aTypical Joe: a gay New Yorker living in the rural South

Wednesday, October 10, 2007

Marshall is unlikely to change his position on SCHIP

The AJC reports the Marshall response to the Blue America and BlogPAC phone campaign:

Marshall’s spokesman, Doug Moore, said Marshall is unlikely to change his position and he played down the chances that the phone campaign would hurt Marshall among his Democratic constituents.

“It’s impossible to predict an impact,” Moore said. “Some people were upset and some people were happy” with Marshall’s vote, he said. “But you’re only hearing from the upset ones. A lot of constituents agree with the way Jim voted.”

A number of progressive blogs across the state are helping turn up the heat on Marshall to vote for the SCHIP funding, which would provide an addition 4 million more children with insurance nationwide.

With oponents lined up, I’ve been way too sympathetic. He gives me no reason to be.

Meanwhile, in the Macon Telegraph he announces today House Resolution 630, congratulating the Warner Robins Little League Team on winning the 2007 Little League World Series Championship:

“I hope they continue their passion and drive in all their endeavors. We’re proud of you,” said Marshall.

Come on Jim, give those kids a reason to be proud of you!