I have listed below the people to target. We also want to continue
to keep calling Rep. Bart Stupak and his group. They have stood firm thus far and we want to encourage them to hold steadfast to their beliefs and that is no federally funded abortions.
The list of Reps to call: Jerry Costello (D-IL) - (202)-225-5661 Kathy Dahlkemper (D-PA) - (202)-225-5406
Joe Donnelly (D-IN) - (202)-225-6798
Steve Dreihaus (D-OH) - (202)-225-2216
Brad Ellsworth (D-IN) - (202)-225-4636
Marcy Kaptur (D-OH) - (202)-225-4164
Dale Kildee (D-MI) (202) - 225-3611
Dan Lipinski (D-IL) - (202)-225-5701
Jim Oberstar (D-MN) - (202)-225-6211
Charlie Wilson (D-OH) - (202)-225-5705
Bart Stupak - (202)-225-4735
Joseph Cao (R-LA) - (202)-225-6636
Please go to this discussion as well and start calling these Reps as well: http://www.resistnet.com/forum/topics/urgent-must-read-321-stupak
Please Call NOW!! This is URGENT!!
Darla was at the Candlelight Vigil at the Supreme Court Building that was held last night. She lead the group in prayer and devotional. Afterwards they went to the Capital and she led them Around the Capital with candles, flashlights, whatever kind of lights people had. She is now in the Gallery watching the process.
Please CALL CALL CALL!! Vote is at 5-6pm EST.
Thanks for all you are doing!! Keep up the great work!!!
Mellie Reid
Asst Natl Dir
resistNet.com
Two Tennessee Democrats announce “no” votes
By: Susan Ferrechio
Chief Congressional Correspondent
03/21/10 3:15 PM EDT
Two southern Democrats, Rep. Lincoln Davis and Rep. John Tanner, both of Tennessee, are voting against the health-care bill.
I talked to Davis this afternoon about his decision. Davis, who represents Tennessee’s 4th district, said he supports health care reform, but on a smaller scale. Davis is looking for reform that addresses some of the gaps and problems in health care coverage experienced by Americans, 85 percent of whom have coverage, without redoing the entire system.
“We need to do something for those other 15 percent percent if they choose to have insurance, to come into the system,” Davis said. “And there are ways to do that, but there are some folks who don’t want to come into the system.”
Davis said he is not getting any pressure from the Democratic leadership about his vote.
“I explained up front where I am and why doing it, and they accept that, period,” Davis said.
Stupak will cave, just like all dems do. He probably even knows that this EO is really meaningless. But it gives him and excuse to explain why he voted for the HCR bill, and he believes it will give him enough cover.
Unless God intervenes in some miraculous way today, this thing IS going to pass in the end. Pelosi and Obama will make enough deals and promises to put it over the goal line.
Hot Air poster — twitter
http://twitter.com/jonward11/status/10834162600
jonward11
whoa RT @JNSMALL: Sounds like Kildee’s a No, says: I’m not going 2 jeopardize my eternal salvation. I am a prolife Democrat.
Wow… that’s f’n strong… I wouldn’t even say that…
ninjapirate on March 21, 2010 at 3:24 PM
UPDATE from Hot Air (go to site for more links)
Whip count from “The Hill”: Everything depends on Stupak
posted at 3:22 pm on March 21, 2010 by Allahpundit
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I thought for sure that Lincoln Davis and John Tanner voting no meant that Pelosi had made it and was now releasing vulnerable Dems, but it ain’t so.
Your move, Mr. Stupak.
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http://thehill.com/homenews/house/88129-democrats-dont-appear-to-have-216-hours-before-a-healthcare-vote
If every member votes, Democratic leaders can only afford 37 defections. According to The Hill’s whip list, there are 39 Democrats planning to vote no.
Furthermore, The Hill also has eight Democrats in the undecided/unclear column: Reps Jim Cooper (Tenn.), Kathy Dahlkemper (Pa.), Paul Kanjorski (Pa.), Alan Mollohan (W.Va.), Earl Pomeroy (N.D.), Mike Quigley (Ill.), Bobby Rush (Ill.) and Loretta Sanchez (Calif.)…
Some believe there are a few lawmakers on The Hill’s Firm No, Leaning No, Likely No list who could vote yes, including Reps. Marion Berry (Ark.), Rick Boucher (Va.) and Mike McMahon (N.Y.) and perhaps others.
The problem for Pelosi is that is she gets Stupak on board, she may lose abortion rights legislators, such as Rep. Mike Quigley (Ill.).
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CNN reported via Twitter that Pomeroy is a yes. Obviously the whip count is good news, but look: The liberals seem to be willing to agree to some sort of sham executive order on abortion to placate Stupak, and the Stupakers clearly do want to vote for this thing. In fact, Jon Ward of the Daily Caller caught this scene on the House floor within the last 90 minutes:
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http://dailycaller.com/2010/03/20/breaking-1045-a-m-stupak-press-conference-postponed/#ixzz0ippD7Ytu
If my observation of Steny Hoyer’s interaction with Bart Stupak just now on the House floor is any indication, Stupak looks very much like a yes.
Stupak walked over to Mike Doyle, Pennsylvania Democrat, the liaison between leadership and pro-life Democrats. Moments later, Hoyer walked over.
Hoyer asked a question, listened to Stupak talk for a few moments, and then gave a very animated and enthusiastic slap with his right hand on the Stupak’s left arm. Hoyer, smiling and nodding, patted him on the shoulder, and then put his hand on the back of Stupak’s neck.
After a few more moments of conversation, Hoyer slapped Doyle on the back, gave a thumbs up and walked away.”
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Keep calling, by all means, but calibrate your expectations accordingly. As for the timeline, it looks like the big vote will come after 6 p.m. but could be pushed later depending upon how much time they need for negotiations. If the bill passes, the GOP will move to recommit and a vote on their motion will follow. NBC thinks that could make for high drama if the motion includes something on abortion to pressure the Stupakers, but I find it impossible to believe anyone would flip so quickly after having just bitten the bullet to vote on the bill itself. After the vote on the motion to recommit, they move on to vote on the reconciliation fixes, but at that point it’s all academic.
Stand by for updates.
http://hotair.com/archives/2010/03/21/whip-count-from-the-hill-everything-depends-on-stupak/