31 Democrats Tell Pelosi: Extend Tax Cuts for Everyone!

[AtomicKitten]

From TPM: http://tpmdc.talkingpointsmemo.com/2010/09/31-dems-to-pelosi-extend-the-bush-tax-cuts-for-everyone.php?ref=fpb

31 Democrats signed a letter in support of extending tax cuts to everyone.

:grr: The signers are:

Rep. Jim Matheson (UT)
Rep. Gary Peters (MI)
Rep. Melissa Bean (IL)
Rep. Glenn Nye (VA)
Rep. Michael McMahon (NY)
Rep. Lincoln Davis (TN)
Rep. John Salazar (CO)
Rep. Brad Ellsworth (IN)
Rep. Dan Boren (IN)
Rep. Jim Himes (CT)
Rep. John Barrow (GA)
Rep. Ron Klein (FL)
Rep. Zack Space (OH)
Rep. Jason Altmire (PA)
Rep. Allen Boyd (FL)
Rep. Joe Donnelly (IN)
Rep. Jim Cooper (TN)
Rep. Frank Kratovil (MD)
Rep. Mike McIntyre (NC)
Rep. Earl Pomeroy (ND)
Rep. Ann Kirkpatrick (AZ)
Rep. Jim Marshall (GA)
Rep. Stephanie Herseth-Sandlin (SD)
Rep. Sanford Bishop (GA)
Rep. Mike Ross (AR)
Rep. Rick Boucher (VA)
Rep. Harry Teague (NM)
Rep. Travis Childers (MS)
Rep. Walt Minnick (ID)
Rep. Harry Mitchell (AZ)
Rep. Jim Costa (CA)

[Blue Owl]

1. 31 Bu$h apologists

How dare they!

Just admit it -- these 31 are all REPUKES at heart, with no business in the Democratic Party these days.

[Cal33]

28. You are right. In addition, those dumb clucks are trying to make sure

that the deficit and national debt will climb still higher -- and this will
give Obama more trouble. They're helping the Neocons to oust Obama.

It's about time that the super-rich be made to return a tiny amount of their
ill-gotten profits!

31 Dem. reps. (out of some 255) can be easily overcome. But, copy down
their names for future reference.

[uponit7771]

2. Sigh, there are some that never learn...being KKKon light means losing

[Cal33]

29. How about asking 100 Dem. reps. to sign a letter to Pelosi to continue

tax-breaks for the middle-class only (those making less than $250,000) a year?
That will tell those 31 Blue Dogs to shut the hell up!

[Kdillard]

3. These people are unbelievable. Keep firm Nancy.

[damntexdem]

12. Screw them and let the tax cuts expire for the wealthy.

And extend the cuts for the rest of us.

[dennis4868]

4. 31 Democrats Tell Pelosi: we are spineless and scared of the repubs

Rep. Jim Matheson (UT)
Rep. Gary Peters (MI)
Rep. Melissa Bean (IL)
Rep. Glenn Nye (VA)
Rep. Michael McMahon (NY)
Rep. Lincoln Davis (TN)
Rep. John Salazar (CO)
Rep. Brad Ellsworth (IN)
Rep. Dan Boren (IN)
Rep. Jim Himes (CT)
Rep. John Barrow (GA)
Rep. Ron Klein (FL)
Rep. Zack Space (OH)
Rep. Jason Altmire (PA)
Rep. Allen Boyd (FL)
Rep. Joe Donnelly (IN)
Rep. Jim Cooper (TN)
Rep. Frank Kratovil (MD)
Rep. Mike McIntyre (NC)
Rep. Earl Pomeroy (ND)
Rep. Ann Kirkpatrick (AZ)
Rep. Jim Marshall (GA)
Rep. Stephanie Herseth-Sandlin (SD)
Rep. Sanford Bishop (GA)
Rep. Mike Ross (AR)
Rep. Rick Boucher (VA)
Rep. Harry Teague (NM)
Rep. Travis Childers (MS)
Rep. Walt Minnick (ID)
Rep. Harry Mitchell (AZ)
Rep. Jim Costa (CA)

[Cal33]

30. Maybe some of them are even Neocon moles !

[bluestateguy]

5. So what. That still leaves enough votes with a few to spare.

So they said their piece. Thank you, and now let's roll right over them and get this done.

[AtomicKitten]

6. *

:thumbsup:

[27inCali]

27. EVERY LAST ONE OF THEM SHOULD BE DUMPED

NONE OF THEM SHOULD RECEIVE A FUCKING PENNY FROM THE PARTY.

They are all too spineless to avoid getting their asses kicked by the Repugs this year anyways. We shouldn't be wasting money trying to re-elect these idiots. We should be spending that money or REAL Democrats.

[Cha]

7. What are they thinking? About the Economy? The Deficit?

Surprised my blue dog is not among them.:hi:

[FBaggins]

40. They're thinking that all but two of them are in endangered seats.

And this might make the difference.

[Cha]

45. My blue dog is in a swing district..

that's why I'm surprised he's not on there. It's ironic bc it will add to the deficit and not help the economy.

[Raksha]

46. I'm relieved my Blue Dog rep isn't among them.

I was so afraid I'd find his name on the list. I'm not too thrilled with him for a number of reasons, but at least he isn't suicidal.

[jobycom]

8. Dear Pelosi; Don't listen to them. They are idiots. Signed, Jobycom. nt

[GSLevel9]

9. probably 31 that are toast in November...

[Democrats_win]

10. Fund the tax cuts for the rich via wage cuts for congress people.

and massive military cuts.

[Hansel]

44. Nah, they'll fund them with SS.

That's why they need to cut SS payments back and extend the retirement age.

[Deep13]

11. No fucking way.

The rich have gotten a free ride long enough. When the tax cuts expire, they will go from a free ride to a really, really cheap ride.

[Xipe Totec]

13. 31 pieces of not exactly silver n/t

[vaberella]

14. This is the assholes Obama is dealing with. For God's sakes! n/t

[Cosmocat]

17. LOL ...

When Bush was president and the Rs had both chambers, they could have considered legislation to have everyone in the country have to run a cheese grater over their head 100 times, and every single member of the caucus would ahve tripped over themselves shouting about how the founding fathers wanted this to happen ...

Something that not only is good policy, but REALLY good politics, and you can't get these clowns to jump on board with it ...

[Jax]

49. Then get in their faces and FUCKING LEAD

jesus christ this is fucking sickening.

Fuck the "I got mine so shut up " rethuglican DLC shit stains.

There is NOTHING Democratic about those fucking corporate assholes.

Nothing.

[Oceansaway]

15. damn dinos...nt

[DJ13]

16. Jim Costa, why am I not surprised?

:eyes:

[Cognitive_Resonance]

18. There's no excuse for these clowns pulling this stunt. nt

[maxsolomon]

19. no extensions for anyone

solves this problem

[w4rma]

20. Hang these jerks out to dry. (nt)

[WI_DEM]

21. It can still be passed without them in the house.

[liberal N proud]

22. I want to know who's pockets they are in

Who is bankrolling these people that they don't want to represent the rest of us?

[jillan]

23. I just emailed Harry Mitchell - AZ - dammit!!

[secondwind]

24. They are afraid to lose their voters, is all. I hate this sort of politics!

[budkin]

25. Tough shit... they're not going to be.

[27inCali]

26. Don't call them Democrats, because they aren't

DNC needs to lay down the law and let these fucksticks know that if they wont support their party on one of our most central issues, then they can forget about being part of the party, they can forget about any fundraiser of GOTV help from the party.


we could lose every single one of them and still maintain control of the House. I say, cut em loose, since they are all obviously in conservative districts and probably will lose anyways, let's not waste any money or time on them and focus our efforts on REAL DEMOCRATS.

[JNelson6563]

31. Evil bastards all!

Yeah, I'm looking at you Gary Peters.

Julie

[otohara]

32. Salazar

Rarely votes with the Dems....but I won't call him a DINO on DU.

[nyc 4 Biden]

33. Rep. Michael McMahon (NY) = True Definition of DINO n/t

[truebrit71]

34. Melissa Fucking Bean...

:grr:

At least in my district the Rep I have votes (r) because she is a member of that Klan...Bean has no excuse and is a disgrace to the party...it has to be SOOO frustrating to work to elect a democratic congress person only to have them vote with the rethugs..

[ProSense]

35. Pelosi sees no justification for high-end tax cuts

Pelosi sees no justification for high-end tax cuts

[DrToast]

36. Why there is an enthusiasm gap - Exhibit 1.*

*

[BlueIdaho]

37. Walt fucking Minnick - what an asshole.

Turn coat piece of shit.

[LiberalFighter]

38. Dan Boren is not a representative from Indiana

[flpoljunkie]

39. Make them vote No on middle class tax cuts.

Of course, they won't--and neither will most Republicans, I would strongly suspect.

[hayu_lol]

41. Do not re-elect these people...

find a good solid Dem or moderate Repug.

Then go candidate shopping for the next election.

[Xipe Totec]

42. I am all for principles before party.

I tack with the Democrats, so long as their compass points progressive.

[bobbolink]

48. I would never vote for either one of the Salazar brothers.

REally dirty, greedy, and care not about the people.

:puke:

[Hansel]

43. Everyone is going to get a tax cut. On up to $250,000 of their income.

These guys can't even be honest about what they are doing because they know it is wrong. One of these guys was on CNN this morning saying that the tax cuts should be extended to everyone when he knows damn well everyone will get a tax cut. What a disingenuous puke.

Then the moron that was anchoring (I think it was Drew Griffin) said that it was the way the bill was written 2 years ago that allowed the tax cuts to expire now. Gee, only 8 years off.

[mstinamotorcity]

47. Thanks for the list.

An educated mind is the best defense.

[Rosa Luxemburg]

50. why everyone?

maybe up to married couple of $500,000 but not above that! These are Republicans in donkey jackets.