This is my Congressman

I got this email tonight.

Hello Friends,

On Saturday night, I joined the House in passing America’s Affordable Health Choices Act. This bill will not only make health care more affordable for those who already have it, but it will also ensure that those who cannot afford health insurance are able to obtain it. It also will not add to the national debt, a factor that played a large role in my vote.

As you may know, the road to passing this bill was long and at times contentious. For the past several months, I have traveled the district hearing from and listening to the people I represent. I have encountered many who either cannot afford health insurance or were denied coverage due to pre-existing conditions.

After many discussions and debates, I voted for what I believed would be most beneficial to the people of north central Indiana. However, as soon as my vote was made, the attacks began. They attacked with gusto, but failed to provide any positive answers: nothing about care for pre-existing conditions, no suggestions for more affordable or available care, and no plan to significantly reduce the deficit. Additionally, my potential opponent, State Rep. Jackie Walorski, simply parroted these same worn-out attacks as loudly as she could.

Even though I knew these attacks would occur, I also knew I had to do what’s right for families here in Indiana and across the country. And though the bill is not perfect, I promise to keep working hard to make it better.

Please help by making a contribution of $25, $50, $100 or any other amount to my campaign right now.

Thank you for all of your hard work, your time, and your support. I look forward to continuing my work as your Representative.

Sincerely,

Congressman Joe Donnelly

www.donnellyforuscongress.com

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I'm telling you, I love this guy.

Not only did he do what he felt was right, he mentioned the nutball Jackie Walorski that I have written about before! I laughed out loud when I saw that! I have a note to myself to write him a thank you note, and you can bet I will be doing that. I also love his point about how although people started attacking him, they had no real solutions of their own. That certainly seems to be par for the course lately. And Joe, I can't contribute a lot to your campaign, but you can bet I'll be contributing something. You are doing a great job, and I want you to keep on doing it. I foresee some volunteering in my future, too, because I feel very fortunate to have what seems to be a really decent guy as my representative. I don't take that for granted, believe me.

I was having a good day, anyway. This sealed the deal. Tomorrow is lunch with Cousin Shane, and I anticipate another fun day!