Doggett undeterred by unruly right-wing mob, says he remains ‘more committed than ever’

In a recent interview with blogger-activist Mike Stark, Rep. Lloyd Doggett (D-TX) pledged to vote against any health care bill that does not have a meaningful public plan. As ThinkProgress noted, Doggett is now being confronted by “angry, sign-carrying mobs” back home in his district which are being orchestrated by well-heeled lobbyists. Doggett released a statement yesterday explaining that he won’t be deterred by the mob:

This mob, sent by the local Republican and Libertarian parties, did not come just to be heard, but to deny others the right to be heard. And this appears to be part of a coordinated, nationwide effort. What could be more appropriate for the “party of no” than having its stalwarts drowning out the voices of their neighbors by screaming “just say no!” Their fanatical insistence on repealing Social Security and Medicare is not just about halting health care reform but rolling back 75 years of progress. I am more committed than ever to win approval of legislation to offer more individual choice to access affordable health care. An effective public plan is essential to achieve that goal

http://thinkprogress.org/2009/08/04/doggett-undeterred/

I guess if I really sit back and think it through I can understand that alot of people wouldn't ahve confidence in Kagen. When he was a doctor he was one of the only doctors out there who wouldn't accept Medicare patients. Couldn't we find someone who could be a better representative on this? I can just see the news people telling the general public about this. What an ad it would make for the Republicans!!!

And he gives me so many reasons to post it. I'm so blessed to have him as my rep.:applause:

Lloyd is not stupid. He knows a fake mob when he sees one. I posted this on another DU thread as well. Rick Scott is a paid message man who did the Swift Boat ads. The money is coming from Health companies and their PACs that see their profits being threatened.


Who is Rick Scott?


Rick Scott is following the Karl Rove playbook. Notice how easily the media lets him set up his fake grassroots frame - "People are not showing up because of some organized group" . The hell they aren't! I bet some of them might even be paid protesters like the Brook Brother's Riot in Florida 2000 recount.

Smells like a paid protest to me.


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