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Koch Brothers putting in "work" against the health care bill

Posted on 3/24/17 at 2:54 pm
Posted by tke857
Member since Jan 2012
12195 posts
Posted on 3/24/17 at 2:54 pm
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One of the premiere organizations funded by billionaires Charles and David Koch is vowing reelection cash for Republicans who help thwart the American Health Care Act.

Millions of dollars is on the line for lawmakers who buck President Donald Trump, House Speaker Paul Ryan and others who back the current Obamacare replacement bill.
Americans for Prosperity, which boasts 35 chapters across the nation and an army of grassroots activists, say the current legislation is too tepid for the level of policy reform needed.

“We want to make certain that lawmakers understand the policy consequences of voting for a law that keeps Obamacare intact,” Americans for Prosperity president Tim Phillips said, CNN reported Thursday. “We have a history of following up and holding politicians accountable, but we will also be there to support and thank the champions who stand strong and keep their promise.”



whether you agree with it or not this is just something I feel is the downfall of the US. Where special interests direct the thinking and voting of politicians.
Posted by Draconian Sanctions
Markey's bar
Member since Oct 2008
84944 posts
Posted on 3/24/17 at 2:56 pm to
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Where special interests direct the thinking and voting of politicians.


It's a major problem for sure. Real campaign finance reform with teeth is the answer but Citizens United makes that impossible.
Posted by David Banner
Member since Mar 2017
122 posts
Posted on 3/24/17 at 2:57 pm to
Republicans: muh George Soros
Democrats: muh Koch brothers
Posted by cajunangelle
Member since Oct 2012
147943 posts
Posted on 3/24/17 at 3:19 pm to
I posted about this today

The Koch bros promised millions in campaign monies to all NO votes

But Speaker Ryan was lobbied hard as well.
Posted by LSUTigersVCURams
Member since Jul 2014
21940 posts
Posted on 3/24/17 at 3:19 pm to
MUH CONSERVATIVE PRINCIPLES!!!
Posted by I B Freeman
Member since Oct 2009
27843 posts
Posted on 3/24/17 at 8:22 pm to
It's not a problem it all and we should all be proud the Kochs stepped up in response to the threat Trump made to work against those opposed to TrumpCare.

You would rather a sitting President have the power to punish political opponent and private citizens be prevented from helping to defend these people?

Welcome to Venezeula.
Posted by Gaspergou202
Metairie, LA
Member since Jun 2016
13512 posts
Posted on 3/24/17 at 8:33 pm to
Don't know if true since CNN sourced.
But if true, geaux Koch bros!
Posted by TrebleHook
Member since Jun 2016
1356 posts
Posted on 3/24/17 at 8:34 pm to
So we're going to blame this on the Koch bros instead of it being a shitty bill?
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