They won't get away with this

Yesterday, Republicans in Congress blocked health care for 10 million children.¹ If this veto stands, "children with preventable diseases will die."² We must make absolutely certain this moment is seared in the minds of voters.

We're ready to launch a TV ad campaign in the districts of Republicans who voted against our children and who are vulnerable in 2008. We can do it if we raise another $80,000 today.

These Republicans think they can vote against health care and voters won't hear about it. We can make sure they do. Can you contribute $10? Click here to see the ad and donate:

https://pol.moveon.org/donate/childrensad.html?id=11448-7018451-1s_Rmh&t=2

This ad is a reminder of who Republicans really vetoed—it features Bethany, a 2-year-old girl born with several holes in her heart, who couldn't get private insurance. She relies on the SCHIP children's health care program to stay healthy.

More than 8 in 10 Americans support this program.³ Republicans are choosing right-wing ideology over what we all know is right. Big mistake. If we keep the pressure up, Republicans will be forced to do what's right or get voted out of office next November.

Democratic leaders in Congress promise not to back down. They say they'll bring up this children's health care bill a second time. ⁴ More than anything, Republicans want to get re-elected. So with sustained pressure, we can push these Republicans to support the bill in the next round of this crucial fight. But for that to work, the Republicans who voted wrong need to feel the heat right now.

Before Congress' vote, we raised $120,000 for this ad—but we need to raise $80,000 more. See the ad and help out by clicking here:

https://pol.moveon.org/donate/childrensad.html?id=11448-7018451-1s_Rmh&t=3

Thank you for all you do.

–Noah, Tanya, Joan, Laura, and the MoveOn.org Political Action Team
Friday, October 19th, 2007

Sources:
1. "Democrats Press Ahead on SCHIP," Washington Post, October 19, 2007
http://www.moveon.org/r?r=3074&id=11448-7018451-1s_Rmh&t=4

2. "SCHIP veto threatens health of millions," Ventura County Star, October 16, 2007
http://www.moveon.org/r?r=3076&id=11448-7018451-1s_Rmh&t=5

3. "Poll: Most Back Dems In Kids' Health Fight," CBS News, October 17, 2007
http://www.moveon.org/r?r=3067&id=11448-7018451-1s_Rmh&t=6

4. "House Fails to Override Child Health Bill Veto," New York Times, October 18, 2007
http://www.moveon.org/r?r=3075&id=11448-7018451-1s_Rmh&t=7