Here’s the email I sent to my Congressman (a moderate Democrat) tonight:
I am a Democrat who attends precinct and county meetings, donates to the party, and went door to door during the 2008 campaign. Like many Democrats, I feel let down by what has been achieved given the large majorities we have in Congress. >
I believe that passing a health care reform bill, even if it’s the unmodified Senate bill, is critically important for the future of the country. I think it is also critical for our party. Without a signature achievement to bring to voters this fall, I fear that the Democrats will suffer massive electoral defeat and 2011 will begin with our majorities substantially reduced, or worse. >
Please vote for health care reform and encourage your colleagues in the House to do the same. The grass roots activists have done their part in seating a large number of Democrats in Congress, please do your part and fight hard on the issues that matter most to us. Chief among these is health care reform. >
Voters and party activists are counting on you. Thank you for your time.