We’ve been reading a lot of comments on sites like Redstate and Ace of Spades, where the usual tight khaki pants and blue blazers brigade of young, Romney Republicans keep saying things like “We doooooomed! Doooooomed! We should just give up because there’s no way to stop Democrats from destroying the Republic! Doooooomed!”.
Eeyores.
When the going gets tough, these little punks always just give up. They like to strut around at cocktail parties, and love networking opportunities, and ADORE posting defeatist nonsense on websites, but do any of these little punks ever get out and fight…for anything…and stick to their guns? Do they love ANYTHING in life enough to put down the rocks glass, suit up, possibly buy a cup (or a pair), and act like men for a change?
What if the Gap discontinued their tight little tan pants and blazers? Would they even fight then, when something they love so much (and, admittedly, makes their butts look absolutely KILLER in many cases) was taken away?
We here happen to love America even more than those clowns and Eeyores love their khakis.
We love America more than just about anything else out there.
We love America more than any religion, more than any party, more than any candidate, more than our friends, more than our family, more than OURSELVES.
Lady Liberty’s being hit upside the head with a two-by-four, folks. They’ve got the goddess of Freedom down on her knees, and the current president’s standing above her, laughing, pissing all over her crown, with his “fashion icon” of a wife clapping, cheering, and being “proud of urination for the first time in (her) adult life”.
Every Democrat in elected office is complicit in the worst attack on our democracy in history.
Worse than what the Empire of Japan did to our navy at Pearl Harbor in 1941.
Worse than what Muslims did to three of our buildings in New York and DC sixty years later.
In World War II, all of our grandparents fought, on the homefront or in Europe, to defend and protect the nation they loved.
After 9/11, many of our friends enlisted and served our country in ways we could not, because the country we love didn’t want a bunch of gay guys doing their part as Marines or Airmen. So, we endeavored to do our own part on the homefront, and have taken a stand for America every day, in every way possible, since.
Democrats are now doing to America what only our enemies have done to us before.
What Obama, Nancy Pelosi, Harry Reid, and the rest of Democrats in elected office are doing by attempting to usurp the Constitution and ram their Rationing bill through Congress illegally is absolute treason. Everyone involved should be held accountable to the fullest extent of the law — and if the president himself doesn’t zip up, put his gerkin away, and stop doing his back alley business all over Lady Liberty and our Constitution, then every effort should be made to impeach him for dereliction of his duties and the willful destruction of our Constitution (the thing he swore on January 20th to defend and protect…not, as he believes, “to piss all over”).
This coming week is going to get nasty.
The coming months are going to be very scary.
The world feels like it’s upside down. Because, frankly, Democrats have turned everything upside down. The Leftists who seized power in 2008 and drove all moderate and conservative Dems to the side must be utterly and completely defeated.
We need to cut off their funding sources.
We need to expose their connections to George Soros and other villains.
We need to eliminate every organization like ACORN, the Black Panthers, Organizing for America, and the rest that enable Democrats to rig elections, intimidate voters, and carry on as usual.
This time, we can’t stop once we’ve prevented the Left from enacting its current plans. We believe we’ll prevent them from illegally ramming the Rationing through. BUT, once we’ve done that, we can’t let up.
We need to rev Americans up to fight for this country by completely and utterly annihilating the Left in all its forms. They all need to be driven from office, and then, once Republicans regain control, enormous public pressure must be put on them to prosecute all Democrats involved in the assault on this Republic.
There needs to be trials for treason. The DNC itself should be indicted and disbanded.
Democrats have declared war on the Republic…and the Republic needs to strike back.
They’ve gone too far this time.
They think it’s just business as usual, where they pull their stunts, they try to get away with as much as possible, there’s an election, they lose, people forget, they rise up to try more later.
NOT. THIS. TIME.
No.
This time, Americans cannot stop until the Left is driven from power permanently. If Democrats really try this illegal subversion of the Constitution, we advocate for the complete destruction and disbanding of the Democrat party. Like the Baathists of Iraq or the National Socialists of Germany or the Communist Party in much of what was once draped in the Iron Curtain.
When we get Lady Liberty back up on her feet, cleaned up, and standing proud again, it will be time to bring the Democrat Party to its knees, get out the two-by-fours, and do to it what it tried to do to this country.
You need to ask yourself every day if America is worth fighting for…and if so, what are you going to do to help her when she needs it?
You need to get off that comfy butt if you’re going to kick some butt.
Just saying.
That one’s for you, RedState.
Cocktail party’s over. Time for big boys, and ladies, to MAN UP and get stuff DONE.

March 13, 2010 at 7:54 pm
Amen!! I want to see Lady Liberty kick the democratic party right square in the groin!!May the dems never recover from that.
March 13, 2010 at 10:37 pm
“We love America more than any religion, more than any party, more than any candidate, more than our friends, more than our family, more than OURSELVES.”
Now THAT is Patriotism!
March 14, 2010 at 2:27 am
March 14, 2010 at 6:42 am
Thank you so much for that!!! Goosebumps and Tears.
March 13, 2010 at 8:08 pm
I have recently discovered this site and admire your communication skills and your patriotism. I teach elementary children, and constantly give them examples of the greatness of our country and why people want to come here. I bring in the Constitution, the Declaration of Independence and the brilliance of our forefathers whenever I can. I hope, in some small way, that I am making a difference. I think that every little bit helps.
God Bless America and the citizens who love her.
March 13, 2010 at 8:53 pm
Bless you, we only hear about the teachers pushing socialism and talking poorly, if at all, about the Founding Fathers. Keep up the good work.
March 13, 2010 at 9:12 pm
You ARE making a difference. Please believe that! And we are so thankful to you.
March 13, 2010 at 9:44 pm
Al:
first thank you!
I am an immigrant to this country, and even before I was a citizen, I signed up with the Heritage Foundation.
Absolteuly wonderful organization!
When I signed up with them, I got a free Constitution and declaration of independence booklet. and it was free!!!!!! :)
When I got my citizenship, I sent them a check b/c they are one of the best organizations in this country that promote the very foundations this country was founded on.
I would like to make a suggestion to you as an elementary teacher, perhaps you can do a school project asking all the kids to write the Heritage Foundation and all the kids get this free US Constitution and Declaration of Independence document.
Its one thing to read in a book, its another to have your very own copy.
I think the kids would really enjoy that.
March 13, 2010 at 8:08 pm
Boyz. There are no words. No words. What you wrote here is what I want written on my tombstone.
When we hear what they say about YOU and about people like Sarah Palin, those khaki-assed Eeyores and leftist bastards alike, is what they really think about OUR Lady Liberty.
If any of us need a reason, a boost, to keep fighting, realizing and remembering that should do the trick.
March 13, 2010 at 8:08 pm
http://www.opensecrets.org/politicians/summary.php?type=C&cid=n00002198&newMem=N&cycle=2010
Campaign finance information for Nick Rahall, D-WV. He has a tough primary coming up but not as tough as Mollohan’s. Maybe we can get some pressure on him to not vote for this HC Rationing bill?
Interesting, there is a law firm mentioned. This law firm also links to some organization named Byrd, LLC. Robert Byrd, DE. Don’t know why that bothers me, but it does.
March 13, 2010 at 8:22 pm
Don’t discount those tight-ass khaki wearers– they still bring in voters gong in the right direction — anti-obamajesty— we need everyone right now!!!!
March 13, 2010 at 8:32 pm
I meant to add that everything in WVA is named Byrd — Are there any WVA voters out there trying to support a new candidate?
Do WVA voters understand that Dr Utopia is against coal energy in any form or fashion. Hillary and others 9RIGHT OF CTR) pointed to clean coal energy from 2004 on –and they received nothing but grief. Vote out Robert Byrd and Dr Utopia
March 13, 2010 at 11:58 pm
I tried! The good news is that it looks like many people are catching on. The local GOP is more active this year than they have been in the last 20-some odd years that I can remember. We still have 13 uncontested seats,locally, but that’s down from — well, almost all of them — in previous years.
Sadly, the senate seats in WV are not up for grabs til 2012/2014. Long way to go.
March 13, 2010 at 8:12 pm
EXACTLY. What the Democrats are trying to do with the Slaughter Rule will absolutely destroy our constitution. If this happens next week is going to be UG-LY. People still are not understanding this. You HAVE to understand the implications of bypassing the constitution. This is an act of a dictatorship. This is what Hugo Chavez does. This is what the old Soviet Union did. This is not just trickery by the Democrats. This is ANARCHY.
WE HAVE TO FIGHT.
March 13, 2010 at 8:38 pm
Mark Levin was talking about this on his radio program last week. It is referenced here:
http://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2010/03/levin_on_representative_slaugh.html
March 13, 2010 at 8:13 pm
http://www.discoverthenetworks.org
Lot of funding links here- use the search function.
March 13, 2010 at 8:15 pm
i found a link to byrdgroupllc.com in Delaware. Haven’t read it yet, just thought I’d pass it on. Bye off to read the site
March 13, 2010 at 8:17 pm
Lobbyists.
March 13, 2010 at 8:22 pm
EXCELLENT post!
I am new to your site and really appreciate your honest intellect and fortitude.
I am a big Sarah Palin fan and discovered your website via a link on Conservatives4Palin. I’m sure glad I follwed the link, though I was skeptical at first because of your support for Hillary. I’ve been reading your posts for a few days and believe you do have a genuine love of our country and appreciation for its constitution. You get it! I’m confused, however, as to why you don’t see Hillary as a ‘progressive’.
That aside, I really appreciate all you are doing to rid the country of the likes of the Utopians in the WH and to help those warriors like Sarah. Keep up the great work. I have passed your site along to my friends.
I’m from Missouri and I really got a kick out of your post on that horrible embarrassment Claire McCaskill!
March 13, 2010 at 8:22 pm
I have never seen Lady Liberty look better.
March 13, 2010 at 8:24 pm
Those lads with their supine defeatism are reprehensible. It’s disgusting and infamous. Shame on Red State and the other sites for tolerating them. If it continues, they should just rename their blogs as Yellow State or Ace of Spayed, for honesty’s sake; as for all the Eeyores at Hot Air, that site’s name is perfect as it is.
Forgive me if this seems impertinent or presumptuous, but for the next several weeks I think our motto should be: Let’s roll.
March 13, 2010 at 8:27 pm
Have you seen this?
http://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2010/03/levin_on_representative_slaugh.html
March 13, 2010 at 8:32 pm
Could you help me find links to the plan to ram the HealthCare Bill through without a House vote? I want to send them to everyone I know!
HillBuzz, it would be really great if you could keep up your action teams and give us specific directives to get things done. I know, myself, that I have no clue where to start in making a real difference. It would help a LOT to have a detailed game-plan to follow, like you did for Scott Brown’s campaign.
Thank you for putting yourselves on the line everyday. Please be careful and know how many of your readers would be happy to give you a safe place to stay if you ever need it.
March 13, 2010 at 8:43 pm
Hotair.com has a good article on it. Or google Slaughter Rule.
March 13, 2010 at 8:50 pm
http://corner.nationalreview.com/post/?q=NjAyOTZkMWM1NWYxZjIxZmMxM2Y0YzM1MmU2ZWYxZDU
http://biggovernment.com/sahiller/2010/03/11/if-pelosi-has-the-votes-then-why-does-the-house-need-the-slaughter-solution-to-pass-obamacare/
March 13, 2010 at 8:56 pm
Thanks!!!
March 13, 2010 at 9:46 pm
Natalie:
listen to Rush on this link, he explains it perfectly:
March 13, 2010 at 8:43 pm
You mentioned Soros — that is the 6th time he was mentioned in m world — have a really bad feeling he is behind all the crap that is going on AND why the Liberal Leaders/ Utopia feel so pressured to enact any legislation that will change our country to a communist society.
PS —- ACE readers are having MORON meetings in different parts of the country — why not invite them for a BOYSTOWN mtg — lets unite to defeat the Utopias!
March 13, 2010 at 8:45 pm
Soros funds these groups and has been funding these groups a long time. OFA, moveon, all those anti-American people.
March 13, 2010 at 8:55 pm
This is the intro paragraph about Soros from his own website:
A global financier and philanthropist, George Soros is the founder and chairman of a network of foundations that promote, among other things, the creation of open, democratic societies based upon the rule of law, market economies, transparent and accountable governance, freedom of the press, and respect for human rights.
I feel like I am in an alternative reality reading that, and knowing the kinds of things he is actually pushing.
March 13, 2010 at 11:10 pm
Lies…lies…and more lies. What a load of crap that is. He would love nothing more than to see the U.S. destroyed.
March 14, 2010 at 3:52 am
I’m surprised his pants don’t spontaneously combust.
March 13, 2010 at 10:10 pm
Cary, the Canada Free Press has published several articles on Soros and his ‘agenda’.
Knowledge is power.
Here’s one to get you started:
http://canadafreepress.com/index.php/article/14700
March 13, 2010 at 8:52 pm
Is America Worth Fighting For?
Yes.
And for those who doubt, understand. America is the last frontier. Unless you are a penguin and can live in Antarctica, there are no free lands left. This is it. Our last stand.
March 13, 2010 at 9:03 pm
Have any of you just stopped for a moment, at any time during this past year, and just stood there with mouth agape, wondering how you fell down the proverbial rabbit hole?
I have. More than once, even though I knew that the path against a certain issue/moment/person was resistance, even though I grokked the politics that created the situation, I still just stood there going WTF.
It’s not so much any one thing/issue/event. It’s about the sum total of all of these things/issues/events in such a short period of time. The grand aggregate of chutzpha/crap/insanity/ridiculousness/corruption…The sheer tonnage of cow manure of belief/legislation/action/statements/ideology is breathtaking in it’s scope.
March 13, 2010 at 9:19 pm
Exactly the way I feel, that and a very deep fear for our country. However in the end Good will overcome this evil. We must stay strong and never give up the fight.
March 13, 2010 at 9:21 pm
America will survive. We have survived so much, already, we just have to hunker down and not be swayed by all of the pundits of doom.
I’m ready….let’s roll.
March 13, 2010 at 9:29 pm
Here’s a report at Hot Air with much more Mark Levin:
http://hotair.com/greenroom/archives/2010/03/13/welcome-to-martial-law-house-democrats-appear-set-to-say-they-voted-on-health-care-bill-without-actually-voting-on-it/
March 13, 2010 at 9:35 pm
Absolutely!!! America is worth fighting for. We need to treat this like a “street fight” for our veru survival, because that is exactly what it is. In a street fight, if you are outmanned/outnumbered you have to pick up whatever you can get your hands on to even up the odds. I do not mean we need to literally “take a stick” to the DNC folks; I mean that figuratively. We must use every ounce of our brainpower to fight them, and use any means necessary to win. We are fighting for the future of our Republic! If an idea seems out of the ordinary, mention it…who knows…it just might be what turns the tide.
March 13, 2010 at 9:39 pm
When I read your message, HB boyz, all I could think of was how the British surrendered playing the tune “World Turned Upside Down.” You’re right.. it’s turning upside down again.
http://www.beafifer.com/wtud.htm
…and just as we turned the world upside down for the British, we’re going to turn the dems upside-down world right-side-up again!
U…..S…..A!!!
Oh say can you see by the dawn’s early light
What so proudly we hailed at the twilight’s last gleaming?
Whose broad stripes and bright stars through the perilous fight,
O’er the ramparts we watched were so gallantly streaming?
And the rockets’ red glare, the bombs bursting in air,
Gave proof through the night that our flag was still there.
O! say does that star-spangled banner yet wave
O’er the land of the free and the home of the brave?
March 13, 2010 at 9:52 pm
Is America worth fighting for?
HELL YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!
My parents stuggled to come to this country, they saved for a few years to be able to immigrate to this country.
We didn’t come for free HealthCare, or welfare. We came for the chance, just the chance to pursue every opportunity we could, it was not guranteed, but let me assure you, it is not that way in most countries, you don’t really have that much of a fair shot to make something of yourself.
I wish all these idiots who scream for socialism, and want everything handed to them have even one clue how lucky they are just to be born here and living in this country. It is the greatest platform for success, IF you are willing to work for it!
Is America worth fighting for?
Again, YES! There is only one America. And it has to be fought for, where else can people go?
March 13, 2010 at 9:55 pm
why not? Heck we are already dependent on other countries, lets just 10000% be completely dependent on these countries, all the while China is preparing to drill in our backyard near Florida.
http://gatewaypundit.firstthings.com/2010/03/more-economic-suicide-obama-administration-bans-offshore-drilling-for-3-years/
“more-economic-suicide-obama-administration-bans-offshore-drilling-for-3-years”
March 14, 2010 at 9:48 pm
I’d like to get the source on this China thing-y. Reportedy, they’re in the Carribean prowling for black gold, who knows? But they’re not surreptitiously prowling in territorial U.S. waters, including offshore Gulf Coast Florida. I’ve heard this weird fiction more than once. I don’t know who dreams it up…Tina Fey’s writing crew on SNL, I imagine.
Florida is incendiary when it comes to offshore drilling. The idea galls them until their spleens explode. The only genius stunt China could pull off to get a leg-up on U.S. companies to drill in the OCS is to bribe the governor of Florida with a fortune cookie concession.
But the point stands: Chu-Bama is balls-to-the-wall focused on breaking the back of America’s existing energy infrastructure. Go friggin’ figure.
http://jimwalterpix.typepad.com
March 13, 2010 at 9:56 pm
Exactly. Love the photoshop. I keep thinking of those song lyrics, “I’m proud to be an American where *at least* I know I’m free.” Those words “at least” are the most important ones in the whole sentence. I may be broke, I may be sick, I may be on the skids, I may be crazy, but AT LEAST I know I’m free. And I don’t need any government taking my freedom to give me anything! Tyrants, one and all, but they lure you with the promise to solve all your problems. “Come here, little girl, want some candy?” Blech!
March 13, 2010 at 10:00 pm
Good description. The dems right now are no more than leechers and predators luring people with bribes and empty promises that will end in nothing more than a brutal rape strangulation of this country.
March 13, 2010 at 10:00 pm
correction: brutal rape AND strangulation of this country.
March 13, 2010 at 10:05 pm
Totally O/T- but everyone in states that follow Daylight Savings Time- don’t forget to change your clocks tonight. “Spring Forward”… You aren’t going to want to miss anything important by not changing your clock and being late!
March 13, 2010 at 10:31 pm
Our NY chapter of activists emailed this list of representatives with past healthcare vote and how they are leaning now–also contact info–I am posting it here if this helps all of you:
THIS IS THE MOST CURRENT INFORMATION I HAVE. Please share this with any and everyone you know that wants to help stop this legislation.
Code Red tally is: (http://www.nrcc.org/CodeRed/)
201 No
188 Yes
42 Undecided
There are names with phone numbers – they must be called first . You can use the link below to get other names. I will also sent another copy of the updated Blue Dogs and Moderates hit list from earlier this week.
I have also added to the list of the 9 pro-life Democrats considering voting YES at the end of this list. Some of these individuals are in this list as well.
Info from the floor:
* — Voted for Stupak amendment in November
(Y) — Voted yes in November
(N) — Voted no in November
All House Republicans are expected to vote no.
Firm No, Leaning No, Likely No (34)
John Adler (N.J.) (N) Waiting to see bill. Sounded like a no on Fox News, saying House and Senate bills fail to address cost containment
Michael Arcuri (N.Y.) (Y) Some reports have him as firm no, but Rules Committee member hasn’t closed the door yet
John Barrow (Ga.) * (N) Voted no last year in committee and on floor. Likely no
Marion Berry (Ark.) * (Y) Tel: 202-225-4076 / Fax: 202-225-5602 – Has been critical of the president since announcing his retirement. Strong backer of Stupak language
Dan Boren (Okla.) * (N) Won’t be changing his mind — firm no
Bobby Bright (Ala.) * (N) Voted against House health bill, stimulus and climate change. Firm no
Ben Chandler (Ky.) * (N) His office told The Plum Line his position hasn’t changed since November
Travis Childers (Miss.) * (N) In toss-up reelection race
Henry Cuellar (Texas) * (Y) Cuellar told Investor’s Business Daily that without changes to abortion language, he’s a no
Artur Davis (Ala.) * (N) Running for governor, but will make sure to return to D.C. to vote no
Lincoln Davis (Tenn.) * (N) Voted no first time, and most expect him to vote no again
Joe Donnelly (Ind.) * (Y) Tel: 202-225-3915 / Fax: 202-225-6798 – Among the Stupak dozen — will vote no unless abortion language in Senate bill is changed, according to The Rochester Sentinel
Steve Driehaus (Ohio) * (Y) Tel: 202-225-2216 / Fax: 202-225-3012 – In toss-up race in November. Member of Stupak’s group
Chet Edwards (Texas) (N) Perennial GOP target. Edwards spokesman told CNN he will vote no
Luis Gutierrez (Ill.) (Y) Citing immigration language, Gutierrez said on MSNBC that “I can’t support this bill.” Lawmaker has lambasted the president on not moving immigration reform yet. Warned that other Hispanic lawmakers will also vote no
Larry Kissell (N.C.) (N) GOP target, but reelection chances on the rise. Firm no
Frank Kratovil (Md.) (N) Voted for climate change; says he will vote no
Dennis Kucinich (Ohio) (N) Progressive was on the fence before House vote last fall — not this time. He’s a firm no
Stephanie Herseth Sandlin (S.D.) (N) Congresswoman told the Rapid City Journal she’s a no, noting she is not a fan of reconciliation
Tim Holden (Pa.) * (N) Voted against healthcare and climate change in 2009. Told The Republican Herald that he is a no, citing abortion and “significant” cuts to Medicare and Medicaid
Daniel Lipinski (Ill.) * (Y) Will not vote for abortion language in Senate bill, but has other concerns as well. Democratic leaders cannot count on Lipinski
Jim Marshall (Ga.) * (N) Perennial GOP target, but favored to win reelection. Told The Hill he’s a no
Jim Matheson (Utah) * (N) President Obama this year tapped brother for post, but Matheson still a likely no
Mike McIntyre (N.C.) * (N) Seven-term lawmaker rejected House health bill and climate change. Spokesman tells The Hill McIntyre is a no. Expected to win reelection easily even though Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) won district
Mike McMahon (N.Y.) (N) Suggested last month he was a no to the Staten Island Advance. McMahon told The Hill on March 12 he is leaning no
Charlie Melancon (La.) * (N) Senate hopeful voted no in November and no in committee. Likely no
Walt Minnick (Idaho) (N) One of the House’s most conservative members. Firm no
Collin Peterson (Minn.) * (N) Ag chairman not shy in bucking leadership. Firm no
Mike Ross (Ark.) * (N) Voted for bill in committee, but not since. Firm no
Heath Shuler (N.C.) * (N) CNN reporting Shuler is a no. Doesn’t hold his tongue when he opposes Democratic leaders. Critic of reconciliation
Ike Skelton (Mo.) * (N) GOP targeting his seat. Armed Services Committee chairman is a firm no
Bart Stupak (Mich.) * (Y) No deal with leadership on abortion = no vote on final bill for Stupak and other Democratic opponents of abortion rights
Gene Taylor (Miss.) * (N) Has been a firm no all Congress. Constituents last summer urged him to get others to vote no
Harry Teague (N.M.) * (N) Told The Hill that he will review bill to see if final bill brings costs down. If “we are in the same place — a no”
Firm Yes (2)
Dale Kildee (Mich.) * (Y) Not one of Stupak’s dozen
Silvestre Reyes (Texas) * (Y) Intelligence panel chairman on board
Leaning Yes (3)
Russ Carnahan (Mo.) (Y) In competitive race this fall, but should win
Gerry Connolly (Va.) (Y) If he votes no, bill will not pass. Likely yes
Vic Snyder (Ark.) * (Y) Not seeking reelection. Snyder said on Fox News he is leaning yes
Undecided (73)
Jason Altmire (Pa.) * (N) Many view Altmire as key to passage. He said on Fox News he has “open mind.” Voted no in committee and on floor, but bottom line is his yes vote is gettable
Joe Baca (Calif.) * (Y) Must-have for leadership
Brian Baird (Wash.) (N) Retiring member who bucked party on Iraq war surge
Melissa Bean (Ill.) (Y) Conservative Democrat well-positioned for midterm election
Shelley Berkley (Nev.) (Y) Told Politico she does not like the Senaet bill
Sanford Bishop Jr. (Ga.) * (Y) Tel: 202-225-3631 / Fax: 202-225-2203 Favors Stupak provision
Tim Bishop (N.Y.) (Y) Must-have vote for leadership. Bishop’s office told CNN that the New York lawmaker wants major changes to Senate bill
John Boccieri (Ohio) * (N) GOP target
Rick Boucher (Va.) (N) GOP target
Allen Boyd (Fla.) (N) Facing primary challenge
Michael Capuano (Y) Wanted to be a senator, but doesn’t trust the Senate. TPM reported that Capuano is leaning no. In an e-mail to supporters, Capuano said he has many problems with Senate measure
Dennis Cardoza (Calif.) * (Y) Secured language for district before last year’s vote
Chris Carney (Pa.) * (Y) A “no” vote here would be a setback for leadership
Jim Cooper (Tenn) * (Y) Has had up-and-down relationship with Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.)
Jim Costa (Calif.) * (Y) Secured project for his district before November vote
Jerry Costello (Ill.) * (Y) Tel: 202-225-5661 / Fax: 202-225-0285 – Was a late yes in the fall. Proponent of Stupak language
Joe Courtney (Conn.) (Y) Wary of excise tax, but likely yes
Kathy Dahlkemper (Pa.) * (Y) Tel: 202-225-5406 / Fax: 202-225-3103 – GOP target. Her yes vote could be key to passage. Strong backer of Stupak language
Mike Doyle (Pa.) * (Y) Must-have vote for leadership; not politically vulnerable
Bob Etheridge (N.C.) * (Y) Passed up Senate run
Brad Ellsworth (Ind.) * (Y) Tel: 202-225-4636 / Fax: 202-225-3284 – Senate hopeful who is big supporter of Stupak language
Bill Foster (Ill.) (Y) GOP target
Gabrielle Giffords (Ariz.) (Y) GOP target
Bart Gordon (Tenn.) * (N) Retiring committee chairman
Raul Grijalva (Ariz.) (Y) Despite many threats, Arizona liberal expected to vote yes
John Hall (N.Y.) (Y) Democratic leaders may lose other Dems from N.Y., but need to keep Hall on board
Debbie Halvorson (Ill.) (Y) Politically vulnerable, but favored to win her reelection race
Baron Hill (Ind.) * (Y) Passed up Senate run
Jim Himes (Conn.) (Y) Must-have vote for leadership. Likely yes
Steve Kagen (Wis.) (Y) Told Fox 11 in Wisconsin that he prefers more incremental approach; doesn’t trust Senate
Paul Kanjorski (Pa.) * (Y) GOP target
Marcy Kaptur (Ohio) * (Y) Voted with leadership first time around, but doesn’t toe the party line. Wants Stupak language but that’s not a deal breaker
Mary Jo Kilroy (Ohio) (Y) In toss-up race this November
Ron Kind (Wis.) (Y) Represents competitive district. Voted against bill in committee
Ann Kirkpatrick (Ariz.) (Y) GOP target
Ron Klein (Fla.) (Y) GOP target
Suzanne Kosmas (Fla.) (N) Easily won her race in 2008; her 2010 race will be tighter
Jim Langevin (R.I.) * (Y) Langevin’s seat not in danger this fall. He has previously fended off primary challenges
Dan Maffei (N.Y.) (Y) Former Ways and Means aide is seen as gettable
Betsy Markey (Colo.) (N) Was a late no last time. In early March, Markey declined to be interviewed by Denver Post on her position on bill. Likely target for Democratic leaders
Jerry McNerney (Calif.) (Y) Waiting for final language. There are false reports of him being a firm no
Mike Michaud (Maine) * (Y) Likely yes
Harry Mitchell (Ariz.) (Y) GOP target
Alan Mollohan (W.Va.) * (Y) In November, seat was considered safe. Now, he’s in a tight race
Dennis Moore (Kan.) (Y) Retiring this year
Chris Murphy (Conn.) (Y) GOP target
Scott Murphy (N.Y.) (N) Reelection race looks good, for now
Richard Neal (Mass.) * (Y) Tel: 202-225-5601 / Fax: 202-225-8112
Better vote yes if he wants to take Ways and Means gavel; fan of Stupak language
Glenn Nye (Va.) (N) In toss-up race
Jim Oberstar (Minn.) * (Y) Tel: 202-727-7474 / Fax: 202-225-6211
Wants to vote yes, but also wants Stupak language
David Obey (Wis.) * (Y) Waiting to review bill language; likely yes
Solomon Ortiz (Texas) * (Y) Was a late yes last time around
Bill Owens (N.Y.) (Y) One of first votes in Congress was yes on House health bill; media reports have him as undecided
Tom Perriello (Va.) * (Y) In toss-up race this fall; Pelosi had long talk with the Virginia Democrat on March 10 on the House floor
Earl Pomeroy (N.D.) * (Y) Voted against bill in committee, and for it on the House floor
Nick Rahall (W.Va.) * (Y) Another panel chairman on the fence
Ciro Rodriguez (Texas) * (Y) Considered by Cook Political Report to “likely” retain seat
Tim Ryan (Ohio) * (Y) Tel: 202-225-5261 / Fax: 202-225-3719 – Opposes abortion rights; voted for Stupak language
John Salazar (Colo.) * (Y) GOP target
Loretta Sanchez (Calif.) (Y) Was a late yes in November
Mark Schauer (Mich.) (Y) In tossup race this fall
Carol Shea-Porter (N.H.) (Y) In toss-up race, according to Cook Political Report
Zack Space (Ohio) * (Y) Voted yes in committee and yes on the floor last year
Adam Smith (Wash.) (Y) Was a late yes in November
John Spratt (S.C.) * (Y) Budget Committee chairman is in competitive reelection race. Spratt will soon be trying to collect votes for his budget resolution
Betty Sutton (Ohio) (Y) GOP target
John Tanner (Tenn.) * (N) House deputy whip not running for reelection, but he still will need to be convinced to get to yes. Voted no in committee and on floor
Dina Titus (Nev.) (Y) Her office told The Hill the congresswoman is undecided. Voted no in committee and yes on the floor last year
Paul Tonko (N.Y.) (Y) Waiting for Congressional Budget Office numbers
Anthony Weiner (N.Y.) (Y) On March 12, Weiner noted that 290 times this Congress, the Senate has failed to act on bills passed by the House, adding, “Fool us once, shame on you, fool me 290 times, shame on us.”
Charlie Wilson (Ohio) * (Y) Tel: 202-225-5705 / Fax: 202-225-5907 – Considered less vulnerable this fall than other Ohio Democrats. Big proponent of Stupak language
David Wu (Ore.) (Y) Was undecided for three hours during 2003 Medicare drug vote, then voted with the GOP
John Yarmuth (Ky.) (Y) Considered a team player. Likely yes
The 9 pro-life Democrats considering voting “yes” are the following:
Jason Altmire (PA-04); (202) 225-2565, (724) 378-0928, (724) 226-1304,
FAX (202) 226-2274, (724) 226-1308, 724-378-6171
John Boccieri (OH-16); (202) 225-3876, (330) 489-4414,
FAX (202) 225-3059, (330) 489-4448
Steve Dreihaus (OH-01); (202) 225-2216, (513) 684-2723,
FAX DC (202) 225-3012, (513) 421-8722
Brad Ellsworth (IN-11); (202) 225-4636, (812) 465-6484, (812) 232-0523,
FAX (202) 225-3284, (812) 232-0526, (812) 422-4761
Baron Hill (IN-09); (202) 225-5315, (812) 288-3999, (812) 336- 3000,
FAX (202) 226-6866, (812) 288-3873
Paul Kanjorski (PA-11); (202) 225-6511, (570) 825-2200, (570) 496-1011, (570) 895-4176
FAX (202) 225-0764; (570) 825-8685
Marcy Kaptur (OH-09); (202) 225-4146, (419) 259-7500,
FAX (202) 225-7711, (419) 255-9623
James Langevin (RI-02); (202) 225-3011, (801) 486-1236, (435) 627-0880, (435) 636-3722,
FAX (202) 225-5976, (401) 737-2982
Charlie Wilson (OH-06); (202) 225-5705, (330) 533-7250, (740) 376-0868, (740) 633-5705, (740) 533-9423, (330) 532-3740
FAX (202) 225-5907, (330) 533-7136, (740) 376-0886, (740) 633-5727, (740) 533-9359
Weblink for phone numbers:
http://www.conservativeusa.org/mega-cong.htm
March 13, 2010 at 11:30 pm
Many thanks for the detail. I plan to focus on CA Reps Baca and Sanchez, who are Dems in conservative districts.
March 13, 2010 at 10:39 pm
Amen to that! Big size 13 foot stomping a mudhole! That’s what we need, not whining about being doomed and blaming everyone else. Liberals and conservatives unite to save America, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness (i.e. fun & humor). You go, Boyz.
LOVE the picture – worth more than 1,000 words.
March 13, 2010 at 11:02 pm
“We love America more than just about anything else out there.
We love America more than any religion, more than any party, more than any candidate, more than our friends, more than our family, more than OURSELVES.”
Me too!
I did not grow up here, I grew up in the last Soviet state, Norway. (Still is) I feel blessed that my life took a turn to the right:), giving me the chance to live in the US. My youngest child weighed less than two pounds when she was born and in my home country, she would not have survived the low birth weight at that time.
I feel blessed at this point in my life and I want to fight for the rights to be us, to be free and independent, for my grandchildren to grow up having the freedoms I had when I arrived here.
This was a wonderful essay, you guys, please do not give up on America.
To all Hillbuzzarians, do not forget to drop some $$$
March 13, 2010 at 11:15 pm
I like reading Redstate, but Aceof spades is one of my favorites, and I can tell you, they are not lying down over there.
this am they were talking about busses to get to Washington Tues for the surge.
I’m going, anyone else going?
March 13, 2010 at 11:26 pm
Stand together all Americans. That is where our power is and what Congress and politicians are afraid of. Don’t back down and refuse to accept the present conduct of our (so-called) elected officials who are supposed to represent US. FIGHT.
IRISH 45
March 13, 2010 at 11:43 pm
Hard to believe you’d be finding any eeyores over at Ace of Spades. The morons are ready for the fight, and will supply the Valuerite too. One of their best contributors is a gay guy called Gabriel Malor who I believe is a lawyer based in Oklahoma City. He hosted a “moron meet-up” in the San Francisco Bay area a couple of months ago. Someone above mentioned the posibility of you guys joining forces….that’s a terrific idea!
March 14, 2010 at 12:39 am
I am distraught. My daughter, a junior in college, has until Tuesday to change her major. She was on track to become an Occupational Therapist, but, her advisor is warning her not to go into the healthcare field. Rightfully so. I feel helpless about the America I am leaving to my daughter.
March 14, 2010 at 10:29 pm
The professor/advisor must be less than 35 years old.
Why would your daughter listen to an inexperienced college professor anyway???
There are 75 million baby boomers in this country, quite a large %%% are going to need OT services.
Both my children and one son-in-law “are in healthcare.” They know the jobs are still going to be there!!!!
March 14, 2010 at 2:07 am
The greatest sacrifice is to die for your Country; the greatest honor is to live for it
Patriot 2008
March 14, 2010 at 8:01 am
“Hard to believe you’d be finding any eeyores over at Ace of Spades.”
Come on now, I’ve read that site since it began…they b*tch in constant repetition (this is why they are Eeyores constantly honking DOOM) yet when it gets tough they take the moderate path lest their liberal friends see them associated with the ‘backward extreme right–wingers’
AoS buys into the Left narrative about ‘what defines a right-winger’ and their incessant need to placate their liberal friends is the main reason why they’ll puff up ‘Centrists’ like Mitt Romney or John McCain while demoralize Conservatives such as Sarah Palin.
For the Eeyores, it is all about appearances rather than substance
Over the years Jeff @ Protein Wisdom has written numerous detailed essays on language, identity politics and how the Left uses both to frame the narrative. The problem with the Eeyores is that they accept the Left’s narrative that “right-wingers are a bunch of racist, sexist, homophobes” rather than fight against such totalitarian narrative:
http://proteinwisdom.com/?p=5339
http://proteinwisdom.com/?p=14541AoS
March 14, 2010 at 9:54 am
Bravo!
March 14, 2010 at 3:40 pm
Susan,
What are you smokin’ honey? Morons couldn’t stand McCain! You must have your sites confused.
March 14, 2010 at 4:17 pm
I don’t really see much eeyorism at Ace’s site, so I’m not sure what you mean by that.
the usual tight khaki pants and blue blazers brigade of young, Romney Republicans
Well now, are you criticizing them or hitting on them?
Ha ha ha haaa…you really should come to a Moron Meetup. I think you will be surprised.
March 14, 2010 at 8:18 pm
Don’t let up on Cao (R – LA) – he has stated he will vote no because of abortion funding, but he can’t be counted on. Keep the pressure on. Rally at his office on Tues at 11 AM CDT – 4640 S. Carrollton Ave, New Orleans, enter on Cleveland side of Bldg.
March 14, 2010 at 8:57 pm
Day-yam, HillBuzz! The last call to arms with a level of passion resonating as high as yours was on the morning of December 7, 1941.
If that’s what it takes…
http://jimwalterpix.typepad.com
March 15, 2010 at 6:19 pm
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March 15, 2010 at 6:32 pm
I just came to your site for the first time today. Excellent commentary, good thinking, and I agree with a previous poster who said Lady Liberty never looked better.
Yes, this country is worth fighting for, and we cannot/cannot betray those who went before us and secured everything we love dearly with their blood. The Founders pledged their lives and their fortunes to throw off the shackles of British tyranny. Can we honestly do less? Not if we want this great nation to survive and remain free.
March 15, 2010 at 8:41 pm
I don’t really see much eeyorism at Ace’s site, so I’m not sure what you mean by that.
Indeed. Ferchrisakes we’re plotting revolt and discussing way to dispose of bodies unobtrusively all the time.
The support for McLame at Ace was about as tepid as it can get and still be called support.