Who Gives Money to Senator Max Baucus?

by: tremayne

Thu Jul 23, 2009 at 13:29

Max Baucus is emerging as the key roadblock between Americans and true health care reform. I wonder who gives money to Senator Baucus? For the 2005-to-present period here are the top ten contributors to his campaign committee and leadership PAC:

Defenders of health care status quo: "Baucus, Baucus, he's our man, if he can't do it, no one can!" Please tell me I'm wrong to be worried about this (poll inside).

(numbers courtesy of OpenSecrets.org)

IA-03: Progressive Kick highlights Boswell's voting record and funding

by: desmoinesdem

Mon Apr 28, 2008 at 21:52

I learned from direct-mail pieces this month that Boswell is "Taking on George Bush for the Changes We Need," as well as "working to bring the troops home every day" and "Taking on powerful interests" to deliver health care to all Iowans.

These campaign communications bring to mind Ralph Waldo Emerson's quote: "What you do shouts so loudly in my ears I cannot hear what you say."

Progressive Kick has created a website that shows in quite an entertaining way what Boswell has been doing during his six terms in Congress. Let's just say he hasn't been much of a crusader against powerful interests.

Join me after the jump for more.