Posted on 06/08/2011 10:19:39 AM PDT by Free ThinkerNY
A prominent Democrat is trying to change the public’s perception of “ObamaCare,” a term many in the party view as derogatory shorthand for the new healthcare reform law.
Rep. John Conyers Jr. (D-Mich.) says he’s had enough of Republicans using “ObamaCare” to disparage the healthcare overhaul. The second most senior lawmaker in the House has gone so far as to hand out buttons with the words “I [heart symbol] ObamaCare” as part of his campaign to rehabilitate a moniker he thinks Democrats should be proud of.
“The fact that a healthcare bill is named after a first-term president who does what two other presidents before him couldn’t accomplish is really a compliment,” Conyers told The Hill. “A few years from now, ObamaCare will be looked upon as a complimentary description, rather than what [critics] are trying to portray it as now.”
Republicans, including House Speaker John Boehner (Ohio) and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (Ky.), regularly use “ObamaCare” when referring to the 2010 law.
Conyers says a friend in Lansing, Mich. thought of the button idea. It first attracted national attention when he wore one at a National Press Club event in March.
The former Judiciary Committee chairman said he has handed out buttons to at least three other House members whom he claims have embraced his approach on “ObamaCare.”
They include Reps. Hansen Clarke (Mich.), Keith Ellison (Minn.) and Jerrold Nadler (N.Y.).
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oh, yes, Dems, please please PLEASE take his advice!
Conyers might as well sign his name with a hammer-and-sickle instead of the “C”.
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I agree with Conyers wholeheartedly. I want the DemocRATS to brag about this day and night until election night 2012.
I think this is a great idea!
Carry that flag with pride Johnny. LOL
Yay! Something good comming out of this jerk’s mouth. I have the misfortune to have this guy as my Rep, but he is making me happy today.
I agree...everyone that voted for it should shout it’s praises from the rooftops. Every pundit should remind the viewers that their guest supported and voted for Obamacare...the Dems should not be allowed to run and hide on this.
Good idea..and the dems could put it next to the button that says "I WANT NANCY BACK"
s/b I love obamacare waivers
Thanks for the ping.
It will be even more fun after redistricting when Conyers has to run against John Dingell.
The white guy is gonna lose because of race LOL.
Just can’t wait to see the rat he has to run against after redistricting, bet it’s a white guy.
Good advice! Ensure a Republican shoo in. Grey Eagle
because over half of the nation opposes it ?
because somthing like 25 states have filed lawsuits to block it ?
because we cant afford it ?
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