Archives for March 2010

  CENTCOM Commander General David Petraeus came to the meeting of the Senate Armed Services Committee preparing to deliver an "eight-minute statement" expressing his personal feelings about the repeal of the military’s "Don’t Ask Don’t Tell" policy. Unfortunately, Senator Carl Levin, who chaired the committee, put the kibosh on those plans, citing time constraints. Instead […]

As soon as health care passes, the American people will see immediate benefits. The legislation will: Prohibit pre-existing condition exclusions for children in all new plans; Provide immediate access to insurance for uninsured Americans who are uninsured because of a pre-existing condition through a temporary high-risk pool; Prohibit dropping people from coverage when they get […]

In 2008, voters in Louisiana’s 2nd congressional district voted to send President Obama to Washington to fight for change — including for desperately needed health insurance reform. They expected Republican Representative Joseph Cao to reach across the aisle to be a partner for change. Unfortunately, after supporting reform last fall, Rep. Cao is reportedly now […]

    A leading Democratic consultant who serves in an official capacity with the Democratic National Committee has come out in favor of primary challenges to Democratic lawmakers who help kill the president’s health care bill. Donna Brazile, who is the Vice Chair of Voter Registration and Participation at the DNC and a top-ranking strategist […]

Great news: This weekend’s events were a huge success. OFA volunteers all over the country helped tens of thousands of voters in key districts speak out for reform. Phones have been ringing off the hook in Capitol Hill offices for days, but with everything on the line and so little time left, we have to […]

Consumer Reports, the trusted independent organization that we depend on to help us discern good products and services from bad ones is an ardent supporter of the healthcare reform bill after studying it in detail. Help get this bill to the finish line now. I just gave my donation to the cause, if able please […]

  On health care reform: this is a good bill Yesterday, I voiced my support for health care reform with an op-ed in the Chicago Tribune. I am grateful to those who saw my speaking-out for what it was: a former legislator reaching out to Congress to step up and solve one of our nation’s […]

  The New Rove-Cheney Assault on Reality By FRANK RICH Published: March 13, 2010 THE opening salvo, fired on Fox News during Thanksgiving week, aroused little notice: Dana Perino, the former White House press secretary, declared that “we did not have a terrorist attack on our country during President Bush’s term.” Rudy Giuliani upped the […]

Liberals & Progressives: Keep the pressure. Victory for the American people is very close. Those fighting for the well being of just the few are in full panic mode and as any one knows this is when the rabid do the unthinkable. Keep your heads on and be ready.   Support Our Politics Done Right […]

I think Glen Beck has just committed a cardinal sin. He messed with the church in a manner that he had no right to and they will make him pay for it lest he apologizes with his tail between his legs and promises not to do it again. Why Does Glenn Beck Hate Jesus? Posted […]