I rarely (okay, never) copy whole blog posts or even big chunks of blog posts. But, this is too important and calls and emails and letters DO make a difference. Diane Feinstein is my Senator and she does actually respond to letters & emails (although not usually as rudely as below) if frequently months after the bill under discussion is either passed or dead. In any case, Bob and Lee are on top of this issue on a daily basis (as is Digby @ Hullabaloo and FireDogLake, addresses to the right). So, forget what you read in the paper, the public option is only dead if we let it be dead. Congress passes bills, not the President (thanks Bob for reminding us). Please make noise. Numbers below. Click the post title above to read the rest of the blog for other links and articles.
Fire Up the Email for the Public Option Back in late June and early July, we successfully pushed members of Congress to support the public option. We, as a liberal community, had a serious impact. Remember how Diane Feinstein complained about all the calls she was getting about it? That was awesome.
With the public option on the ropes again, it's time to amp up our efforts. Because Congress is in recess, I strongly recommend emailing until they reconvene.
The New Coalition of the Corrupt & Spineless:
THE WHITE HOUSE
Comments: 202-456-1111
Switchboard: 202-456-1414
FAX: 202-456-2461
Email
Harry Reid (D-NV) (just because)
Phone: 202-224-3542
Fax: 202-224-7327
Email
Max Baucus (D-MT)
Phone: 202-224-2651
Fax: 202-224-0515
Email
Jeff Bingaman (D-NM) (supports public option, but needs reinforcements)
Phone: (202) 224-5521
Email
Blanche Lincoln (D-AR) (supports public option, but needs reinforcements)
Phone: (202) 224-4843
Fax: (202) 228-1371
Email
Mary Landrieu (D-LA)
Phone: (202)224-5824
Fax: (202) 224-9735
Email
Kent Conrad (D-ND)
Phone: (202) 224-2043
Fax: (202) 224-7776
Email
Joe Lieberman (I-Douchebaggia)
Phone: (202) 224-4041
Fax: (202) 224-9750
Email
Evan Bayh (D-IN)
Phone: (202) 224-5623
Fax: (202) 228-1377
Email
Ben Nelson (D-NE)
Phone: (202) 224-6551
Fax: 202-228-0012
Email
Bill Nelson (D-FL)
Phone: 202-224-5274
Fax: 202-228-2183
Email
Chuck Schumer (D-NY) (supports the public option, but needs reinforcements)
Phone: (202) 224-6542
Fax: (202) 228-3027
Email
Dianne Feinstein (D-CA)
Phone: (202) 224-3841
Fax: (202) 228-3954
Email
Tom Carper (D-DE)
Phone: (202) 224-2441
Fax: (202) 228-2190
Email
Maria Cantwell (D-WA)
Phone: 202-224-3441
Fax: 202-228-0514
Email
Mark Warner (D-VA)
Phone: 202-224-2023
Fax: 202-224-6295
Email
Mark Pryor (D-AR)
Phone: (202) 224-2353
Fax: (202) 228-0908
Email
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