Rep Cooper Vs. Rep Gordon

Yes, it is still all about the Health Care Reform Bill. I wanted to know how two Democrats from neighboring districts could vote opposite of each other on this bill. My Congressman, Bart Gordon, voted against this bill. But before he did that he voted yes to the Stupak Amendment. Why? If you are going to vote against the bill anyway, why vote to make sure that anti-choice amendment is put in it? Of course, because in 2010 you want to be able to tell the little republicans in your district that you didn't vote to fund abortions, as if they support you. How many Republican fundraisers were for you Congressman Gordon? Do you truly believe the majority of your backers, the ones that actually campaign for you, are republicans? If you believe that you aren't as bright as I thought you were. Some thing you might want to recognize is that if the republicans run someone against you, all that person needs to win are the republicans in this district and for a few us to NOT vote for you. You understand, since you didn't vote for us.
From Mr. Gordon's web site we get this pathetic reason for the no vote: “I firmly believe that any responsible health care bill must do two things: improve access to health care for small businesses and the uninsured, and reduce health care spending. This bill does one but not the other, it falls short of sufficiently cutting health care spending.” Now isn't that special! This is from the same man that voted FOR the Iraq Resolution (war vote). Gee, how much is that costing us? Where are those WMD?? We are going to be paying for that war and rebuilding that nation for years? But that was OK?? Mr. Gordon, do you even realize the health care cost associated with YOUR war vote?? Shame on you and your pathetic excuse for not voting for this bill!
If only I were in district 5 with Congressman Jim Cooper. Congressman Cooper voted for this health care reform bill while still recognizing its flaws.
From Congressman Cooper's web site: "My reason for voting yes is to advance the cause of health care reform by forcing the Senate to act. Without passage of this House bill, the Senate could delay reform indefinitely. That would be the worst possible outcome because our current health-care system is not sustainable. Congress needs to pass good health legislation in the next few months for the good of the country. "
Thank you Congressman Cooper for caring about the good of this country with this vote. I think if there was a serious financial problem with this bill, Congressman Cooper would have been yelling about it from the rooftops. In ending let me say this "Thank You Congressman Cooper from a fellow Tennessean".