Below, I have attached a letter from Chuck Loveless, the director of legislation from AFSCME. It seems the union bosses have their panties in a bunch about Kratovil's decision to break ranks with the almighty Democratic party. Obviously, Mr. Loveless fails to comprehend that Congressman Kratovil doesn't represent the People's Republic of Montgomery County. In other words, siding with the far left with only ensure someone like Andy Harris gets elected in District 1. I wonder how much Mr. Loveless and his klan would like Harris. Anyway, here's his letter to the local union membership:
The fight for quality, affordable health care passed a historic milestone on Saturday night. For the first time in over 100 years, the House of Representatives passed a comprehensive health care reform bill — the Affordable Health Care for America Act.
But your representative, Frank Kratovil, was on the wrong side of history — by casting a no vote and siding with insurance company CEOs instead of working families and the middle class. Please send a message today, letting them know that you'll remember this callous vote when it's time to run for re-election.
Frank Kratovil voted against this landmark legislation to lower health care costs, expand aid for small businesses, and improve care for seniors.
The vote shows that Rep. Frank Kratovil is more interested in protecting insurance industry greed than protecting thousands of Maryland residents who are denied coverage for pre-existing conditions or who struggle to pay skyrocketing premiums thanks to a lack of meaningful competition in the industry.
When the Affordable Health Care for America Act passed by the narrow margin of 220 – 215 we made history — but the work isn't done. We face even more opposition in the Senate, and the insurance industry is more determined than ever to defeat real reform that we need, at any cost.
And then when the Senate passes its version of health insurance reform, the differences will need to be reconciled with the House version. We'll need you with us to keep marching towards history — where every American is guaranteed quality, affordable health care coverage.
Your representative will have one last chance to choose: side with the insurance companies or working families? That's why I need you to send him or her a letter today, reminding them that you'll remember which side of history they're on when it's time to run for re-election: http://www.unionvoice.org/campaign/HR_3962_VotedNo.
In solidarity,
Chuck Loveless
AFSCME Director of Legislation
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3 comments:
Kratovil between a rock and a hard place politically? Tough luck, no one put a gun to his head and forced him to run for congress, he campaigned for the job. One way or another his vote on health care reform is going to show his metal or lack of metal. Either way he need to cut the B.S. and make a stand. Wonder what would have happened had IKE given the order for the D-day invasion and General Bradley says "well everybody knows France has to be invaded but I really don't think this is best plan we can come up with so I'll just sit this one out"? No guts - no glory. Frankly if Frank is so concerned about getting re-elected that he isn't willing to lay it all on the line to get this ever so important job done, well then what democrats elected is another empty suit as useless as tits on a boar hog to the state and the nation. I voted for Kratovil, worked to get him elected and I am willing to give him the benefit of the doubt but not indefinitely. He need to get off the fence and pick a side because if he keeps on playing this slick hand the republicans will end up holding him in contempt and the Democrats just won't trust him any longer and what we will have representing us is a loser even if he gets re-elected.
No offense, but you clearly have no pulse on what it would take to get elected, (let alone retain a seat) in this district. Trust me, Nancy Pelosi or Steny Hoyer couldn't get 35% of the vote in CD-1, even with a weak opponent like Andy Harris. The same thing applies to legislative districts 31, 32 and 33 in Anne Arundel County. Like it or not, these areas will not tolerate liberals. I, for one, can certainly relate to that line of thinking.
Back to CD-1....we have grown used to Reps that show independence. Heck, Gilchrest set the bar high. Now, Dems like you want to do to him what the 40% of GOP primary voters did to Gilchrest.
As for the democrats trusting Kratovil, he still votes with them 85% of the time. I guess you'd prefer a Pelosi puppet. If that's the case, I recommend moving to Montgomery County whereas you'll never see the representation you desire in this area.
If all Kratovil ever does is vote to pass health care reform with a public option he will have served an honorable purpose and the country. If that cost him an election so what? A small price to pay considering that 3 or 4 guy a week are loosing their lives doing what they believe is their duty to USA. I'm sick of self serving politicians, republican and democrat alike. If they arn't willing to lay it on the line they are useless.
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