Statement from Florida Democratic Party Chair Thurman on the Republican Party and Allied Groups' Mob Rule

NEWS FROM THE FLORIDA DEMOCRATIC PARTY

For Immediate Release: August 06, 2009

Statement from Florida Democratic Party Chair Thurman on the Republican Party and Allied Groups' Mob Rule

Tallahassee, FL - Florida Democratic Party Chair Karen Thurman released the following statement today:

"Throughout the summer, we have been reaching out to Floridians to engage in an important debate on the future our health care system. We have heard story after story from people who are struggling to get the care they need.

"Recently, their thoughtful discussions are being interrupted by angry mobs - well funded and organized by Washington special interests - attempting to drown out the voices of the hard-working Floridians who are desperate for health insurance reform. These groups are not concerned about Americans' access to quality heath care, but are extreme ideologues, only interested in 'breaking' the President and thwarting the change Americans voted for last November.  

"In the last three years the Republican Party has lost control of the House, the Senate and the White House because they have offered no ideas and no solutions. Now, these well funded right-wing groups are following the example of the Republican Party and instead of providing real ideas for fixing our broken health care system, they're doing everything they can to drown out thoughtful discussion and spread vicious and hateful lies. Their desperate behavior does nothing to help their cause, Floridians or our country. 

"Despite their threatening tactics, we will continue our work to give a voice to the majority of Floridians who believe that all Americans should have access to quality, affordable health care."

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