Over the past several weeks, the American people have witnessed first-hand, a process fraught with corruption and backroom deal-cutting that enticed Members of Congress into voting for this bill who would have otherwise voted in the interests of their constituents. By voting for this bill, Larsen signed off on every shady backroom deal that the White House and Democrat leaders offered in exchange for votes, including the Cornhusker Kickback, Louisiana Purchase, and Florida Gator-aid.

Despite the millions of Americans that have repeatedly rejected the Democrats' unpopular healthcare agenda, Larsen and his Democrat colleagues rammed their bill through Congress anyway.

"As Americans wait for Congress to act on health care, a Fox News poll released Thursday finds 55 percent oppose the reforms being considered, while 35 percent favor them." (Dana Blanton, "Fox News Poll: 55% Oppose Health Care Reform," FOXNews, 3/19/10)

"Despite repeated and intense sales efforts by the president and his allies in Congress, most Americans consistently oppose the plan that has become the centerpiece of this legislative season.

"In 15 consecutive Rasmussen Reports polls conducted over the past four months, the percentage of Americans that oppose the plan has stayed between 52% and 58%." (Scott Rasmussen and Doug Schoen, "Why Obama Can't Move the Health-Care Numbers," Wall Street Journal, 3/09/2010)

"By ignoring the overwhelming majority of his constituents, and voting in favor of Nancy Pelosi's government takeover of healthcare, Rick Larsen has fueled a level of anger and frustration within the constituency he claims to represent," said NRCC Communications Director Ken Spain. "Voting for hundreds of billions of dollars in spending, tax hikes, Medicare cuts, and unprecedented government control over our healthcare system is not reform, and Rick Larsen knows it. By putting the interests and values of President Obama and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi before the needs of Washington voters, Larsen has put his political career in great jeopardy."

Is this the end for Larsen?

"...60 percent say that they are more likely to vote for a candidate who opposes this bill and wants to start over, while just 32 percent are more likely to vote against a candidate who takes this position. This suggests clearly that a "yes" vote is problematic.  A detailed look at the research shows that representatives who change their vote from opposing it last November to supporting it now will probably be committing political hara-kiri." (Douglas E. Schoen, "The handwriting on the wall," Politico, 3/16/2010)

Judging from the numbers, Rick Larsen just isn't listening. If he can't hear the message voters are sending his now, he'll likely hear it on Election Day.

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