Chris Bowers has done an outstanding job keeping the whip count going on the robust public option (i.e. Medicare plus 5%). The count is now up to 210 and it's more important than ever that we start whipping the undecided and wavering representatives. Here in New York we should expect close to perfect party discipline from our reps, yet a few individuals from the tri-state area are on the fence. Specifically:
Jim Himes: CT-4
Timothy Bishop: NY-1
Scott Murphy: NY-20
Steve Rothman: NJ-9
Albio Sires: NJ-13
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These are tangible targets that can be pushed into supporting the public option. While Timothy Bishop and Scott Murphy may be in competitive seats, the public option is strongly supported by non-Southerns in polls and will vastly increase our bargaining power at the table with the Senate. Our New York State reps should stand up for their constituents, even in more competitive seats. If Eric Massa stands for Medicare for All in his district, then Murphy and Bishop can absolutely stand up for the robust public option in their districts.
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