Democratic Town Halls: Times, Dates, and Locations

Fox News ^ | 08/08/2009 | Foxnews

[fiscon1]

find a town hall near you...

[Man50D]

There is nothing Democratic about this party. They are the Democrat Party.

[Bernard]

The only Illinois meetings I see on this list are in very Democrat neighborhoods, so I guess they want to avoid having a real discussion in districts like Melissa Bean. What a collection of Profiles in Courage.

[RebelTXRose]

not ONE in the state of NEW YORK! Even my republican rep is holding a “tele-townhall” during the work day.

You betcha! I’ve already emailed him and told him the working stiffs can’t listen to a conference call during the work day!

[Bosco]

ZERO Democrat Party town hall meetings in Ohio.

Zero.

None.

[Dead Corpse]

We need to keep the Republican's feet to the fire as well. They need to understand in their bones what happens if they stray...

And yes, we have a much greater problem with RINO's than the Dim's do with their Blue Mutts.

[Free America52]

Did not see a single one in NC. Chicken shit b#stards.

[pennboricua]

Why are there no Republican town hall meetings?
I would imagine the difference in public participation would be dramatic, people would be allowed to talk, Republican Reps and Senators would explain exactly why they are opposed to the plan.

[Robe]

I called Congressman John Sprat's(D-SC) office a few days ago and politely asked when and where the Congressman would hold a town Hall meeting....I was informed that the Congressman wouldn't be holding any due to his having foot surgery and would be convalescing for two weeks

Convenient huh...

[Bronzy]

Exactly. Democrat party has been scrubbed from Google. I know it use to be known as Democrat party not Democratic.

[servantboy777]

I’mma thinkin the ol demo's are gonna start shuttin down the town hall thing.

I'm furious at the elitist mentality of our elected officials.

These are servants of the people....not royalty.

In fact, that's what I wrote my congress persons this morning.

[Bronzy]

Found only one in Indiana. Zero in Indianapolis.

[AirForceMom]

Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-27) Can’t or won’t have a town hall, but has time for a fundraiser.
Di Tondo’s Restaurant
370 Seneca St.
Buffalo, NY 14204

5:30 PM
Wednesday August 12th
.

[Bob Eimiller]

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[Man50D]

I was informed that the Congressman wouldn't be holding any due to his having foot surgery and would be convalescing for two weeks

The same with my(ugh!)Senator Dodd and Representative John Larson having surgery for prostate cancer and valve replacement respectively. I contacted their offices this past week and told them they could have a spokesperson at town hall meetings. Both offices gave a generic response they were working on meetings. I told them it is a farce they are still planning with only three weeks left in the month.

[Callahan]

I read on a gun rights board that some folks are researching the local open carry statutes for each of these localities. I guess they think it pays to know your rights when confronting union thugs. You can bet Drudge will be on top of that story.

[Comparative Advantage]

“ZERO Democrat Party town hall meetings in Ohio.
Zero.

None.”

Ditto for Republicans in Ohio. Pathetic!!

[oldbill]

Ultra Lib and Super Moron Jim Moran (D-VA) is having one in Reston, VA (big lib town) on Aug 25th, 7PM.

Worth a visit by Freepers but be aware that ACORN and the SEIU will have its goons out there in force.

Bring cameras.

[perchprism]

What we need is to have town halls discussing succession, or ceding from the Union. Possibly, revolution. If elections can’t be fairly staged, without Black Panther goons intimidating public polling stations, then it’s all for naught anyway, and we ought to form a newer, more perfect Union. Open discussion of revolution and armed militias might get the attention of the rinos, and serve to stiffen their spines a bit.

Down with Democrats!!

[GOPJ]

You're right - what kind of "townhall meeting" is it when only the liberals in town have a say? Obams is NOT the President of the American people, he's setting himself up to be President of Democrats. Everyone needs to be included in health care discussions...

[EternalVigilance]

Another collection of good lists of public meetings HERE.

Scroll down and pay particular attention to the graph created by "Savvy." It's EXCELLENT, and she's continuing to update it daily as more data is collected.

[Vinomori]

You are RIGHT! It isn’t just Democrats it’s Republicans like McCain who love “crossing the aisle” and opening the borders and writing big checks based on nothing.

[RebelTXRose]

I’m already aware of that one! Will be “protesting” with sign in hand - after work of course. Seneca St is on the back side of my workplace!

[wiggen]

i noticed that too. i wanted to go and make some noise.

[TennTuxedo]

Blue Lap Dog Democrat, Bart Gordon, of Tennessee will not commit to any assemblies and his spokesperson refuses to say if he will meet with his constituents.

[Cheerio]

They are the Democrat DemocRAT Party. Evil abounds on the far left.

[GOP Poet]

There are no meetings even close to me.

[new cruelty]

Just got back from a town hall meeting in Cherry Hill, NJ held by rep. John Adler (D).

Adler stated a few times that he is opposed to the health care bill.

There were a few disruptions and the audience was quick to let him know whenever they disagreed with anything he said. One such instance was when he criticized the U.S. health care system as falling behind systems in other countries. He quickly restated that the U.S. has the best health care system in the world.

The audience was a mix bag, but those opposed to health care reform seemed to far out number those in favor.

A lot of people lined up to ask questions and Adler took time to give direct and complete answers. Only 1 hour was allotted for the meeting so several people did not get to ask a question- my wife included.

Adler stayed later than the appointed time and talked face to face to many people as he slowly made his way to the exit.

[pickyourpoison]

Wear some type of union shirt..if everybody wears a union shirt, it’ll confuse the heck out of em

[HIDEK6]

Why don’t they list them by state?

[tonyinv]

Does anyone know why this is on the Foxnews site, who compiled it and why?

[Proud2BeRight]

The only ones I see in Illinois look like where one-party rule exists. There probably are not enough voters there that are not Democrat zombies to fill out a golf tee time.

[mckenzie7]

I sure wish that the party was referred to by its name....Democrat Party,

It is NOT The Democratic Party

[RebelTXRose]

what’s stopping you? come on down!!
I’m pretty sure Russ will be there.

[CriticalJ]

Didn’t see any in NC.

[Pikachu_Dad]

SO MAKE ONE.

NO TOWN HALL COMING TO YOU?

THEN ORGANIZE AND HOLD ONE !!!

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[Freedom'sWorthIt]

thanks for that report. Is Adler - Dem? He is NOT voting FOR Obamacare? That’s the first I have heard. Can he be trusted?

[Yosemitest]

Here's something to "DISCUSS":

Obama: "I Don't Want the Folks who Created the Mess to do a lot of Talking" "

Okay, then the DEMOCRATS need to shut up!!!

Lets review:

Who was it that moved Medicare Trust Funds out of the "trust box" and into the General Revenue, replacing them with Government I.O.U.s?
"In early 1968 President Lyndon Johnson [DEMOCRAT] made a change in the budget presentation by including Social Security and all other trust funds in a"unified budget." "

Who was it that expanded Medicare and Medicaid to cover many, many more people than it was originally designed to cover?

The History of Medicare

In 1965, the Social Security Act established both Medicare and Medicaid. Medicare was a responsibility of the Social Security Administration (SSA), while Federal assistance to the State Medicaid programs was administered by the Social and Rehabilitation Service (SRS). SSA and SRS were agencies in the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare (HEW). In 1977, the Health Care Financing Administration was created under HEW to effectively coordinate Medicare and Medicaid. In 1980 HEW was divided into the Department of Education and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).

The first U.S. President to propose a prepaid health insurance plan was Harry S. Truman [DEMOCRAT]. On November 19, 1945, in a special message to Congress, President Truman outlined a comprehensive, prepaid medical insurance plan for all people through the Social Security system. The plan included doctors and hospitals, and nursing, laboratory, and dental services; it was dubbed "National Health Insurance." Furthermore, medical insurance benefits for needy people were to be financed from Federal revenues.

Over the years, lawmakers narrowed the field of health insurance recipients largely to social security beneficiaries. A national survey found that only 56 percent of those 65 years of age or older had health insurance. President John F. Kennedy [DEMOCRAT] pressed legislators for health insurance for the aged. However, it wasn't until 1965 that President Lyndon B. Johnson signed H.R. 6675 (The Social Security Act of 1965; PL 89-97) to provide health insurance for the elderly and the poor.

On July 30, 1965, President Johnson signed the Medicare and Medicaid Bill (Title XVIII and Title XIX of the Social Security Act) in Independence, Missouri in the presence of former President Truman, who received the first Medicare card at the ceremony; Lady Bird Johnson, Vice-President Hubert Humphrey, and Mrs. Truman also were present. President Johnson remarked: "We marvel not simply at the passage of this Bill but that it took so many years to pass it."

Medicare extended health coverage to almost all Americans aged 65 or older. About 19 million beneficiaries enrolled in Medicare in the first year of the program. Medicaid provided access to health care services for certain low-income persons and expanded the existing Federal-State welfare structure that assisted the poor.

The 1972 Social Security Amendments expanded Medicare to provide coverage to two additional high risk groups disabled persons receiving cash benefits for 24 months under the social security program and persons suffering from end-stage renal disease.

...(continued at link)

So Democrats,

YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE
FOR INSURING THE FAILURE
OF THE MEDICARE/MEDICAID PROGRAM!!!

So DEMOCRATS ... SHUT UP!!!

You have no integrity!!!

[CriticalJ]

I guess I could stand outside and empty office or forum and voice my displeasure.

[wiggen]

i didn’t see any listed in nyc

[new cruelty]

Glad to offer the report. I was impressed with the number of people that showed up. The room, which looked to have once been a gym, wasn’t overflowing to the outside, but all seats were filled and people were standing along the perimeter.

Adler is a democrat and he said repeatedly that he is NOT voting for the health care reform bill. He said he would not vote for a bill that gave health care to illegals and that the current proposal would bankrupt the country.

There were many people in line and not enough time was allotted to answer everyone’s questions. My wife wanted to ask him what specifically would change his mind. She wanted to know just how much he was opposed to the health care reform and to root out what, if any, interests was he hoping to promote.

Here is more information on Adler-

http://www.votesmart.org/voting_category.php?can_id=4171

[usconservative]

Interesting.

Five of the six listed in Illinois are in predominantly black districts. I know, because I'm familiar with each location. Here's the breakdown, I wonder if anyone else is doing analysis of these "town halls" to see if the Democrats are trying to rig the crowds in their favor:

The first "rally" is on August 15th and is actually a mini Pro-Obamacare march kicking off in the heart of Danny Davis' (D. IL) district, which is overwhelmingly black.

The second rally being held later that day again by Danny Davis (D. IL) and is being held in a park in the center of his district, which is again overwhelmingly black.

The third rally is being held on 8/18 by Jesse Jackson Jr. at"Sheldon Heights Church of Christ" .. this is a large, predominantly black church on Chicago's south side. A political rally at a black church? I'm shocked .. SHOCKED I tell you! Where's the IRS and why aren't they yanking their tax exempt status?

The fourth "rally" is on 8.22 being held at "Malcolm X College" on Chicago's near South Side by Danny Davis (again.) Surprise, it's in a overwhelmingly black neighborhood (the train I take to work passes right by this "college" and through the neighborhood which looks like a war zone.)

A fifth rally, again held by Danny Davis is in the 2nd Baptist Church of Maywood, which is more than 90% black. I used to have to drive through this neighborhood to get to/from where I worked while in college and was once mugged there sitting at a stop light. (That was in 1985) Again, where is the IRS and why isn't this "Church's" tax exempt status being yanked?

The final, sixth rally is being held in Skokie, Illinois the home of rabid pro-government run health care proponent Jan Shakowsky (D. IL) at a local high school. This is the *only* town hall that is not located in a predominantly black neighborhood, but is however considered one of the most liberal Congressional districts in Illinois.

Now, I know each of the neighborhoods that these "town halls" are being held in as I've been through each and every one of them. I've also looked at the Congressional maps and seen the racial makeups of each district. My observations here are based in pure FACT.

Now the question is, is anyone else seeing a similar pattern for these so-called "town halls" that are being planned across the country?

Final question: should this be it's own thread? I'm really wondering what kind of pattern is emerging here. I think the Democrats are deliberately trying to stack the deck in their favor in planning these events so they can label any 'protesters' as illegitimate out-of-district protesters.

[Pikachu_Dad]

Reserve Louisiana is 50+% black.

I heard the same comments from some friends.

But guess what, it didn’t work for them here.

I guess it is a question of motivation.

They are happy with his proposals and expect them to happen. We are not.

[Pikachu_Dad]

>>>> I guess I could stand outside and empty office or forum and voice my displeasure. <<<<

Screw that.

1) FIND A FREE HALL.

2) OBTAIN A MICROPHONE. (Cause we know the AARP will not share theirs!)

3) ADVERTISE IT AS A “HEALTH CARE TOWN HALL for Congressman X {in abstentia due to cowardice}”

4) Get a handfull of your fellow area conservatives helping to promote and organize it.

The AARP is going around holding ‘health care town halls’. Why can’t you?

JUST DO IT MATE.

[CriticalJ]

Not a bad idea.

I wouldn’t do it for my representative though since she is solidly in the conservative court. One our senators is another solid conservative. Alas, our other senator is a liberal who just got elected last fall. With five more years before her, I doubt she would give a damn what we have to say. Hell the country may be completely reshaped in five years.

Basically, it would be a tea party, which wouldn’t be bad idea.

[Pikachu_Dad]

Cool. So you have the Senator to do it for.

Only you have to call it a ‘town hall’ and not a ‘tea party’.

Its a “So what would you say to your Senator if your Senator would bother to listen to you about Health Care” town hall.

I like the idea of having an inflatable Senator there !!!

It should be setup to run in short segments - each person gets a say and then it immediately gets U-tubed and commented.

Hmmm.

[DBrow]

None listed, anyway. They may be having small, unannounced town halls with supporters, unions, and college students.

The goal is not to keep you informed, the goal of the organizers is to make the congressman feel safe in voting for the bill. This is all about the congressmen, not us, we don’t count.

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