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Are the Blue Dog Democrats really a threat to Obama's healthcare plan? They caved in on the climate bill, the energy bill, the budget, and the stimulus, so why should we think that they won't do the same for healthcare. As time goes on, we'll see that the Blue Dogs' best trick is rolling over. Mike Papantonio appears on Fox Business Network's "Happy Hour" to set the record straight.
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...chairman, Rep. Henry A. Waxman (D-Calif.), continued negotiating privately with Ross and other members of the so-called Blue Dog Coalition, conservative Democrats who sit on the committee and could join Republicans and vote down a bill they don't like. Ross,...
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empowered to eliminate waste and inefficiency in Medicare. Obama said at a nationally televised news conference that he backed adding such a panel to health care reform legislation. He said the panel would make recommendations requiring approval by Congress. Such a panel could both "save money and ensure the long-term financial health of Medicare," Obama said. So-called Blue Dog Democrats questioning the costs of initial. ... Obama press conference health care reform insurance Medicare Blue ...
to salvage his call for health care reform before the August Congressional recess. Reaction from FOX News pundits as well as CNM. ... Barack Obama prime time primetime press conference reaction response health care healthcare reform TV television FOX News Juan Williams Charles Krauthammer Stephen F. Hayes Weekly Standard Conservative New Media Waterloo Henry Louis Gates police cops Lynn Sweet race polls unpopular public opinion go for the kill Blue Dog Democrats conservative support Jim DeMint ...
Obama on the controversial legislation told Grassley that the president said "You're going to destroy my presidency," presumably meaning that if Blue Dog (conservative) Democrats do not pass the legislation by the August Congressional recess as Obama has repeatedly stated was his goal, then the president might suffer a very public and humiliating setback which could cripple the effectiveness of the rest of his first term in office. ... Barack Obama Senator Charles Grassley Iowa ...
The Day in 100 Seconds for July 22, 2009
Committee, which has yet to pass its part of the legislation. To help win over the Blue Dogs, Committee Chairman Henry Waxman agreed to include a provision to create an independent commission to set reimbursement rates for Medicare providers each year. Ross said such a body would take politics out of decisions on the federal insurance program for the elderly. Waxman, a California Democrat, postponed plans for his panel to debate the legislation today so talks can continue. Turning Point ...
United Entertainment Group CEO Jarrod Moses and Robert Wood Foundation Team Director Andrew Hyman on President Obama's push for health-care reform. ... president barack obama healthcare Andrew Hyman town hall blue dog democrats house overhaul senate Robert Wood Foundation Team Director United Entertainment Group CEO administration health-care congress Jarrod Moses news conference reform health care
Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius on the debate over how best to reform health care. ... president barack obama healthcare Health and Human Services Secretary blue dog democrats house overhaul senate Kathleen Sebelius administration congress health-care health care reform
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solve, perhaps, some minor problems, while preserving the status quo, namely FOR PROFIT for the big insurance companies and big pharma. It is time to get very pissed off and angry about this... and I simply had to VENT. ... Healthcare Reform Mediocre Solutions We Want Single PAYER Broken Campaign Promises Enough Bullshit Billions in Military Spending Bombs versus Wall Street Banksters Huge Profits Republicans and Blue Dog Democrats against reform of any kind Michael Steele Big Money ...
It's time for RECONCILIATION. Screw these back-stabbing traitors from redneck country.
(7.21.09) -- Representative Dan Boren of Oklahoma is one of a number of conservative Democrats who is not on board with Barack Obama's increasingly-unpopular health care reform proposal.
Moderate Democrats say health care bill needs more bipartisan consensus
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headzup.tv A message to Blue Dog Democrats on health care, suggesting they maybe don't want to associate themselves with Republicans on this issue.. Read more about it here- http Download daily Catch and Release Comedy™ political cartoons to your mobile phone or iPod at www.headzup.tv
Blue Dog Democrats betray 76% of American's trust on a public health care option. This is CHANGE we cannot believe in or accept. All Americans deserve a competitive health care option. Unfortunately Democrats are following in the footsteps of Republicans by putting politics over people and taking millions in bribes from health care and insurance companies. America for Purchase (www.americaforpurchase.com)
patriotsnetwork.com Former Gov. of Arkansas discusses how the health care bill will impact all Americans,not just the so called rich.Obama is to the extreme left... ... "Mike Huckabee" "Health Care" "Card Check" arkansas "defeat democrats" "blue dog democrat"
bill until he and his buddies shake down the House, Dana Bash protects him -- both physically and as an interview subject -- from the obvious questions that anyone with health care concerns would want to ask. Mike Stark isn't asking anything that anybody shouldn't to be able to ask a US Congressman on a public street. But because Bash is the one who has access, and she won't ask the questions that need to be asked, Ross thinks he never has to answer them. ... FDL Action Public Plan Mike Ross ...
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...WASHINGTON (CNN) -- A leader of the conservative "Blue Dog" Democrats told CNN Wednesday he and other group members may vote to block House Democrats' health care bill from passing a key committee if they don't get some of the changes they want. Rep. Mike...
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Blue Dog John Salazar (CO-3) doesn't want to commit to a public plan, even though 76% of Americans support one.
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...bill is a failure,” Pence said. “This administration and House Democrats are out of touch with this economy.” Of the three Blue Dog members in the Indiana delegation - Reps. Baron Hill, Brad Ellsworth and Joe Donnelly - only Hill, Blue Dog co-chair for policy,...
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Howey Politics Indiana
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in Canada .She confirmed with me along with facts in this video , that we need a single payer system in the US .Even though Canada's system isn't perfect , (ours is less then perfect) you wont have to file for bankruptcy , when you get sick . I will not only challenge any righter on this debate but I will destroy you on this debate with the facts . ... single payer heath care reform canada vs united states democrats republicans independents insurance lobbyist blue dog msnbc cnn fox politics news ...
Conservative Democrats Oppose Public Option Health Plan House Democrats will likely be forced to delay plans to unveil their final bill to overhaul the nations healthcare system after a group of conservative Democrats demanded significant changes to the proposed legislation. In a letter sent last night, 40 members of the Blue Dog Coalition said the bill lacks a number of elements essential to preserving what works and fixing what is broken. House leaders had been preparing to unveil the ...
Since most Americans have never encountered one, this is what an actual Socialist looks like. WHAT!?! THE PITCHFORK AND CLOVEN HOOVES ARE OBVIOUSLY HIDDEN OFF CAMERA, BUT WHERE ARE THE HORNS? From "Countdown with Keith Olbermann," July 1, 2009.
option", but also said they'd support it as a "fall-back". Is anyone else following this? "I personally believe that if every person in the United States is to be covered we probably would have to go to something very close to a single-payer plan. But that's not going to happen; not out of this Congress and not out of this President." She goes on to state that she is both for and against (incoherent) a "public option". Simply put: Democrats that don't support having every American receive ...
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The NRCC is targeting so-called Blue Dog Democrats in Congress who consistently vote with the Pelosi-Obama syndicate, contradicting their pledge to be fiscally responsible. John Tanner is on their list. I took the liberty of using their radio ad as audio on this video.
The NRCC is targeting so-called Blue Dog Democrats in Congress who consistently vote with the Pelosi-Obama syndicate, contradicting their pledge to be fiscally responsible. Earl Pomeroy is on their list. I took the liberty of using their radio ad as audio on this video.
The NRCC is targeting so-called Blue Dog Democrats in Congress who consistently vote with the Pelosi-Obama syndicate, contradicting their pledge to be fiscally responsible. Charlie Melancon is on their list. I took the liberty of using their radio ad as audio on this video.
NRCC put audio ads out against several so called "Blue Dog" Democrats in Congress, including Ohio's Zack Space. I took the liberty of using the audio file in this video ad. Note: NRCC is not responsible for the video, they only made the audio file available for public use. It appears the long-time incumbent will have stiff competition from Republican challenger in his 2010 bid for reelection from Rick Crawford ( www.meetrickcrawford.com ).
NRCC put audio ads out against several so called "Blue Dog" Democrats in Congress, including Arkansas' Marion Berry. I took the liberty of using the audio file in this video ad. Note: NRCC is not responsible for the video, they only made the audio file available for public use. It appears the long-time incumbent will have stiff competition from Republican challenger in his 2010 bid for reelection from Rick Crawford ( www.meetrickcrawford.com ).
Capitol View hosted by US Representative Mike Ross, a Democrat representing Arkansas's Fourth Congressional District. On this edition, Congressman Ross hosts US Representative Vic Snyder, D-Ark., as they discuss the veterans affairs, the economy and more. ... "Mike Ross" "Vic Snyder" Congress "House of Representatives" "Blue Dog Democrat" Veterans
Capitol View hosted by US Representative Mike Ross, a Democrat representing Arkansas's Fourth Congressional District. On this edition, Congressman Ross hosts US Representative Vic Snyder, D-Ark., as they discuss the veterans affairs, the economy and more. ... "Mike Ross" "Vic Snyder" Congress "House of Representatives" "Blue Dog Democrat" Veterans
Senator Evan Bayh tells us all about the awesomeness that is the Blue Dog Democratic Caucus.....full of jackasses. sprinklecoveredturd.blogspot.com
www.headzup.tv Democratic Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid is asked about his comments that liberals and progressives speaking out against Evan Bayh's Blue Dog, Conservadem coalition are unwise and not helpful. Read more about it here-- http Download daily Catch and Release Comedy™ political cartoons to your mobile phone or iPod at www.headzup.tv
Congressman Jeb Hensarling, the 2nd highest ranking Republican on the Budget Committee addresses Blue Dog Democrats about the deficit's created by President Obama's budget
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www.headzup.tv Blue Dog Senator Evan Bayh announces the formation of a block of Senate Blue Dogs to fight against the Democratic Party agenda. Some of the block do not want to be named in public. Read more about it here-- http Download daily Catch and Release Comedy™ political cartoons to your mobile phone or iPod at www.headzup.tv ... evan bayh blue dog conservative secret ben nelson lieberman matthew filipowicz satire mms messaging parody mobisode ...
STD's are rising and Democrats are trying to throw only MONEY at. She also comically rages about ACORN, and challenges Democrats to put a restriction in their bill on ACORN, well known as one of the Democrats favorite voter registration organization under investigation for voter fraud which was proven to benefit Democrats in many states elections. ... bubba jean talks pork stimulus bill projects package american economic recovery act senate house pelosi reid conservative liberal blue dog ...
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...district from New York, so being a Blue Dog Democrat gave her the best chance to succeed in her location. Members of the Blue Dog Democrats tend to take conservative positions on issues like gun control and business. But the caucus does not have an official,...
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www.TolbertReport.com - Arkansas Senator Blanche Lincoln discusses being a "Blue Dog" Democrat with Steve Barnes on AETN
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WASHINGTON Tennesseans may have voted for Republican Sen. John McCain by a wide margin Tuesday, but Democratic members of the U.S. House of Representatives representing the middle of the state could play an important role during the presidency of
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Like always, triumph is fucking hilarious. My favroite part is when they ask him, "Why is Joe the plumber a democrat?" And triumph answers "Because we only had a blue pen." Classic
Your video brought to mind some things abouit the election, and republicans, that have been swirling around in my head.
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Hmmm, suppose there were a liberal Democrat as president but a more conservative Democratic majority in Congress. That could happen. As Democrats scoop up seats in traditionally Republican districts, they add members quite unlike their old-time lefties
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www.headzup.tv Steny Hoyer and other Blue Dog Democrats attend an exclusive DNC party paid for by AT&T. Read more about it here-- http Download daily Catch and Release Comedy™ political cartoons to your mobile phone or iPod at www.headzup.tv ... steny hoyer fisa party at&t blue dog telecom immunity dnc08 democrat politcal cartoon satire cell mms messaging parody mobisode
Amy Goodman, Glenn Greenwald and Jane Hamsher try to crash the Blue Dog Party at the Democratic Convention in Denver that was thrown by the telecom cmopanies.
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