CBS - "U.S. Chamber to run anti-health-reform ads"

[TomCADem]

The question is whether Democrats in Congress will stand with unions or with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce?

http://www.marketwatch.com/story/us-chamber-to-run-anti-health-reform-ads-2010-03-09?reflink=MW_news_stmp

SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) -- A business coalition of trade groups representing the retail, construction and manufacturing industries announced on Tuesday a multimillion dollar TV ad campaign opposing the health-care reform bills President Obama is trying to enact into law. The ad buy is worth between $4 million and $10 million, Bruce Josten, president of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, said in a conference call with reporters. It's targeted at U.S. lawmakers in the House of Representatives in 17 states, and will air on cable first. "We're calling on viewers to tell Congress to stop this bill simply because we can't afford to pay for it," Josten said. Some health-insurance companies contributed to the ad campaign, he said.

[2Design]

1. They have been running strong here and during the last

big tv event they were the only commerical

[glinda]

2. They run a lot in MN.

[jemelanson]

3. It's running up here in Washington State also.

[blue neen]

4. These ads are on constantely during the local news broadcast.

What a pack of lies!

[blindpig]

5. The US Chamber of Commerce..

is the enemy of the people.

This bill does most of what they want but they want it all. It's win/win for them, the only question is the degree of victory. This is how negotiation is done, you start with your most 'extreme' demand. Note the difference between this stance and that of the Administration, which gave away half of the store before talk even started. Considering the 'ability' which this Administration supposedly has one must concluded that they were not even trying from the git-go.

[TomCADem]

6. With The Citizens United Decision, They Can Now Threaten A Million Dollar Coordinated Ad Campaign...

Against Democrats who do not obey their wishes. Welcome to the new world following Citizens United.