Some fantastic news to report on thanks to the hard working efforts of national blogger Mike Stark and Firedoglake who have been canvassing Washington, DC for progressive members of congress that will stand up for a public health care option and demand that it must be part of Obama's health care reform.
After a 4 minute walk with Doggett in DC, he became the 12th member to pledge to do just that.
Cong. Doggett: "We need the strongest possible public plan here in the House to send over and we need to send it soon and in our desire to get some health care reform, we need to not settle for [just] any health care reform. Too often, Progressives begin by demanding a third of a loaf and we end up with only a heel."
And the money quote at the end.
Mike Stark: "If you get the point where you can draw the indelible line, and we ask you again, let us know. We've got 11 Congressmen so far, and women, that have drawn that indelible line- they've taken that stand and we're trying to get as many people as we can, because like you said, it takes the American people and the American people get more enthused when they see our leaders taking the stronger...."
Cong. Doggett: "Well make it an even dozen."
Thank you Congressman Doggett!
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