Does Larry Kissell Owe You Money?

by: Chris Bowers

Fri Nov 06, 2009 at 14:20

Does Larry Kissell Owe You Money?

Dear Chris Bowers,

This weekend, the House of Representatives is pushing for a vote on a health care bill that will cover 36 million currently uninsured Americans while reducing the deficit.  Right now, Democrats do not have the votes to pass this bill, and Congressman Larry Kissell has merged as a potential vote against reform.

In 2006, and possibly again in 2008, you contributed money to help elect Congressman Kissell.   With the vote expected this weekend, today is ideal for campaign contributors, like you, to contact Congresman Kissell's re-election campaign office.  Tell the campaign that, if Congressman Kissell votes against health care reform this weekend, you will be calling again on Monday to ask for your money back.

The number for the campaign office is 1-877-428-4048
The email is info@larrykissell.com

A handful of progressive members of Congress are opposing the bill because they want a stronger version, but Congressman Kissell is not one of them.  

Campaigns are obligated to return donations from unhappy donors. Contact Congressman Kissell's campaign office now, and say that you want your money back if Congressman Kissell votes against health care reform this weekend:

The number for the campaign office is 1-877-428-4048
The email is info@larrykissell.com

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The number for the campaign office is 1-877-428-4048
The email is info@larrykissell.com
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Thanks for all you do,
Chris Bowers, OpenLeft.com

More in the extended entry.

The netroots have given Larry Kissell some awfully large carrots over the years, to the tune of $485,795.  It is time those carrots turn into sticks, and we let Congressman Kissell know that this last-minute move to further water down the health care bill in unacceptable.

We are not about piling money into the coffers of Democrats who, once in Congress, will work to water down the top domestic legislative priority of the Democratic Party. (Note: we are not going to target members, such as Eric Massa, who might vote against the bill because it isn't strong enough.)  This isn't just about increasing the number of Democrats in Congress just for the sake of it.  If the Democrats who which we fundraised aren't going to deliver on key pieces of legislation, it is time that we ask for our money back.

If my sourcing is wrong, and Congressman Kissell is still a yes, then he has nothing to worry about.  Until then, we need to let him know what is at stake.