Dem Robo-Calls Target 27 House GOPers For Obamacare Shutdown Threats

[DonViejo]

House Democrats' campaign arm on Tuesday launched robo-calls targeting 27 ostensibly vulnerable Republicans over threats by some GOP lawmakers to shut down the government if Obamacare isn't defunded in a resolution to keep the federal government running.

A sample script of the automated calls, for Rep. Scott Rigell (R-VA):

“Hi, I’m calling on behalf of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee with a Voter Information Alert. Republicans in Congress are threatening to shut down the government unless they can eliminate your rights and consumer protections under the Affordable Care Act. You heard that right: take away healthcare or shut down the government. That’s the choice. It’s appalling.

“And if Congressman Scott Rigell doesn’t make it stop, seniors’ Social Security checks would be up in the air and our military families couldn’t count on getting paid. It would have a devastating impact on families around the country....

full article + list of Congress critters being targeted:
http://livewire.talkingpointsmemo.com/entry/dem-robo-calls-target-27-house-gopers-for

[Aristus]

1. That's right. Hit 'em hard!

Slam those motherfuckers!

[NYC_SKP]

2. K/R. (nt)