Senator Voinovich Where Are You?

In the Democrat hijacking of the Vote for Cloture on the health care bill this past Saturday the vote was 60 - 39. That totals 99 Senators. As is still true in what we were taught in Government Class -- our country has 100 Senators -- two for every state.

One Republican senator did not do his job. That one senator would be the State of Ohio's own Senator George Voinovich.

Even though Voinovich's vote would not have stopped the motion for cloture, it would have been a show of solidarity against this country killing version of health care reform. It would have shown that Senator Voinovich has not only heard the voices of the over 54% of Ohioans who do not agree with the health care reform being rammed down our throats but that Senator Voinovich is acting on their wishes.

Up until now Voinovich or his staff would tell all the Tea Party Patriots and 9.12er's contacting them that the Senator is against this health care reform. Really? Then why didn't he show this with action and vote against the Motion for Cloture?

Being a known social conservative who is very much against abortion, and the Senate Bill allowing for federal dollars to be used for abortions -- Voinovich not voting against the Motion for Cloture is a serious cause for concern and shows he may be wavering.

Regardless of whatever reason Senator Voinovich comes up with for not even voting on the Motion for Cloture until his vote is cast -- nothing can be certain. We must take action to hold his vote against the Senate Health Care Bill.

With that we are asking everyone in OH that is against this country-killing health care reform to do the following items:

Contact Senator Voinovich's offices

Washington, D.C. Office Phone: (202) 224-3353 Fax: (202) 228-1382

Columbus Office: Phone: (614) 469-6697 Fax: (614) 469-7733

Cleveland Office: Phone: (216) 522-7095 Fax: (216) 522-7097

Cincinnati Office: Phone: (513) 684-3265 Fax: (513) 684-3269

Toledo Office: Phone: (419) 259-3895 Fax: (419) 259-3899

Reinforce your message that he vote against any further measures advancing the Senate Health Care Bill.Senator Voinovich is retiring at the end of this term, ask if he really wants to end his long political career knowing he turned his back on the Ohio voters and conservatives - again?

• Call OH GOP Chairman Kevin DeWine (614)228-2481

• Call your Republican Party County Chairman (See list below).

• E-mail members of the Republican State Central Committee. (See list below).

Inform these individuals that with his actions, Senator Voinovich is showing that he is NOT listening and is dangerously ignoring the voices of the voters in OH. Ask that as the leaders of the Republican Party in Ohio that they also contact Senator Voinovich (R) and hold him accountable in acting as the voice for the conservative voters in Ohio.

State Central Committee Members

E-mail them as a group by copying / pasting their e-addresses:

1val@sbcglobal.net; acoughlin@neo.rr.com; Aesabath@aol.com; Bennett@ohiogop.org; betkitchen@aol.com; bjbinkley@msn.com; bryancwilliams@verizon.net; Burkeamb@hotmail.com; casey524@aol.com; cetodd1@aol.com; chairman@starkgop.org; christa.criddle@fuse.net; christim@fuse.net; cscal81@zoominternet.net; Curt3638_2000@yahoo.com; cwing@lakewoodrepublicans.org; dalefellows@sbcglobal.net; davebaileybadco@yahoo.com; dean@en.com; DGunning@ralaw.com; dhtalmage@voyager.net; djbjsherman@gmail.com; dmehaffie@woh.rr.com; doug@franklincountygop.org; dwjohnson@summitville.com; edonsim@aol.com; jadavidson@ameritech.net; JBecker@Fuse.net; jeantwinoaks@voyager.net; jowac@aim.com; kay1@zoomnet.net; kjohnston@insight.rr.com; lauragroux@hotmail.com; ledicesae@roppe.com; llf@bright.net; mark@compcoind.com; Montgomery@aol.com; nancegop@adelphia.net; NCLaria@gmail.com; nuts2u2@earthlink.net; Ohioandy@aol.com; owenhall@owenhall.com; payne@ohiogop.org; pflanaga@aol.com; ph@putnamtruckload.net; philbow@roadrunner.com; phog@northcoastwindandpower.com; phyllismosley1234@yahoo.com; randylaw4ohio@aol.com; rexdamschroder@yahoo.com; rhouck@willard-oh.com; seau@adelphia.net; Spaethchair@aol.com; srjones5@sbcglobal.net; Stewartd@mcohio.org; swain5030@yahoo.com; tmorgan@gradyhospital.com; mauk@ohiogop.org; gormley@ohiogop.org; chairman@ohiogop.org

Republican Party County Chairmen

Find your county Chair & call him/her:

Allen Keith Cheney 419-228-7040 / 419-331-5655

Ashland Bob DeSanto 419-289-1710 / 419-289-1454

Ashtabula Richard Hornstein 440-992-4008 / 440-576-6925

Athens Pete Couladis 740-589-9914

Belmont Kent Moore 740-676-0206

Brown Paul Hall 800-525-4255

Butler Joseph Schwarz 513-893-5292

Carroll David Jones 330-735-2200

Champaign Ron Coder 937-653-6073 / 937-653-1477

Clark Dan Harkins 937-324-8482 / 937-307-0607

Clermont Tim Rudd 513-876-3466 / 513-732-1611

Clinton Roger Bennett 937-382-3778 / 937-382-3444

Columbiana David Johnson 330-223-1511

Coshocton David Burns 740-622-8960 / 740-622-2011

Crawford Don Long 419-562-8739

Cuyahoga Robert Frost 216-621-5415

Darke Gerg Fraley 937-548-0313

Defiance Jeffrey Strausbaugh 419-782-2625 / 419-784-3700

Delaware Teri Morgan 614-888-6085

Erie Jude Hammond 419-433-3031 / 419-627-6650

Fairfield Steve David 740-689-1746

Fayette Robin Beekman 740-426-6273

Fulton Sandra Barber 419-335-4428 / 419-337-9282

Gallia Lawrence Tawney 740-446-1856

Geauga 440-834-0680

Greene Marilyn Reid 937-431-5000

Guernsey Donald Brown 740-439-3443 / 740-432-5638

Hamilton Alex Triantafilou 513-381-5454

Hancock Rick White 419-422-3824

Hardin James Crates 419-675-7272 / 419-673-1129

Harrison Dennis Watson 740-968-0112

Henry David Grahn 419-592-5520 / 419-592-3503

Highland Kay Ayers 937-393-6512

Hocking Rod Hedges 740-385-6044 / 740-385-5392

Holmes Robin Hovis 330-674-3763 / 330-674-5000

Huron David Kniffen 419-668-4622 / 419-668-7576

Jackson Alan Stockmeister 740-286-2122

Jefferson Rick Desmar 740-283-3981

Knox Ken Lane 740-397-2462 / 800-307-8038

Lake Dale Fellows 440-352-0704

Lawrence Ray Dutey 740-532-1760 / 740-533-4308

Licking Richard Salvage 740-973-5440

Logan Robert Erwin 937-593-7120 / 937-593-9065

Lorain Robert Rousseau 440-235-6298

Lucas Bernadette Noe 419-842-1777

Madison Pete Kitchen 614-879-7044 / 614-879-6400

Mahoning Mike Smith 330-482-0200

Marion Karyle Mumper 740-389-4329 / 740-244-4344

Medina Ralph Berry 330-723-0415

Meigs Charles Barrett 740-742-2578 / 740-992-2911

Mercer Owen Hall 419-586-4078 / 419-586-7728

Miami John O'Brien 937-339-1112 / 937-332-6912

Monroe Roger Clause 740-567-3168

Montgomery Patrick Flanagan 937-434-0734 / 937-223-5200

Morgan Dean Cain 740-559-2248

Morrow Dan Osborne 419-947-3435

Muskingum Pat Hennessey 740-454-2841 / 740-454-1221

Ottawa Terry Lowe 419-898-0628 / 419-898-6874

Paulding Tony Langham 419-399-4933

Perry Dave Freriks 740-342-4130 / 740-605-0647

Pickaway Jeffrey Call 740-869-3884

Portage Norm Sandvoss 330-297-5718

Pike Doug Miller 740-493-2459 / 740-493-3199

Preble Hal Yoder 937-456-8148

Putnam Gary Grant 419-596-3327 / 419-596-3848

Richland Mike Smith 419-524-1808

Ross Ron Fields 740-775-2323

Sandusky Lee Shaffer 419-665-2316 / 419-332-1527

Scioto Dr. Terry Johnson Tjohnson@somc.org

Seneca Charles Knight 419-435-4000

Shelby Ralph Bauer 937-295-3714 / 937-497-7222

Stark 330-456-6333

Summit Alex Arshinkoff 216-650-5055 / 330-434-9151

Trumbull Craig Bonar 330-638-3251 / 330-392-2511

Tuscarawas Doug Wills 330-343-6131

Union Jim Westfall 937-642-0869

Van Wert Martin Burchfield 419-238-5198 / 419-238-6553

Vinton Patricia Napier 740-385-5898

Warren Tom Grossmann 513-357-9384 /513-754-8660

Washington Marilyn Ashcraft 740-373-6830 / 740-732-2331

Wayne Jim Carmichael 330-264-4744 / 330-466-1474

Williams Bob Winzeler 419-485-3543 / 419-485-3147

Wood John Miller 419-354-5927

Wyandot Sherman Stansberry 419-294-3237

Go Get 'em Patriots!

Cloture Vote on Health Care was a Historical Hijacking of the Political Process

By this time we are all aware of the shenanigans with the health care bill in the Senate yesterday

"We the People" -- not just conservatives, Tea Party Patriots and 9.12 members, but the American public as a whole should be outraged by the way the votes for this procedural motion took place. This wasn't a legitimate vote on moving the Senate Bill forward -- this was an unmatched historical highjacking of the political process!

Notice how not only did they "buy" the votes from another elected idiot from Louisiana, the deciding vote was from Kennedy's old seat. The same seat they changed the rules so they could give it to a democrat -- former Democratic National Committee Chairman Paul Kirk -- anticipating the need for every vote they could muster for this health care chicanery.

So by buying off Rep. Cao in the House, Landrieu in the Senate and stealing the appointment of the MA Senate seat for the 60th vote they got the bill on the Floor. Was this a transparent victory on good policy and political partisanship? Not hardly.... this mockery was more like a move out of the Politboro.

Keeping in step with parliamentary procedure maybe "We the People" should 'move' that the White House be temporarily renamed -- The Red Shed on the Hill.

Can I get a "Second"?

Converging on the Capitol for NO Cloture

While we are busy burning up and shutting down the phones, faxes and emails of our targeted Senators some of the Tea Party Patriot groups near D.C. will be paying our Senators another visit --

From the Tea Party Patriots

Harry Reid has introduced the Senate version of the so-called "health care reform" bill. Just like the bill that passed in the House, Reid's version will increase health care costs, kill medical care in America, and explode the deficit.

Harry Reid knows Americans don't want this bill, which is why he has scheduled the cloture vote for 8 PM on Saturday!

It's not too late to kill the bill -- but you must unite right now with your fellow Americans to show each and every Senator the massive opposition to this latest attempt at controlling your health care.

Patriots from across America will meet on Saturday, Nov. 21 at 1 PM on the East Lawn of the Capitol Building to protest this dangerous bill.

That is across the street from the Cannon House Office Building, along Independence Avenue.

For a map, click here.

If the cloture vote passes, debate will begin on the health care bill, and it will be more difficult than ever to stop the bill from passing. That's why you must take a stand on Saturday!

So if you can make it to Washington, DC tomorrow -- please, come and join your fellow Americans to stop this dangerous takeover of the health care system.

If you can't make it to Washington, you can still help stop this bill! Look below for a list of Senators who are on the fence about Saturday night's vote. Call them RIGHT NOW and firmly, but politely demand they vote "No" on cloture.

Targeted Senators

Sen. Michael F Bennet, Colorado
DC Office Phone Number: 202-224-5852, DC Fax Number: 202-228-5036

Sen. Mary Landrieu, Louisiana
DC Office Phone Number: 202-224-5824, DC Fax Number: 202-224-9735

Sen. Mark Pryor, Arkansas
DC Office Phone Number: 202-224-2353, DC Fax Number: 202-228-0908

Sen. Blanche Lincoln, Arkansas
DC Office Phone Number: 202-224-4843, DC Fax Number: 202-228-1371

Sen. Robert Byrd, West Virginia
DC Office Phone Number: 202-224-3954, DC Fax Number: 202-228-0002

Sen. Jim Webb, Virginia
DC Office Phone Number: 202-224-4024, DC Fax Number: 202-228-6363

Sen. Mark Warner, Virginia
DC Office Phone Number: 202-224-2023, DC Fax Number: 202-224-6295

Sen. Jon Tester, Montana
DC Office Phone Number: 202-224-2644, DC Fax Number: 202-224-8594

Sen. Joe Lieberman, Connecticut
DC Office Phone Number: 202-224-4041, DC Fax Number: 202-224-9750

Sen. Mark Begich, Alaska
DC Office Phone Number: 202-224-3004, DC Fax Number: 202-224-2354

Sen. Evan Bayh, Indiana
DC Office Phone Number: 202-224-5623, DC Fax Number: 202-228-1377

We (CTPP) just want to add this little special note into the above targeted Senators --

Leaving nothing to chance and knowing we cannot count on his support until he casts his vote -- we must not forget the Curious Conservative that has routinely let us down --

Sen. George Voinovich, Ohio
DC Office Phone Number: 202-224-3353

Remember to sign up on the national site - www.teapartypatriots.org -- where you can keep track of all your phone calls, faxes & emails you make in your personal profile.

Tea Party Patriot Action Alert: Must Stop Cloture Vote

As of today the below Senators are UNDECIDED on how to VOTE FOR CLOTURE on SATURDAY. The vote IS HAPPENING SATURDAY!

These Senators can make the difference in whether or not this bill passes. Please take the time to call, fax, and email them immediately. The vote is expected around 8pm Saturday afternoon. We can stop this with your help. They need to hear from all of us!

THE MESSAGE SHOULD BE TO VOTE NO ON THE VOTE FOR CLOTURE! TO VOTE NO ON GOVERNMENT RUN HEALTH CARE AND GOVERNMENT MANDATES!

THESE FOUR SENATORS SHOULD BE YOUR FOCUS:

Senator Bill Nelson (NE)
Chief of Staff: Tim Becker (timothy_becker@bennelson.senate.gov)
Washington, DC (202) 224-6551 / (202) 228-0012 fax
Lincoln (402) 441-4600 / (402) 476-8753 fax
Omaha (402) 391-3411 / (402) 391-4725 fax

Senator Blanche Lincoln (AR)
Chief of Staff: Elizabeth Burks (elizabeth_burks@lincoln.senate.gov)
Washington, DC (202) 224-4843 / (202) 228-1371 fax
Little Rock (800) 352-9364 / (501) 375-7064 fax

Senator Mary Landrieu (LA)
Chief of Staff: Jane Campbell (jane_campbell@landrieu.senate.gov)
Washington, DC (202) 224-5824 / (202) 224-9735 fax
New Orleans (504) 589-2427 / (504) 589-4023 fax
Baton Rouge (225) 389-0395 / (225) 389-0660 fax
Shreveport (318) 676-3085 / (318) 676-3100 fax
Lake Charles (337) 436-6650 / (337) 439-3762 fax

Senator Mark Warner (VA)
Chief of Staff: Luke Albee (luke_albee@warner.senate.gov)
Washington, DC (202) 224-2023 / (202) 224-6295 fax
Abingdon (276) 628-8158 / (276) 628-1036 fax
Norfolk (757) 441-3079 / (757) 441-6250 fax
Roanoke (540) 857-2676 / (540) 857-2800 fax
Midlothian (804) 739-0247 / (804) 739-3478 fax

An Open Letter to Congress

Monday, November 9, 2009

Get to the back of the line!

An open letter to The 111th Congress of the United States of America

As a resident of Cleveland Heights, I am privileged and thankful for the service’s I receive from The Cleveland Clinic, a world-class hospital with few rivals anywhere in the world. These are services I do not take for granted. Like many Clevelanders, I am aware and proud of the clinic’s world-renowned reputation, which often brings kings and queens, presidents and other leaders from all corners of the world to our city for health care.

And our close proximity to Canada means that Cleveland is a frequent stop for Canadians who must rely on the American health care system to get their treatment done in time to save one’s quality of life.

With this being said, I have a question that begs an answer. Can Congress tell me….

If America follows through with president Obama’s request to nationalize health care...the ubiquitous cry we will all hear is...“Hey buddy, the line starts back there”.

But wait just one moment…What will happen when your doctor’s appointment calendar is filled up for two months or more and you find that someone scheduled a Canadian or Saudi king ahead of you, an alien who never paid one red cent in US taxes? Are we Americans going to surrender our place in line too?

1) If the government grants us a “healthcare right”, what might they grant Canadians?
2) Will the health care system be open to any world citizen who simply visits our hospitals?
3) Will aliens line-up behind taxpayers or pushed to the front of the line with cash in hand?
4) Will taxpayers have the right to “bump” any alien from the line?
5) Will the aliens be charged a higher rate to offset line jumping?
6) If so, would 100% of their medical fees be returned to the taxpayer’s pockets?
7) Or, will we simply tell them to find healthcare in Cuba or Venezuela?

Hmmmmmm!

Mike Prokop
Cleveland Tea Party Patriot / 912 Project
http://clevelandteaparty.webs.com/

…"On average, the Congressional approval rating stands around 15% yet incumbents enjoy a 95% re-election rate. This proves only one thing….WE CITIZENS ARE MISUSING OUR POWER".

Driehaus (OH-1) Defends Health Care Vote

Left hung out to dry by the House Democrats, Rep. Steve Driehaus (OH-1) is out trying to justify his vote in support of the governmnt run health care plan. If passed in the Senate, it is all but assured the Stupak abortion amendment will be removed in committee.

From The Cincinnati Enquirer --

Driehaus said he stood firm against covering abortions under the plan and that he’ll run on the vote that helped seal a 220-215 victory for the Democratic plan.

“I will certainly be talking about health care on the campaign trail,” he said Monday after supporters praised his vote in an appearance at Good Samaritan Hospital.

“I had drawn a line in the sand early on about not spending federal dollars on abortions,” he added. “Look, this is a competitive district. It will remain a competitive district. I think the voters will face a choice. Do they want to go back to where we were or do they want to move forward?”

The poll that accompanied the below article in the Cincy Enquirer had 74% of the people stating they would vote against Driehaus in the next election because of his vote on health care. So it looks like the voters look like they want to move forward -- but without him.

Using Katrina Dollars to pass Health Care Reform in the House

Knowing that his father was a prisoner of the communist North Vietnamese Army (NVA), I am shocked that Rep. Joseph Cao (LA-2) would support a government take over of our health care. But, politicians being politicians.... self-preservation remains their highest character trait.

Again, that Cao became a turncoat for conservatives is shocking, but in hindsight, was he doing this in a way of appeasement to the strong democrat district he serves and as a way to ensure Katrina Dollars kept rolling in at Stupid-Star GOP Governor Bobby Jindal's, also of LA, request?

Press Secretary Robert Gibbs urged Republicans on Wednesday to follow the advice of Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal, who urged party members to start working more constructively with the president in passing health care legislation.

You think that is a stupid, far-fetched conclusion that Katrina dollars bought the health care vote? Then ask yourself this...

"Is it a coincidence that Gov. Bobby Jindal was sucking up to the administration's socialized health care plans, obviously for reasons related to Katrina dollars, and now Cao is the lone Republican to vote for it?"