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Dems Plan Rallies to Counteract Ugly Town Halls

Health care reform advocates look to Obama '08 playbook

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(Newser) – Obama supporters will try to recapture the energy of his presidential campaign with a two-week health care reform push featuring a bus tour, rallies, and more than 2,000 house parties. Organizing for America, the network of Obama supporters now run by the Democratic National Committee, aims to show lawmakers that the raucous town halls of previous weeks don't represent the majority of Americans who, want to see health care expanded.

One recent rally even featured the sunrise logo and placards from Obama's campaign. "There were a lot of successful town halls and meetings over the recess, but the ones that got the most attention were those where angry people got up and yelled," the head of one health care reform group told the Washington Post. "But the majority of the public stands behind the need for reform, and they need to get it done now."

Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., takes questions at a health care town hall meeting Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2009 in Phoenix.
Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., takes questions at a health care town hall meeting Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2009 in Phoenix.   (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Opponents of the health care reform bill shout at former Vermont Gov. Howard Dean at a town hall style meeting last week.
Opponents of the health care reform bill shout at former Vermont Gov. Howard Dean at a town hall style meeting last week.   (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)
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The grass-roots anger over the spending and the size of the health-care grab by Obama is real. I think it's an acknowledgment that they're in trouble. - Matt Kibbe, president of conservative group FreedomWorks

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Reader64481089
Aug 31, 09 6:15 AM CDT
Dear Media, much like all news quit placing focus on the bad news of the day and focus on the positive such as the decent Town Hall Meetings where Dem's and Repubs alike act like Americans and not some 3rd world country to draw attention Reply
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cornelison
Aug 31, 09 11:35 AM CDT
Rich corporations own the media. There are a few news programs that you can tune into. MSNBC does REAL reporting. I watch it prime time.
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Ucantusethatname
Aug 31, 09 6:45 AM CDT
There is a "need to get it done"? Assuming that the "it" is health care conform, to do so would require spending another trillion dollars for a new government program. Why are Americans convinced there is no limit on how much money the feds can spend and how many new dollars the Federal Reserve can print? Can you say "inflation"? How soon will inflation be 10%? Medicare could be extended to include additional health care. Reply
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Reader65069154
Aug 31, 09 7:22 AM CDT
Take a look at the average American's personal credit card debt, and you will have a glimpse at the fiscal responsibility that leads to this mentality.
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Fondue
Aug 31, 09 8:04 AM CDT
"Assuming that the "it" is health care conform". Yeah, the main issue "debated" in the town halls is reform, the article mentions "it" 4 times. Is it difficult to stay focused? They have said over and over that the program will be paid for, so stop trying the shampoo, rinse and repeat tactic. We can all say inflation, and it's not an issue due to the fact that "it" will be paid for.
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