Democracy for America: Political Theater Continues in GOP Controlled House

Released: Jul 11, 2012 3:31 PM

Burlington, VT – Today, Democracy for America (DFA) members in Florida rallied at Rep. Allen West (FL-18) and Rep. David Rivera (FL-26) offices, holding Republican members accountable for their 33rd vote against the Affordable Care Act.

“I’m happy know that my Congressman, Rep. Rivera thinks it's good to vote against kids 18-26 having health insurance. It’s good to know that he believes pre-existing conditions should be the law,” said Wendy Sejour, Democracy for America Leader in Miami. As a women, I’m thrilled to know my gender is still a pre-existing condition again.”

From DFA’s offices in Burlington, Vermont Jim Dean, Chair of Democracy for America (DFA) released this statement on the House vote to repeal the Affordable Care Act:

“Today, John Boehner and his GOP cronies in the House took their 33rd vote to dismantle legislation that provides real solutions to America’s healthcare needs. Instead of focusing on job creation, Republicans want to stage political theater and repeal a bill that provides millions of Americans access to health insurance. Where is the humanity in that?

From the very beginning of the healthcare debate, Democracy for America has been fighting for real solutions. However, all we hear from Republican mouths is the statement ‘repeal and replace’. Why? They don’t have an actual plan to replace the Affordable Care Act. Poll after poll concludes Americans favor the law and believe that healthcare should not be placed in the hands of Mitt Romney, John Boenher, Paul Ryan and the rest of the Republican Party.”

http://www.democracyforamerica.com/press/2890-democracy-for-america-political-theater-continues-in-gop-controlled-house

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