HCAN Thanks Vulnerable Dem Leaders, Blue Dogs For Leadership On Health Care
In a series of television and print advertisements going live today, the campaign Health Care for America Now is thanking Democratic Senate leaders, and conservative House Democrats for taking a stand for health care reform in the face of interest group meddling.
The television ads will run in Connecticut and Nevada, thanking vulnerable Democrats Chris Dodd (D-CT) and Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV). You can watch the Dodd ad here:
The print ads will run in the districts of Reps. Bruce Braley (D- IA), David Price (D-NC), Mike Michaud (D-ME), Chris Murphy (D-CT), Allison Schwartz (D-PA), Adam Schiff (D-CA), Jane Harman (D-CA), and Loretta Sanchez (D-CA). Though from conservative districts, they have supported comprehensive reform along HCAN lines. you can see the ad for Chris Murphy below the fold.
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Let's save that appause when it get's signed on the Presidents desk. However I am having a small and quite golf clap at my desk.
July 15, 2009 12:31 PM | Reply | Permalink
Excellent. When activists offer nothing but criticism, they get dismissed as 'shrill'. It's good to see a liberal group balancing calls for action with upbeat praise.
This works on a behavioral level, too. As B.F. Skinner pointed out, "Any behavior that gets reinforced repeats itself". These politicians listened to Health Care for America Now members. Free advertising is a mighty reinforcer for any elected official.
July 15, 2009 7:22 PM | Reply | Permalink
Agree, agree, agree! It's basic please and thank you and good manners seem to be few and far between these days.
July 15, 2009 8:20 PM | Reply | Permalink