTION!
Recommend this diary and use the contact info inside to BRING THE HAMMER DOWN on Senate Majority Leaner Harry Reid.
Now it's time to get Udall on board.
The trick is to KEEP YELLING LOUDER!
Cheers
For what it's worth, I do not get paid to do this. I do it because I want to, I love the fight, and I love my country. Anyone who wants to pay me for this is more than welcome to. I need a job and could use the money.
But I am just as happy doing it for the love.
Thanks for your efforts,
MoT
Crossposted at The Progressive Electorate.com and Docudharma.com