DCCC chair Steve Israel: Vote today on Paul Ryan proposal will cost GOP the House

[ProSense]

DCCC chair Steve Israel: Vote today on Paul Ryan proposal will cost GOP the House

By Greg Sargent

The House vote today that’s expected to pass Paul Ryan’s proposal to end Medicare as we know it will be looked back on as the day the GOP lost the House, DCCC chair Steve Israel vowed to me in an interview moments ago.

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Israel said that Dems plan to use the Medicare vote today to go on the offensive against Republicans from now all the way until Election Day 2012. Crucially, Israel said it would be used in every district, even ones that are marginal or conservative — suggesting that on Medicare at least, Dems are hoping to maintain a united national front, rather than letting the messsage be watered down in conservative districts that may be more receptive to GOP messages about fiscal conservatism.

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Israel said the party was going to use the Medicare vote to hone a national message based on “choices” that tied the GOP drive to end Medicare as we know it to the desire for tax cuts for the rich.

“We’re creating a national framework on choices,” Israel said. “The choice I hope our members talk about at home is a budget that gives you a $100,000 tax cut if you earn over $1 million a year, and a $12,000 cost increase if you’re a senior on Medicare. That contrast is very compelling.”

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[polichick]

1. "That contrast is very compelling." It sure is! If Republican voters don't get it now...

God help them!

[Stuart G]

4. God, Jesus, Whoever you believe in...Whatever you beliveve in ..

He/She/It..is not with or for this selfish view ....

No matter what the pukes say or do. that's all folks.

[Stuart G]

2. I hope this message gets out to all...nt

[David__77]

3. That would be wonderful.

This right-wing congress is depressing.

[DCKit]

5. The Republican Death Panel is CONGRESS. nt

[indepat]

6. I wonder if the pubs' base will stand behind their men and gals, no matter how deep, pervasive,

and ubiquitous their depravity becomes. :shrug: :patriot:

[uponit7771]

7. Paul Ryan is working for the DCCC, he has to be...the GOPs move was stupid on it's face