Comments on: Reid, Pelosi Don’t Want Healthcare Bill Read by Congress, Public Before Vote http://www.redstate.com/warner_todd_huston/2009/07/06/reid-pelosi-dont-want-healthcare-bill-read-by-congress-public-before-vote/ Fri, 01 Oct 2010 19:55:08 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: wrenhal http://www.redstate.com/warner_todd_huston/2009/07/06/reid-pelosi-dont-want-healthcare-bill-read-by-congress-public-before-vote/#comment-8418 wrenhal Tue, 07 Jul 2009 00:02:49 +0000 http://www.redstate.com/warner_todd_huston/?p=2006#comment-8418 Unless we get him to run again, he has set himself to a limited term, just as he did in his house run. Please remove him from that list. He does not need to be goaded to anything. Just read his senate site as he is VERY much against the pork and crap coming out of Washington. Unless we get him to run again, he has set himself to a limited term, just as he did in his house run. Please remove him from that list. He does not need to be goaded to anything. Just read his senate site as he is VERY much against the pork and crap coming out of Washington.

]]> By: Leopard1996 http://www.redstate.com/warner_todd_huston/2009/07/06/reid-pelosi-dont-want-healthcare-bill-read-by-congress-public-before-vote/#comment-8417 Leopard1996 Mon, 06 Jul 2009 22:51:33 +0000 http://www.redstate.com/warner_todd_huston/?p=2006#comment-8417 And my dumbass congress critter will vote yea on because he wants his pat on the head from the Dem liberal leadership. And my dumbass congress critter will vote yea on because he wants his pat on the head from the Dem liberal leadership.

]]> By: bk http://www.redstate.com/warner_todd_huston/2009/07/06/reid-pelosi-dont-want-healthcare-bill-read-by-congress-public-before-vote/#comment-8405 bk Mon, 06 Jul 2009 16:15:23 +0000 http://www.redstate.com/warner_todd_huston/?p=2006#comment-8405    

]]> By: snewb098 http://www.redstate.com/warner_todd_huston/2009/07/06/reid-pelosi-dont-want-healthcare-bill-read-by-congress-public-before-vote/#comment-8404 snewb098 Mon, 06 Jul 2009 15:55:54 +0000 http://www.redstate.com/warner_todd_huston/?p=2006#comment-8404 A general list and I honestly don't know everyone's position on the issues except DeMint.. The point is these are the ones that are up for re-election in 2010 and since all they care about is being re-elected especially for another 6 years if they fear being voted out they might do something.Here's an example. Before the Tarp Plan went to final vote back on Oct 13th? Dianne Feinstein publicly stated that almost 90% of the calls she received were against the Tarp plan. She said and I quote "people are confused and don't understand the issues.." Yet she voted for it anyway. I wonder when she is up for re-election? 2012 probably. How about Lindsay Graham who in July2007 received thousands of calls against amnesty almost 75% against but since he wasn't up for re-election in 2008 he didn't care and voted for amnesty. That's my only point. They don't care what you think unless they are up for re-election. A general list and I honestly don’t know everyone’s position
on the issues except DeMint.. The point is these are the ones that are up for re-election in 2010 and since all they care about is being re-elected especially for another 6 years if they fear being voted out they might do something.Here’s an example. Before the Tarp Plan went to final vote back on Oct 13th? Dianne Feinstein publicly stated that almost 90% of the calls she received were against the Tarp plan. She said and I quote “people are confused and don’t understand the issues..”
Yet she voted for it anyway. I wonder when she is up for re-election? 2012 probably. How about Lindsay Graham who in July2007 received thousands of calls against amnesty almost 75% against but since he wasn’t up for re-election in 2008 he didn’t care and voted for amnesty.
That’s my only point. They don’t care what you think unless they are up for re-election.

]]> By: AceInTX http://www.redstate.com/warner_todd_huston/2009/07/06/reid-pelosi-dont-want-healthcare-bill-read-by-congress-public-before-vote/#comment-8402 AceInTX Mon, 06 Jul 2009 15:06:31 +0000 http://www.redstate.com/warner_todd_huston/?p=2006#comment-8402 One of the things required in order for these bills to be voted on is that they be read into the congressional record. Bills are always entered into the congressional record as read though it was never really read. In order to do this, a congressman or Senator makes a motion that the bill be dispensed with and entered into the Congressional Record as read. The Spekear pro tem and Senate President then rules, "without objection" and the bill is ready to be voted on.. My understanding is...if one Senator or Congressman objects...the bill must be read...or there has to be a vote to approve the motion...one or two brave Republicans should start objecting to every single bill and Amendment being entered into the Congressional Record as read and force a vote...Then go on every media outlet available to trumpet the reason for his actions. This would lock up the Senate and slow things down to such an extent that the press would have to cover the "Gridlock" in the House and Senate allowing Republicans the opportunity to spread the message even further. Why McConnel, Boehner and the rest of the go along to get along leadership hasn't done this is beyond me...but Pence, DeMint, Coburn and any other Republican could do it and win themselves hero status from the base! One of the things required in order for these bills to be voted on is that they be read into the congressional record. Bills are always entered into the congressional record as read though it was never really read. In order to do this, a congressman or Senator makes a motion that the bill be dispensed with and entered into the Congressional Record as read. The Spekear pro tem and Senate President then rules, “without objection” and the bill is ready to be voted on..

My understanding is…if one Senator or Congressman objects…the bill must be read…or there has to be a vote to approve the motion…one or two brave Republicans should start objecting to every single bill and Amendment being entered into the Congressional Record as read and force a vote…Then go on every media outlet available to trumpet the reason for his actions.

This would lock up the Senate and slow things down to such an extent that the press would have to cover the “Gridlock” in the House and Senate allowing Republicans the opportunity to spread the message even further.

Why McConnel, Boehner and the rest of the go along to get along leadership hasn’t done this is beyond me…but Pence, DeMint, Coburn and any other Republican could do it and win themselves hero status from the base!

]]> By: Paul_In_Houston http://www.redstate.com/warner_todd_huston/2009/07/06/reid-pelosi-dont-want-healthcare-bill-read-by-congress-public-before-vote/#comment-8401 Paul_In_Houston Mon, 06 Jul 2009 14:59:14 +0000 http://www.redstate.com/warner_todd_huston/?p=2006#comment-8401 Well, Golly Gee! What would WE know? THEY'RE the experts. All we gotta do is TRUST them. Right? RIGHT?!! - Well, Golly Gee! What would WE know?

THEY’RE the experts.

All we gotta do is TRUST them.

Right?

RIGHT?!!

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]]> By: AceInTX http://www.redstate.com/warner_todd_huston/2009/07/06/reid-pelosi-dont-want-healthcare-bill-read-by-congress-public-before-vote/#comment-8399 AceInTX Mon, 06 Jul 2009 14:53:45 +0000 http://www.redstate.com/warner_todd_huston/?p=2006#comment-8399 By: ciscoguy http://www.redstate.com/warner_todd_huston/2009/07/06/reid-pelosi-dont-want-healthcare-bill-read-by-congress-public-before-vote/#comment-8398 ciscoguy Mon, 06 Jul 2009 14:25:42 +0000 http://www.redstate.com/warner_todd_huston/?p=2006#comment-8398 . .

]]> By: USNJIMRET http://www.redstate.com/warner_todd_huston/2009/07/06/reid-pelosi-dont-want-healthcare-bill-read-by-congress-public-before-vote/#comment-8397 USNJIMRET Mon, 06 Jul 2009 14:23:54 +0000 http://www.redstate.com/warner_todd_huston/?p=2006#comment-8397 He has no, not even State wide, previous election experience. Not only never held a State level elected office, never even ran for one. Personal friend and buddy of the current Democrat Governor, only reason, IMO, he got the nod. Vote track to date has been solidly whatever Reid wants. So he'd vote for this, no question at all Up for first ever election in 2010. Depending on established Dem machine to get him through the process. And, while I firmly believe that new blood is needed regularly in Government, hand picked new blood is to closely screened by the old blood. He has no, not even State wide, previous election experience. Not only never held a State level elected office, never even ran for one.
Personal friend and buddy of the current Democrat Governor, only reason, IMO, he got the nod.
Vote track to date has been solidly whatever Reid wants.
So he’d vote for this, no question at all
Up for first ever election in 2010. Depending on established Dem machine to get him through the process.
And, while I firmly believe that new blood is needed regularly in Government, hand picked new blood is to closely screened by the old blood.

]]> By: Tbone http://www.redstate.com/warner_todd_huston/2009/07/06/reid-pelosi-dont-want-healthcare-bill-read-by-congress-public-before-vote/#comment-8391 Tbone Mon, 06 Jul 2009 13:24:47 +0000 http://www.redstate.com/warner_todd_huston/?p=2006#comment-8391 you are pretty clueless. you are pretty clueless.

]]> By: naraht http://www.redstate.com/warner_todd_huston/2009/07/06/reid-pelosi-dont-want-healthcare-bill-read-by-congress-public-before-vote/#comment-8390 naraht Mon, 06 Jul 2009 13:21:43 +0000 http://www.redstate.com/warner_todd_huston/?p=2006#comment-8390 Please let me know *anything* that Senator Tom Coburn has done in his time in Congress to make you think that he would vote for Obama's healthcare plan. If you want to go back to his time in the house, go ahead. I'll be waiting. Please let me know *anything* that Senator Tom Coburn has done in his time in Congress to make you think that he would vote for Obama’s healthcare plan. If you want to go back to his time in the house, go ahead. I’ll be waiting.

]]> By: KeepOhioRed http://www.redstate.com/warner_todd_huston/2009/07/06/reid-pelosi-dont-want-healthcare-bill-read-by-congress-public-before-vote/#comment-8388 KeepOhioRed Mon, 06 Jul 2009 12:57:34 +0000 http://www.redstate.com/warner_todd_huston/?p=2006#comment-8388 might want to take him off the list. might want to take him off the list.

]]> By: USNJIMRET http://www.redstate.com/warner_todd_huston/2009/07/06/reid-pelosi-dont-want-healthcare-bill-read-by-congress-public-before-vote/#comment-8387 USNJIMRET Mon, 06 Jul 2009 12:49:30 +0000 http://www.redstate.com/warner_todd_huston/?p=2006#comment-8387 The constant "crisis" mentality of 'gotta do it now, now, NOW' that has marked every one of these monster spending, growth and control packages is indefensible treason to the concept of a Representative Democratic Republic! In fact, to this observer, it seems to have much more in common with the Soviet style of rule. All we're missing, so far, is a "five year plan". The constant “crisis” mentality of ‘gotta do it now, now, NOW’ that has marked every one of these monster spending, growth and control packages is indefensible treason to the concept of a Representative Democratic Republic!
In fact, to this observer, it seems to have much more in common with the Soviet style of rule. All we’re missing, so far, is a “five year plan”.

]]> By: snewb098 http://www.redstate.com/warner_todd_huston/2009/07/06/reid-pelosi-dont-want-healthcare-bill-read-by-congress-public-before-vote/#comment-8386 snewb098 Mon, 06 Jul 2009 12:44:44 +0000 http://www.redstate.com/warner_todd_huston/?p=2006#comment-8386 These senators below are up for re-election in 2010. It's not important which party they represent since they are the basically the same now and work for lobbyists and special interests not the voters and constitution. This was proven by the 900 earmarks in the stimulus plan and why Lindsay Graham voted for amnesty in 2007 because he wasn't up for re-election. The majority of voters in South Carolina were furious at him but could do nothing since he wasn't up for relection. If those listed below are voted in, they will remain for SIX more years. The only one I trust that puts America's interest first is Jim DeMint (South Carolina) By the way, if you call the main number (202) 225-3121, it will be busy or the lines may have been overloaded. Don't bother with Email anymore..They just delete it. Be polite to them but stand FIRM in that you will vote for the opposition in 2010 if they vote against your wishes. Blanche Lincoln (Arkansas)-home office 501-375-2993 / D.C. office (202) 224-4843 Barbara Boxer (California)-home office 415-403-0100 / D.C. office (202) 224-3553 Daniel Inouye (Hawaii)-home office 808-541-2542 / D.C. office (202) 224-3934 Evan Bayh (Indiana)-home office 317-554-0750 / D.C. office (202) 224-5623 Barbara Mikulski (Maryland)-home office 410-962-4510 / D.C. office (202) 224-4654 Harry Reid (Nevada)-home office 702-388-5020 / D.C. office (202) 224-3542 Chuck Schumer (New York)-home office 212-486-4430 / D.C. office (202) 224-6542 Byron Dorgan (North Dakota)-home office 701-239-5389 / D.C. office (202) 224-2551 Ron Wyden (Oregon)-home office 503-326-7525 / D.C. office (202) 224-5244 Patrick Leahy (Vermont)-home office 802 863-2525 / D.C. office (202) 224-4242 Russ Feingold (Wisconsin)-home office 414 276-7282 / D.C. office (202) 224-5323 Richard Shelby (Alabama)-home office 205 731-1384 / D.C. office (202) 224-5744 Lisa Murkowski (Alaska)-home office 907 271-3735 / D.C. office (202) 224-6665 John McCain (Arizona)-home office 602 279-5146 / D.C. office (202) 224-2235 Johnny Isakson (Georgia)-home office 770 661-0999 / D.C. office (202) 224-3643 Mike Crapo (Idaho)-home office 208 334-1776 / D.C. office (202) 224-6142 Chuck Grassley (Iowa)-home office 515 288-1145 / D.C. office (202) 224-3744 Jim Bunning (Kentucky)-home office 859-341-2602 / D.C. office (202) 224-4343 David Vitter (Louisiana)-home office 318-448-0169 / D.C. office (202) 224-4623 Kit Bond (Missouri)-home office 573-634-2488 / D.C. office (202) 224-5721 Judd Gregg (New Hampshire)-home office 603-622-7979 / D.C. office (202) 224-3324 Richard Burr (North Carolina)-home office 828-350-2437 / D.C. office (202) 224-3154 George Voinovich (Ohio)-home office 216-522-7095 / D.C. office (202) 224-3353 Tom Coburn (Oklahoma)-home office 405-231-4941 / D.C. office (202) 224-5754 Arlen Specter (Pennsylvania)-home office 215-597-7200 / D.C. office (202) 224-4254 Jim DeMint (South Carolina) (not relevant..true American) John Thune (South Dakota)-home office 605 334-9596 / D.C. office (202) 224-2321 Bob Bennet (Utah)-home office 801 524-5933 / D.C. office (202) 224-5444 Christopher Dodd (Connecticut)-home office 860 258-6940 / D.C. office (202) 224-2823 These senators below are up for re-election in 2010.
It’s not important which party they represent since they are the basically the same now
and work for lobbyists and special interests not the voters and constitution.
This was proven by the 900 earmarks in the stimulus plan and why Lindsay Graham
voted for amnesty in 2007 because he wasn’t up for re-election. The majority
of voters in South Carolina were furious at him but could do nothing since he wasn’t up for relection.
If those listed below are voted in, they will remain for SIX more years.
The only one I trust that puts America’s interest first is Jim DeMint (South Carolina)
By the way, if you call the main number (202) 225-3121, it will be busy or the lines may have been overloaded.
Don’t bother with Email anymore..They just delete it.
Be polite to them but stand FIRM in that you will vote for the opposition
in 2010 if they vote against your wishes.

Blanche Lincoln (Arkansas)-home office 501-375-2993 / D.C. office (202) 224-4843
Barbara Boxer (California)-home office 415-403-0100 / D.C. office (202) 224-3553
Daniel Inouye (Hawaii)-home office 808-541-2542 / D.C. office (202) 224-3934
Evan Bayh (Indiana)-home office 317-554-0750 / D.C. office (202) 224-5623
Barbara Mikulski (Maryland)-home office 410-962-4510 / D.C. office (202) 224-4654
Harry Reid (Nevada)-home office 702-388-5020 / D.C. office (202) 224-3542
Chuck Schumer (New York)-home office 212-486-4430 / D.C. office (202) 224-6542
Byron Dorgan (North Dakota)-home office 701-239-5389 / D.C. office (202) 224-2551
Ron Wyden (Oregon)-home office 503-326-7525 / D.C. office (202) 224-5244
Patrick Leahy (Vermont)-home office 802 863-2525 / D.C. office (202) 224-4242
Russ Feingold (Wisconsin)-home office 414 276-7282 / D.C. office (202) 224-5323
Richard Shelby (Alabama)-home office 205 731-1384 / D.C. office (202) 224-5744
Lisa Murkowski (Alaska)-home office 907 271-3735 / D.C. office (202) 224-6665
John McCain (Arizona)-home office 602 279-5146 / D.C. office (202) 224-2235
Johnny Isakson (Georgia)-home office 770 661-0999 / D.C. office (202) 224-3643
Mike Crapo (Idaho)-home office 208 334-1776 / D.C. office (202) 224-6142
Chuck Grassley (Iowa)-home office 515 288-1145 / D.C. office (202) 224-3744
Jim Bunning (Kentucky)-home office 859-341-2602 / D.C. office (202) 224-4343
David Vitter (Louisiana)-home office 318-448-0169 / D.C. office (202) 224-4623
Kit Bond (Missouri)-home office 573-634-2488 / D.C. office (202) 224-5721
Judd Gregg (New Hampshire)-home office 603-622-7979 / D.C. office (202) 224-3324
Richard Burr (North Carolina)-home office 828-350-2437 / D.C. office (202) 224-3154
George Voinovich (Ohio)-home office 216-522-7095 / D.C. office (202) 224-3353
Tom Coburn (Oklahoma)-home office 405-231-4941 / D.C. office (202) 224-5754
Arlen Specter (Pennsylvania)-home office 215-597-7200 / D.C. office (202) 224-4254
Jim DeMint (South Carolina) (not relevant..true American)
John Thune (South Dakota)-home office 605 334-9596 / D.C. office (202) 224-2321
Bob Bennet (Utah)-home office 801 524-5933 / D.C. office (202) 224-5444
Christopher Dodd (Connecticut)-home office 860 258-6940 / D.C. office (202) 224-2823

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