Liberals target moderates on health bill

[Terri]

By ALAN FRAM
Associated Press
November 4, 2009

WASHINGTON (AP) - Get on the health overhaul bandwagon, or don't count on our help in your re-election.

That's the hardball message liberal groups are hurling at moderate Democratic senators in a battle that is dividing their party. Their demands: Support a bill that offers optional government-run health coverage and oppose Republican attempts to derail the legislation.

The groups are unleashing blunt and personal broadcast ads and e-mails at moderates even as Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., tries to shape a health care bill that can attract the 60 votes it needs to pass. Assuming no Republican support, Reid needs backing from all 58 Democrats and both Democratic-leaning independents - including about a half-dozen moderates who have drawn liberals' ire.

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[qrayjack]

That's gonna be a tough sell now after these elections.

[Charie]

But,...but...but.... qray, hadn't you heard? According to Democrats won yesterday!

I'm sure she'll be out of rehab soon, though.

[qrayjack]

I heard, Charie. See #3 in Congress.