Like two heavyweight fighters slugging it out in a battle royal, President Obama and tea party activists are squaring off once again today, as grassroots activists host a "We the People Surge" in the nation's capital in protest of the massive planned overhaul of U.S. healthcare.
Some tea party leaders expect 10,000 to 15,000 protesters. Others believe the crowd will be even larger.
The rally comes at a critical time. The debate over healthcare reform has become the focus of national attention, with Democratic leaders proclaiming again and again that they're closing in on the votes they need to cram the legislation through Congress without subjecting it to a Republican filibuster in the Senate. They would do so via the controversial parliamentary maneuver known as reconciliation.
Rep. Jack Kingston, R-Ga., tells Newsmax that despite the administration's statements to the contrary, healthcare reform is far from a done deal. The legislation's unpopularity with voters appears to be growing, according to recent polls. A Rasmussen Reports poll released Monday indicates that 53 percent of voters oppose the Democratic plan, compared to 43 who think it's a good idea.
One of the major obstacles still standing in the president's way: The same relentless tea-party activists who knocked President Obama's legislative agenda off course last summer during the disputatious town hall meetings.
Planning for the tea party "surge" began a week ago, when various tea party organizations blasted their e-mail lists with news of a "code red rally" to be held in Washington D.C.
Speakers at the event are expected to include Rep. Mike Pence, Rep. Marsha Blackburn, Rep. Joe Wilson, and Tim Phillips of Americans for Prosperity.
Americans for Prosperity is also calling for a "Honk Against the Healthcare Takeover Rally." Its leaders are encouraging voters to drive to their local congressional offices on noon Tuesday, and honk their automobile horns to express their opposition to the president's proposals.
[Editor's note: Here's contact info for 'Frank'-- let him and his staff know what you think:]
Washington, DC Office314 Cannon HOB Washington, DC 20515Phone: 202-225-5311 Fax: 202-225-0254
Bel Air Office202 South Main StreetBel Air, MD 21014Phone: (410) 420-8822
Centreville Office102 Turpins LaneCentreville, MD 21617Phone: (443) 262 -9136 l Fax: (443) 262-9713
Salisbury OfficeOne Plaza EastSuite 103, East Main StreetSalisbury, MD 21801Phone: (410) 334-3072 Fax: (410) 334-3075
9 comments:
If Kratovil wants to keep his cushy, part time job as our representative he better vote NO to any legislation that would get this bill to the President's desk.
We need to fill this page with our comments opposing the take over of our health care and everyone needs to contact him in some manner and remind him that he represents the people of MD and not Nancy Pelosi and Harry Reid's insane liberal agenda.
My letter to the Congressman just went out over the fax and will be mailed 1st class.
with slogans like "government takeover" being bantered about, I wonder how many people have actually read the bill
Get informed. This bill must pass.
10:11 How do you get informed when no one has read the bill ? including you ! I say no to government take over this is just the tip of the iceberg and I don't trust government with that much power over the people !
10:06 & 10:11
Why don't you enlighten us ignorant folk about the contents of the bill?
Obviously, you both have read it in its entirety yes?
Salisbury office hasn't answered in two days.
Centerville and DC claim he is a NO vote BUT media counters have Kratovil leaning YES.
212 Pretty good turnout for day and half notice I'd say
What bill? there is no bill other than the senate bill which is 2,000 pages of crap.
free speech is pathetic now 2:12? are you a coffee grinder?
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