Tag: These are the Democrats who stood up

The Pelosi Cover.

The Pelosi Cover.

I’ve heard many people talk about the Health Care vote and how there were so-called “moderate” democrats that voted against the bill. Yes there were. BUT I’d like to open a few eyes that may not be so inclined to see the true tale.

Nancy Pelosi is a corrupt, lying steaming pile of dog shit, BUT she’s damn good at what she does. She COVERED several of the Democrats in order to strengthen their chances in upcoming elections. Several of the “Moderate Democrats” that voted NO are in heated fights to retain their seats. The ol HAG in the House conducted a “Silent Roll Call” and determined how many votes she had for the travesty.. ooops I mean bill, and then determined which Democrats would be hurt the most by a yes vote. She did some quick math and allowed some of the following Democrats to disavow their roll in the destruction of our nation.

These are the Democrats that voted NO, along with my opinion of why they did:

Rep. John Adler (N.J.) COVER is in a heated battle with GOP contender Jon Runyan
Rep. Jason Altmire (Pa.) LEGIT Honestly believe he did it for the right reason
Rep. Michael Arcuri (N.Y.) LEGIT I’m leaning toward the right reason for this guy.
Rep. John Barrow (Ga.) LEGIT Did it for the right reason
Rep. Marion Berry (Ark.) LEGIT Retiring, he knows a bad bill when he sees it.
Rep. Dan Boren (Okla.) LEGIT Southern Democrat, a damn sight better than most Cali Republicans. He checked out.
Rep. Rick Boucher (Va.) COVER By Pelosi
Rep. Bobby Bright (Ala.) COVER This is “Iffy” he’s got a record of “Right leaning” but he’s a target for the GOP in 2010
Rep. Ben Chandler (Ky.) COVER Voted for Cap and Tax, and his opponents are gaining steam, with a YES vote he’d have gotten hammered.
Rep. Travis Childers (Miss.) COVER, he was “Unopposed to the senate version” in a town hall meeting just a month ago.
Rep. Artur Davis (Ala.) COVER Close friend of BHO, Running for Governor
Rep. Lincoln Davis (Tenn.) LEGIT Possibly listened to his constituents. Not a real heated battle looming in 2010 for him.
Rep. Chet Edwards (Texas) LEGIT Texas Democrat, a damn sight better than most R’s in my area. Too bad he was the only D from Texas to vote NO
Rep. Stephanie Herseth Sandlin (S.D.) LEGIT, She’s been a pretty good “Blue Dog” and didn’t vote for the first house version either
Rep. Tim Holden (Pa.) LEGIT, Voted against the first one too.
Rep. Larry Kissell (N.C.) LEGIT Conservative district, this one is “Iffy” but he voted against the original house version as well.
Rep. Frank Kratovil (Md.) COVER, he’s got a target on him and the Republicans are sighting in.
Rep. Dan Lipinski (Ill.) COVER Voted FOR the first house bill, voted against this one…No signs of a strong opponent yet, but “iffy”
Rep. Stephen Lynch (Mass.) COVER, Floor WHIP for Nancy, facing a potential tough fight.
Rep. Jim Marshall (Ga.) LEGIT
Rep. Jim Matheson (Utah) COVER, he had to vote no after his brother was given a judgeship and the news got out he would have voted YEA otherwise.
Rep. Mike McIntyre (N.C.) COVER Facing a bit of a fight in the upcoming election, IFFY
Rep. Mike McMahon (N.Y.) LEGIT, voted no on the first one too. Not a tough fight brewing either
Rep. Charlie Melancon (La.) COVER, Big Fight brewing.
Rep. Walt Minnick (Idaho) LEGIT, blue dog.
Rep. Glenn Nye (Va.) LEGIT, tight race heating up. BUT he voted against the Cap and Tax, and the Budget
Rep. Collin Peterson (Minn.) LEGIT Conservative Democrat, strong record of voting against the liberal progressive Dems..
Rep. Mike Ross (Ark.) COVER, voted for the first one, pharmacist family, tough republican challenge coming up.
Rep. Heath Shuler (N.C.) COVER, he voted for Cap and Tax, he is going to be in a tough fight come November.
Rep. Ike Skelton (Mo.) COVER, tough election coming up and he’s on the fence.
Rep. Zack Space (Ohio) COVER, he represents a very red district and a YEA vote would have sealed his fate.
Rep. John Tanner (Tenn.) LEGIT, Original Blue Dog Dem, AKA Republican light, Conservative Dem.
Rep. Gene Taylor (Miss.) LEGIT, has bucked his party in favor of what’s RIGHT, a noble GENE!
Rep. Harry Teague (N.M.) LEGIT, Seems to be a blue dog with common sense.

So what you see here are some Democrats who deserve a Thank You, for standing up to the Pelosi machine, and some weasels that need to be removed ASAP.

These OPINIONS on these Democrats are MINE, I researched each candidate myself with no outside help to form MY opinions, I share these with you in order to bring fairness to the debate over who should get gratitude and who deserves a boot. The HUFFPO’s CNN’s and MSNBC’s of the nation will have the opinion that those Democrats that voted against the bill should all be fired. I agree, every Democrat should be fired, and about 3/4 of the Republicans. BUT for this brief moment in time I’d like to recognize the efforts and stands of the LEGITS. Thanks Dems, you have set yourself apart from the progressives and for that I THANK YOU!