MoveOn Starts TV Campaign Against Democrats Who Opposed Health Care, Planning More

Rep. Heath Shuler (D-NC)
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MoveOn is targeting Blue Dog Democrats and one Republican who voted against the House health care bill Saturday night with tough TV ads suggesting they are supportive of a “broken” status quo.

The “first round” of 30-second ads go after Reps. Mike Ross (D-AR), Jason Altmire (D-PA), Glenn Nye (D-VA), Rick Boucher (D-VA), Larry Kissell (D-NC), Heath Shuler (D-NC) and Lee Terry (R-NE).

(For more on these Dems check out Eric’s smart post on their districts.)

“The health care bill that passed the House this weekend was a historic opportunity to fix our broken health care system,” said MoveOn executive director Justin Ruben.

“MoveOn members will make sure that Representatives who did the right thing know they can count on the support of their base, and that those who stuck with the insurance companies and voted for the status quo will face real political consequences,” he added.

They also are planning thank-you events and print ad campaigns in the home districts of members who voted for the plan.

Here’s the ad targeting Ross:

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