It's time to go strategic with our bailout-opposition

[aspiringconstitutionalist]

It's time to be strategic about our bailout-opposition tactics. We need to focus our efforts on those votes that are most likely to make a difference, namely those Congresspeople who could go one way or the other with a little nudge. We need to dig up all the sources we can to find which Congresspersons and Senators are clearly on the fence and/or undecided on the bailout and focus our efforts on convincing them to oppose it.

Reply to this thread with some sort of media/article/source that shows certain elected officials' indecision regarding the bailout, and I'll add their name and contact info to the high-priority contact list here:

HIGH PRIORITY CONTACT LIST:

(The following Representatives are currently waffling or on-the-fence concerning the bailout)

Rep. John Shadegg, R-AZ - originally against

Web: http://johnshadegg.house.gov/
Phone: 202-225-3361
Fax: 202-225-3462

Rep. Xavier Becerra D-CA - originally against

Web: http://becerra.house.gov/HoR/CA31/
Phone: 202-225-6235
Fax: 202-225-2202

Rep. David Dreier, D-CA - originally for

Web: http://dreier.house.gov/welcome.htm
Phone: 202-225-2305
Fax: 202-225-7018

Rep. Hilda L. Solis D-CA - originally against

Web: http://solis.house.gov/
Phone: 202-225-5464
Fax: 202-225-5467

Rep. David Scott D-GA - originally against

Web: http://davidscott.house.gov/
Phone: 202-225-2939
Fax: 202-225-4628

Rep. Judy Biggert R-IL - originally against

Web: http://judybiggert.house.gov/
Phone: 202-225-3515
Fax: 202-225-9420

Rep. Charlie Melancon D-LA - originally for

Web: http://www.melancon.house.gov/
Phone: 202-225-4031
Fax: 202-226-3944

Rep. Bill Delahunt D-MA - originally against

Web: http://www.house.gov/delahunt/
Phone: 202-225-3111
Fax: 202-225-5658

Rep. Pete Hoekstra, R-MI - originally against

Web: http://www.house.gov/hoekstra/
Phone: 202-225-4401
Fax: 202-226-0779

Rep. Jim Ramstad R-MN - originally against

Web:http://www.house.gov/ramstad/
Phone: 202-225-2871
Fax: 202-225-6351

Jo Ann Emerson, R-MO - originally for

Web: http://www.house.gov/emerson/
Phone: 202-225-4404
Fax: 202-226-0326

Rep. Shelley Berkley D-NV - originally against

Web: http://www.house.gov/berkley/
Phone: 202-225-5965
Fax: 202-225-3119

Rep. Rodney Frelinghuysen R-NJ - originally against

Web: http://www.house.gov/frelinghuysen
Phone: 202-225-5034
Fax: 202-225-3186

Rep. Dave Hobson, R-OH - originally for

Web: http://www.house.gov/hobson/
Phone: 202-225-4324
Fax: none

Rep. Steve LaTourette, R-OH - originally against

Web: http://www.house.gov/latourette/
Phone: 202-225-5731
Fax: 202-325-3307

Rep. Charlie Dent, R-PA - originally against

Web: http://dent.house.gov/ (NOTE: Only accepting emails from those with IP addresses in PA District 15)
Phone: 215-541-4106
Fax: 215-541-4109

Rep. John M. Spratt, R-SC - originally for

Web: http://spratt.house.gov/
Phone: 202-225-5501
Fax: 202-225-0464

Rep. Stephanie Herseth Sandlin D-SD - originally against

Web: http://www.house.gov/herseth/
Phone: 202-225-2801
Fax: 202-225-5823

Rep. Marsha Blackburn, R-TN - originally against

Web: http://www.house.gov/blackburn/
Phone: 202-225-2811
Fax: 202-225-3004

Rep. Doc Hastings R-WA - originally for

Web: http://hastings.house.gov/
Phone: 202-225-5816
Fax: 202-225-3251

Rep. Shelley Capito R-WV - originally against

Web: http://capito.house.gov/
Phone: 202-225-2711
Fax: 202-225-7856

[aspiringconstitutionalist]

Looks like Rep. Steve Latourette from Ohio is beginning to waffle:


Asked if was ready to switch from no to yes, Rep. Steve LaTourette, R-Ohio, said: "Not yet, but it's getting there."
http://apnews.myway.com/article/20081001/D93HV16O0.html

[socialize_me]

La Tourette??? Ironic name...

[aspiringconstitutionalist]

John Shadegg opposed the bailout the first time around, but now says he's leaning toward voting for it.


Rep. John Shadegg of Arizona, a leading conservative who voted no on Monday, told CNN Wednesday he's "strongly leaning" toward voting for the plan.
http://www.breitbart.com/article.php?id=D93HVD300&show_article=1

Shadegg's on the list.

[durden0]

http://news.yahoo.com/s/politico/20081001/pl_politico/14139


Rep. Rodney Frelinghuysen
DC Ph: 202-225-5034
DC Fax: 202-225-3186
http://www.house.gov/frelinghuysen


Rep. Jim Ramstad (R-Minn.)
DC Ph: 202-225-2871
DC Fax: 202-225-6351
http://www.house.gov/ramstad/



Rep. Doc Hastings(R-Wash.)
DC Ph: 202-225-5816
DC Fax: 202-225-3251
http://hastings.house.gov/


Rep. Judy Biggert (R-Ill.)
DC Ph: 202-225-3515
DC Fax: 202-225-9420
http://judybiggert.house.gov/


Rep. Xavier Becerra (D-Calif.)
DC Ph: 202-225-6235
DC Fax: 202-225-2202
http://becerra.house.gov/HoR/CA31/

Rep. David Scott (D-Ga.)
DC Ph: 202-225-2939
DC Fax: 202-225-4628
http://davidscott.house.gov/


Rep. Hilda L. Solis (D-Calif.)
DC Ph: 202-225-5464
DC Fax: 202-225-5467
http://solis.house.gov/

Rep. Shelley Berkley (D-Nev.)
DC Ph: 202-225-5965
DC Fax: 202-225-3119
http://www.house.gov/berkley/

Rep. Bill Delahunt (D-Mass.)
DC Ph: 202-225-3111
DC Fax: 202-225-5658
http://www.house.gov/delahunt/

Rep. Stephanie Herseth Sandlin (D-S.D.)
DC Ph: 202-225-2801
DC Fax: 202-225-5823
http://www.house.gov/herseth/


Shelley Capito (R) WV-2

4815 MacCorkle Ave. SE Charleston, WV 25304
Ph: (304) 925-5964
Fax: (304) 926-8912
DC Ph: 202-225-2711
DC Fax: 202-225-7856

http://capito.house.gov/

[Spirit of '76]

Shelley Capito (R) WV-2

4815 MacCorkle Ave. SE Charleston, WV 25304
Ph: (304) 925-5964
Fax: (304) 926-8912
DC Ph: 202-225-2711
DC Fax: 202-225-7856

http://capito.house.gov/

Congresswoman Shelley Moore Capito is a member of the House Financial Services Committee. She voted against the bill that her party’s administration is pleading with Congress to pass. She says Congress hasn’t had enough time to consider the bill. Also, West Virginians contacting her office are overwhelmingly against the bailout.

“I think people have a lot of skepticism about Wall Street in that they were engaged in risky investments, and it’s not the fault of West Virginia taxpayers that these institutions are in the predicament that they’re in. I think that people were just cautioning me to go slower and really consider what we were doing in terms of committing $700B of taxpayer dollars to this bailout,” Capito said.

At the same time, Capito’s also heard from West Virginians who are concerned about the worth of their retirement funds that are invested in the stock market. Capito supports doing something, and she has suggestions for improving the bill.


http://www.wvpubcast.org/newsarticle.aspx?id=5192

[durden0]

Congresswoman Shelley Moore Capito is a member of the House Financial Services Committee. She voted against the bill that her party’s administration is pleading with Congress to pass. She says Congress hasn’t had enough time to consider the bill. Also, West Virginians contacting her office are overwhelmingly against the bailout.

“I think people have a lot of skepticism about Wall Street in that they were engaged in risky investments, and it’s not the fault of West Virginia taxpayers that these institutions are in the predicament that they’re in. I think that people were just cautioning me to go slower and really consider what we were doing in terms of committing $700B of taxpayer dollars to this bailout,” Capito said.

At the same time, Capito’s also heard from West Virginians who are concerned about the worth of their retirement funds that are invested in the stock market. Capito supports doing something, and she has suggestions for improving the bill.


http://www.wvpubcast.org/newsarticle.aspx?id=5192
Thanks, I had just grabbed it real quick from my other post, forgot to bring the source along. ;p

[Feelgood]

My piece of shit Rep voted for it, but it had alot to do with the fact he received so much money from special interest groups. Check this out. I HATE this bastard! Even worse, the Republican running against him, is a straight up neo-con. :(

http://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/local/palmbeach/sfl-flbklein1001pnoct01,0,7326511.story

This is who is running against him...

http://www.allenwestforcongress.com/

[HOLLYWOOD]

HOW ABOUT STRATEGICALLY TARGETING ALL THE U.S. Representatives that are up for reelection next month that voted YES on the BAILOUT?

More EFFECTIVE



It's time to be strategic about our bailout-opposition tactics. We need to focus our efforts on those votes that are most likely to make a difference, namely those Congresspeople who could go one way or the other with a little nudge. We need to dig up all the sources we can to find which Congresspersons and Senators are clearly on the fence and/or undecided on the bailout and focus our efforts on convincing them to oppose it.

[Would any mod be willing to sticky this?]

Reply to this thread with some sort of media/article/source that shows certain elected officials' indecision regarding the bailout, and I'll add their name and contact info to the high-priority contact list here:

HIGH PRIORITY CONTACT LIST:

Rep. John Shadegg, R-AZ 3

Web: http://johnshadegg.house.gov/
Phone: 202-225-3361
Fax: 202-225-3462
Rep. Steve LaTourette, R-OH 14

Web: http://www.house.gov/latourette/
Phone: 202-225-5731
Fax: 202-325-3307

[Spirit of '76]

Thanks, I had just grabbed it real quick from my other post, forgot to bring the source along. ;p

No sweat. Just adding a few details.

Also, she doesn't accept emails from outside her district. They simply get forwarded to your own representative. The phone or fax would be a better option.

[Spirit of '76]

HOW ABOUT STRATEGICALLY TARGETING ALL THE U.S. Representatives that are up for reelection...

Capito would be on that list, too.

Her opponent, Ann Barth, is just as bad. Still, if Capito goes for the bailout, we're going to hammer her hard. I'll knock on every door in Putnam County.

[Micah Dardar]

Rep. Charlie Melancon
http://www.melancon.house.gov/
404 Cannon House Office Bldg
Washington, DC 20515-1807
Phone: (202) 225-4031
Fax: (202) 226-3944

Third District Rep. Charlie Melancon, a Democrat, called it a "damned if you do, damned if you don't" situation.
http://www.wdsu.com/politics/17572282/detail.html?rss=no&psp=news#-

He is only 1 of 2 that voted yes out of 7 in Louisiana. He is unfortunately running unopposed, but he still feels the pressure.

[kathy88]

Meanwhile, U.S. Rep. Charlie Dent, R-Lehigh Valley, said the Senate economic rescue plan is an improvement over the House version he helped defeat Monday.

Dent would not say whether he intends to vote for the Senate version of the bill when it comes before the House.

"The changes that have been made so far are positive and are helpful," Dent said Wednesday afternoon. "I will seriously consider it. I want to see the final changes."

Among the changes Dent likes is a provision that the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. insure bank deposits up to $250,000. Now deposits are insured up to $100,000.

"Time is limited," Dent said about Congress' window for passing a financial rescue plan. "It's important we make some necessary changes."


Note: Due to the large volume of email my office receives, email messages are only accepted from constituents located in the 15th Congressional District of Pennsylvania to foster better communication between those citizens and myself.

Here's the phone and fax

phone: 610-861-9734 toll-free: 866-861-2624 fax: 610-861- 9308 ... phone: 215-541-4106 fax: 215-541-4109 ...

[grizzums]

Turn the Blue Dogs. They can't be happy with this.

http://www.bluedogdems.com/members.html

[Carole]

Called these two just now. :)

[Carole]

Capito would be on that list, too.

Her opponent, Ann Barth, is just as bad. Still, if Capito goes for the bailout, we're going to hammer her hard. I'll knock on every door in Putnam County.
Rep. Capito opposed the first bailout bill. I called again today to remind her to stick to her guns and vote against it.

[Razmear]

We have one SC rep that voted Yes on the first one but might vote no on this version due to all the extra stuff added on.
I posted this in my earlier post about calling the SC reps, but figured he should be targeted to change to a No.

Here is his info and my notes from this morning:

SC5 Spratt, John M. Jr. SC 5th 225-5501 - Was for first version but is leaning against due to
additional items being added to the new bill. Could go either way.


eb

[tonesforjonesbones]

My idiot "bluedog" democrat, Alan Boyd, turned yeller when the democrats swept the election a couple of years ago. He actually has competition this go round...Mulligan from my town might just kick his butt...Mulligan is a republican...I know my area supports him..so with any hope that yeller belly will be OUT in november! T.

[TER]

just called them all, and it felt GREAT!

[Suzu]

Jo Ann Emerson (R-MO 8) (202) 225-4404
Voted yes and is a deeply entrenched encumbent who votes with Bush's will on everything. We've called her office until we're blue in the face and we're keeping the pressure on but what really needs to happen is to shut her office phone down completely.

Both MO Senators voted yes, too.

[Sarge]

I posted on another thread but will put it here also. Work cut out. I picked up on these names searching this am.

CRep. John Shadegg (R-Ariz.), Rep. Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.), and Rep. Pete Hoekstra (R-Mich.) have all expressed openness to the new version, and others will likely feel pressured by the "yes" votes of their home state senators.california's David Dreier said Thursday morning that "I hated'' the initial version of the bill but that he plans to vote for it this time around.

Rep. Lloyd Doggett (D-Texas) was similarly unpersuaded. "The Senate measure has changed my position from 'No' to 'Heck no,' " he said. "With the Senate amendment, the bailout has gone from bad to worse, $105 billion more in public debt worse."

R-Minn., who voted against the bill Monday, said he was taking a second look.
The inclusion of parity, tax extenders and the FDIC increases has caused me to reconsider my position," Ramstad told the Times. "All three additions have greatly improved the bill."

Rep. Steve King, an Iowa Republican, said the new version of the bill contains a biodiesel tax credit he has championed, but he still plans to vote against the measure again.

the bill now includes a provision to boost insurance coverage of mental illness, a priority of Rep. Jim Ramstad, a Minnesota Republican, who voted against the bailout bill Monday. It also includes a tax benefit for bicycle commuting sought by Rep. Earl Blumenauer, an Oregon Democrat, also a "no" vote on Monday. And there's an extension of the solar tax credit, a priority of Rep. Gabrielle Giffords, an Arizona Democrat, who has said that she wants to make her state the "Silicon Valley of solar energy."

The tax breaks and accounting rule changes for Hollywood were seen as aimed at two Southern California Democrats - Reps. Adam Schiff and Brad Sherman - who voted against the plan. Sherman, who led the defection of a group of Democratic skeptics, insisted he would not be enticed to vote for the rescue plan.

[LibertyCzar]

Another strategy is to come up with amendments in the House so that if one gets passed the Senate needs to have another vote. Stalling is a good strategy too.

[Knightskye]

David Scott's e-mail page is taking a long time to load.

Is it down, or just the only page my Firefox is having trouble loading?

[heavenlyboy34]

Are you SURE that Shaddegg flip-flopped, OP? I heard earlier today that he voted nay. :eek:

[aspiringconstitutionalist]

Are you SURE that Shaddegg flip-flopped, OP? I heard earlier today that he voted nay. :eek:

Yeah, he's leaning toward supporting it now.


The developments Wednesday prompted one Republican, Rep. John Shadegg of Arizona, to say he would support the new bill.
http://www.breitbart.com/article.php?id=D93IL9300&show_article=1

[LibertasPraesidium]

With the strategery in mind I would like to add a few things.

There has been a viral understanding among the American populace that has voted no confidence in our leadership. This has come to my attention as I have seen an increase in those who support RP online and off line. With this much support I think it is time Ron Paul Re-announced his candidacy for President.

With the Grassroots behind him, there would be no stopping the Revolution.
I understand there isn't much time to win the Presidency but you have to be hopeful that with more people stepping up, just by announcing that he is still running will make a buzz through the media and they will interview him just to ridicule him and further polarize the nation. We all came here because of this man, we all supported him in one way or another and then watched as he stepped down.

I say he rise up from the ashes of a forgotten time and renew our faith, renew the fight, till the bitter end.

With this idea in hand I would assume that in the next few months we could organize and get the vote out to those who need to hear what this man has to say.

For once in my life I feel the desperate cry of a nation wanting change, wanting to get their lives back and one man who can ultimately do it.

Now i Understand that there would be an even harder time to get everything together to get this done but I know in my heart that we can do it.

I ask that all who agree write to Ron Paul and ask that he step back up and finish what he started. The people of this country do not just demand it, but desperately need his leadership in a time like this.

So if you are willing and have the guts to fight the establishment to the bitter end, and support a fringe candidate no matter the battle, then come november 4th, My birthday, we can celebrate like no other nation in history has, by voting all at once that we reject the status quo and will no longer bow to their will.

Voter fraud aside, I still think we can do it, we have the strength the numbers and the failing economy on our side. Educate, populate and vote for RON PAUL.

That is all. truly my friends. (funny enough if RP were to ever say my friends he would be the only one i believe.)

Libertas Praesidium

[I have three 6 foot Ron Paul Revolution signs, a new meetup in my home town, a mayoral race, and freedom to fight for.]

There can be no greater cause than to fight for what you know you are about to lose, it takes some living in servitude to understand this but please always remember

Your life is yours, Rise up and live it.

[grizzums]

These 25 Blue Dogs that voted Yay the first time will be the deciders in this second vote. They might turn as a group?

http://www.miamiherald.com/news/politics/AP/story/711199.html

Get these Blue Dogs to stick their own principles and this thing will not come to the floor, imo. If these Blue Dogs go yay again. We lose this time.

[grostig]

Sorry about the format, but you are keeping the nice list. I don't know the credibility of the names.

Also, the best most detailed contact information is on a single page at
http://debateitall.com

In Liberty
Grant Rostig

Rep. Zach Wamp of Tennessee

Washington D.C.
(202) 225-3271
(202) 225-3494 (fax)

Washington, D.C. Website:
http://www.house.gov/wamp/
Washington, D.C. Webmail:
http://www.house.gov/wamp/cont

************************************Republican Rep. Jim Ramstad of Minnesota

Washington, D.C. Email:
mn03@mail.house.gov
Washington, D.C. Website:
http://www.house.gov/ramstad/
Washington, D.C. Webmail:
http://www.house.gov/writerep

Washington, D.C. Address
103 Cannon House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
Phone: 202-225-2871
Fax: 202-225-6351

Democratic Rep. Emanuel Cleaver of Missouri
“America Feels Differently Now” Than We Did On Friday
TELL HIM “NO WE DON’T !!!”

Washington, D.C. Webmail:
http://www.house.gov/cleaver/I ...
Washington, D.C. Website:
http://www.house.gov/cleaver/

Washington, D.C. Address
1641 Longworth House Office Building
Washington, DC 20005
Phone: 202-225-4535
Fax: 202-225-4403

Republican, Rep. John Shadegg of Arizona says he was likely to support the new bill.

Washington, D.C. Webmail:
http://www.house.gov/formshade ...
Washington, D.C. Website:
http://johnshadegg.house.gov/
Campaign Email:
info@johnshadegg.com
Campaign Website:
http://www.johnshadegg.com/

Washington, D.C. Address
306 Cannon House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
Phone: 202-225-3361
Fax: 202-225-3462

Steve LaTourette of Ohio, was leaning toward voting yes, but insisted Thursday on changes to the bill.

Washington, D.C. Webmail:
http://www.house.gov/latourett ...
Washington, D.C. Website:
http://www.house.gov/latourett ...
Campaign Email:
steve@latouretteforcongress.co ...
Campaign Website:
http://latouretteforcongress.c ...

Washington, D.C. Address
2371 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515-3514
Phone: 202-225-5731
Fax: 202-225-3307

Peter DeFazio, D-Ore., said he still opposed the bill despite Senate inclusion of a program that pays rural counties hurt by federal logging cutbacks.

Washington, D.C. Website:
http://www.house.gov/defazio/
Washington, D.C. Webmail:
http://defazio.house.gov/email ...
Campaign Website:
http://www.defazioforcongress. ...

Washington, D.C. Address
2134 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
Phone: 202-225-6416
Fax: 202-225-0032

GOP Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen of Florida, said she was switching her "no" vote to a "yes" after the Senate added some $110 million in tax breaks and other sweeteners before approving the measure Wednesday night.

Washington, D.C. Website:
http://www.house.gov/ros-lehti ...
Washington, D.C. Webmail:
http://www.house.gov/ros-lehti ...
Campaign Website:
http://www.ros-lehtinenforcong ...
Campaign Email:
contact@ros-lehtinenforcongres ...

Washington, D.C. Address
2160 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515-0918
Phone: 202-225-3931
Fax: 202-225-5620

Rep. Steny Hoyer

Washington, D.C. Website:
http://www.hoyer.house.gov/
Washington, D.C. Webmail:
http://hoyer.house.gov/contact ...
Capitol Website:
http://majorityleader.gov/
Campaign Email:
info@hoyerforcongress.com
Campaign Website:
http://hoyerforcongress.com/

Washington, D.C. Address
1705 Longworth House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
Phone: 202-225-4131
Fax: 202-225-4300

Also: FreedomWorks.com's carefully selected target list who need to switch from a Yes to a No vote.

* Rep. Kay Granger
* Rep. Adam Putnam
* Rep. John Campbell
* Rep. Greg Walden
* Rep. Joe Wilson
* Rep. Pete Sessions


# ALSO from the DailyPaul.com - URGENT: 12 Congress members who might switch their vote!"
# Rep.Jim Ramstad (R - 03) 202-225-2871 FAX - 202-225-6351 http://www.house.gov/rams...
# Rep. Xavier Becerra (D - 31) 202-225-6235 FAX - 202-225-2202 http://becerra.house.gov/...
# Rep.Hilda A. Solis (D - 32) 202-225-5464 FAX - 202-225-5467 http://solis.house.gov/co...
# Rep. Rodney P. Frelinghuysen (R - 11) 202-225-5034 FAX - 202-225-3186 http://frelinghuysen.hous...
# Rep. John B. Shadegg (R - 03) 202-225-3361 FAX - 202-225-3462 http://www.house.gov/form...
# Rep. Steve C. LaTourette (R - 14) 202-225-5731 FAX - 202-225-3307 http://latourette.house.g...
# Rep. Richard (Doc) Hastings (R - 04) 202-225-5816 FAX - 202-225-3251 http://hastings.house.gov...
# Rep. Judy Biggert (R - 13) 202-225-3515 FAX - 202-225-9420 http://judybiggert.house....
# Rep. David Scott (D - 13) 202-225-2939 FAX - 202-225-4628 http://www.house.gov/writ...
# Rep. Shelley Berkley (D - 01) 202-225-5965 FAX - 202-225-3119 http://berkley.house.gov/...
# Rep.Bill Delahunt (D - 10) 202-225-3111 FAX - 202-225-5658 william.delahunt@mail.house.gov
# Rep.Stephanie Herseth Sandlin (D - South Dakota At Large) 202-225-2801 FAX - 202-225-5823 stephanie.herseth@mail.house.gov

[JohnJay]

Since all Congressman/woman are up for election every two years,
just tell them we will
RE-ELECT NO ONE !

[AbolishTheGovt]

This thread can probably be unstickied now........ :)

[Mortikhi]

Hey!

How did all our hard work pay off!

OKAY!

We sure can eat alot of shit sandwiches!

[dr. hfn]

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