FDL Action: Whip It! Day 6

We’ve been getting a lot of great feedback from FDL readers about what they’re hearing from the Hill on the public option. Here is a sample of the kind of info we’re getting.

Tim F. called Robert Wexler:

"the staff member was adamant that Wexler would not vote for any plan that did not include a public option that was "competitive" and "operating under the same rules as private" insurance. I explained that FDL is trying to get members to commit to pledging not to vote for anything that does not contain the three options, it sounded like the staff felt Wexler would commit."

Jane P. called Rosa DeLauro:

"I was informed that Rosa DeLauro is in favor of a public option. She is committed to voting against a bill that does not contain one."

John C. called Gwen Moore:

"I was on the phone with Saidah for at least ten minutes. She wanted to see FDL’s whip tool, so I walked her through that. She said she would forward it onto the policy staff and she was confident Congresswoman Moore would say it."

Bill B. called Chellie Pingree:

"Anthony said Rep. Pingree is working hard on the issue, he said she may make a statement similar to Rep. Ellison’s. Still, there was no commitment to opposing any bill that does not provide for a public option."

Joan E. called Jim McDermott:

"I was told that Congressman McDermott was working very had in support of a public health care plan. I asked if he would commit to voting against any bill that does not contain a public plan that is "nationwide, available immediately and accountable to Congress and voters." I was told that he will not commit to that specifically."

We’ve got 4 members of Congress who have taken the pledge, we need 36 more. Call your members of Congress and ask them to take the pledge.

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