Blue Dog opposition may be ‘underwritten’ by pharmaceutical giants

[babsbunny]

http://rawstory.com/08/news/2009/07/31/blue-dog-donations-health-reform/

By John Byrne

Published: July 31, 2009
Updated 7 hours ago

Typical “Blue Dog” Democrats — moderate members of Congress who have been the most ardent among Obama’s own party in thwarting ongoing national healthcare legislation — receive 25 percent more campaign cash from the healthcare and insurance industry than other Democrats, an investigation has found.

In fact, a Blue Dog’s average receipts from the medical industry was just $3,625 less than that of the average Republican. Republicans have worked to block plans to enact universal health insurance legislation, saying that it would restrict individual choice and lead to the rationing of medical care.

Blue Dog Democrats say they’re for moderate fiscal policy and aim to reduce the overall cost of a health insurance measure. It appears, however, that their ideological opposition is underwritten by the industry most affected by proposed changes.

[bkkyosemite]

1. They need to be gone at election time and a real dem elected they are republicans in dem clothing.

[valerief]

3. They all need pianos dropped them!!! nt

[National Steel 27]

2. I know some people with Genentech...

who throw unbelievable parties and host outrageous dinners for our local Reps.

But you will never find Lynne Woolsey at on of those soirees.

[bobthedrummer]

4. No argument at all on that-kick

[bobthedrummer]

5. This is not 48 Hours-Kick!

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