A message to anti-public option Senators and Blue Dogs.

You don't want to listen to your constitutents, but rather to the corporations that line your pockets with money? Fine. We, the progressive Democrats, who have worked extremely hard in 2006 and 2008 will just sit at home in 2010, not going to bother to vote for any Blue Dogs or Senators who refuses to vote for the public option or single payer health plan. We, the progressive Democrats, promise to support any viable progressive challengers who are ready to take the reins and remember who voted them in - if they win. If the Republicans win in 2010, it's not our fault - it's YOUR fault.

I hope the message is loud and clear to you - especially you, Max "I'll ignore everyone but my corporate masters" Baucus.

Hawkeye-X

Town Hall in MT? "That's why Max and I want..." "That's what Max is working so hard for..." I swear Baucus was squirming in his seat screaming "shut up!" in his head. It was beautiful.

Do you approve or disapprove of Senator Max Baucus' actions on health care?

Approve Disapprove Not sure

All 42 44 14
Dem 34 55 11
Rep 49 38 13
Ind 41 42 17

In case you missed that, the poll found that on the issue of health care, Baucus is more popular among Montana Republicans than Democrats — by a margin of 15 points.
That’s not all.
Do you favor or oppose creating a new public health insurance plan that anyone can purchase?

Favor Oppose Not sure

All 47 43 10
Dem 78 15 7
Rep 23 66 11
Ind 48 41 11

I know that there is the DLC which solicits funds for Dems.

But, I wonder, is there an organization within the Democratic party that solicits funds only for progressive Democratic members? It is not enough to say that we will not vote...(which we should), but rather maybe what should be done is build some large fund for progressive democratic challengers to the 'blue dogs' and the 'corporate butt kissers'. With our numbers and a small monthly pledge to such a fund - by 2010, 2012 - we could kick butt.

I support the president, but if he won't lead, then he needs to get the hell out of way and let someone else carry the flag.

Anyone can correct me if I'm wrong.

There may be a PAC for the Congressional Progressive Caucus...?

I think the true progressive organizations that raise funds are BlueAmerica and Democracy for America (Howard Dean).

I'm through giving to the DNC, DSCC & DCCC - I'm focusing on progressive individuals, BlueAmerica, etc.

themselves. People are paying attention and they won't take their crap any long they need to check which way the wind is blowing.

in the next election if you choose to ignore the voters who actually voted for you!

...have his ass handed to him as payback for his corruption. He is a worthless turd.

the left and the "liberals" are such a small group that they will have little impact on any election, even if they sit it out? That seems to be what they believe?