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"Daybreak urgently reminds us that good political intentions are not sufficient to ensure the continuation of our democracy; informed vigilance is vital to that task."
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Joe Lieberman Must Go

Submitted by Bob Fertik on November 2, 2009 - 2:04pm.

35831 of 100000 people have signed this petition.

Background

Sen. Lieberman plans to join with Republicans to filibuster any health care bill that contains a public option. Alone, the Republicans don't have the votes for a filibuster. So by joining with them, Lieberman would be tipping the balance of power in order to sink health care reform.

We need to push the leaders of the Democratic caucus to take a tough stand against Lieberman. Last year, the New York Times quoted an anonymous "member of the Senate Democratic leadership" who said about Lieberman:

"We need every vote. He's with us on everything but the war."

But now Joe Lieberman has announced that he will support the filibuster of any for a health care bill that contains the public option. He justifies this position by saying that a government-run health insurance option will cost taxpayers and increase the National Debt even though the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) forecasts $100 billion in savings thanks to the public option. He further claims that his position is what is best for his constituents, even though polling in Connecticut shows that among likely voters 68 percent favor a public option, while only 21 percent oppose it.

Now is the time for Senate Democratic leadership -- Senators Reid, Schumer, and Durbin -- to stop making excuses for Joe Lieberman. Harry Reid has shown great leadership in writing a health care bill that includes the public option. But Joe Lieberman is not "with us" on everything but the war. Joe Lieberman's position is against Senate Democrats, against his constituents in Connecticut and against the will of the American public.

Actions must have consequences. Any senator who filibusters the public option does not deserve a chairmanship and should be removed from his or her post.

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Alabama Racism vs. Activist Judges

Submitted by Visitor on November 28, 2004 - 4:43pm.

A story from the Washington Post about Alabama's lingering racism and why Rove/Dibya are afraid of "activist" judges.

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A16443-2004Nov27.html?referrer=email

Primary Bart Stupak

Submitted by Bob Fertik on November 7, 2009 - 2:49pm.

3 of 1000 people have signed this petition.

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0 for 6 and counting

Submitted by Mike Stark on November 3, 2009 - 9:19pm.

Last week, I ran into a "centrist" Dem's press conference where made some noise about cloture being a "tough vote" if the health care bill contained a public option. I asked the Senator if he had any idea how many medical bankruptcies were filed in his state last year. He grumbled and shut down the press conference. It was clear that he had no idea what the answer to my question was and he was annoyed that the "riff-raff" was let in to intrude on the little party he and the beltway press were having.

Seriously, the press loves telling the story of how "liberal" democrats are fighting with the "moderates" in their own party; they hate it when someone points out to them that, all to often, "moderate" is a euphimism for "incompetent douchebag". Anyway, I'm sure you'll be seeing that video soon enough.

Joe Must Go Logo

Submitted by Bob Fertik on November 2, 2009 - 2:14pm.

Ford Quit Chamber

Submitted by Bob Fertik on November 1, 2009 - 2:16pm.

4931 of 10000 people have signed this petition.

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Torture Cards

Submitted by Bob Fertik on October 27, 2009 - 9:22am.

Donor Strike for Public Option

Submitted by Bob Fertik on October 23, 2009 - 1:10pm.

31554 of 100000 people have signed this petition.

Background

After months of debate, an overwhelming majority of Americans support a "robust public option" similar to Medicare.

And thanks to the heroic efforts of progressive activists, we have almost enough votes in the Senate and House to pass it.

The Democratic majorities in the Senate (60/40) and the House (258/177) are large enough to pass a "public option" even with no Republican support. But a handful of conservative "Democrats" are blocking the will of the Democratic majority.

These conservative "Democrats" refuse to listen to the Democratic voters who elected them. That means it's up to our Democratic leaders - Harry Reid, Nancy Pelosi, and President Obama - to persuade them.

We will not accept a weak public option or worse, a "trigger." We want a robust public option (based on Medicare rates, not negotiated rates) that is nation-wide (with no state opt-outs), administered by Medicare (not a for-profit insurance company) and available immediately.

That is why we are joining together in a Democratic donor strike against the DNC, DSCC, and DCCC until the Democratic Congress passes - and President Obama signs - healthcare reform with a robust public option. Until then, we will only donate to individual Democrats who will truly fight for us.

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