Blue Dogs Dig in as Influential Bloc in Health Care Debate

McClatchy Newspapers ^ | Sep. 12, 2009 | Halimah Abdullah

[no dems]

WASHINGTON -- In many ways, President Barack Obama's address to Congress on Wednesday was aimed at lawmakers like Georgia Reps. Jim Marshall and Sanford Bishop -- fiscally conservative Democrats who represent rural enclaves and small towns in ideologically moderate to conservative Southern districts. "In my opinion, the demographics of the Blue Dog Coalition reflect more accurately the demographics of the entire United States of America ," Bishop said. "Most Americans are centrists. Where I come from the values are God, country, family, work and guns, and not necessarily in that order."

[no dems]

I'm beginning to think there will be no "Health Care Reform" Bill passed this year.

[Salvation]

But will the Blue Dogs still be standing after Obortion O whips them?

[no dems]

But will the Blue Dogs still be standing after Obortion O whips them?

A few might. Most Dems are so afraid of Obama and his Chicago-land politics, they'd risk losing reelection rather than go against him. But, I believe Congressman Stupak, a Michigan Dem, and a few others will stand.

[top 2 toe red]

You know what is funny? Rahm Emanuel was the architect that masterminded the plan that got all those blue dogs elected and gave the Dims control of the House.

Now that's what is known as ironic.

[no dems]

You know what is funny? Rahm Emanuel was the architect that masterminded the plan that got all those blue dogs elected and gave the Dims control of the House.

Now that's what is known as ironic.

EXACTLY !!!!! And, I love it.

[USAFJeeper]

Unfortunately for Marshall, he is a decent guy. I am in his district and the d after his name makes me vote against him because it puts Pelosi in power. I have told him this many times!

[wardaddy]

yes...the appropriate use of that oft misused word