The thing that really depresses me about tomorrow's election is knowing that if the Republicans take control of the House, the Democrats are likely to tie themselves into knots, explaining that the results are a mandate for cutting the deficit -- and a rejection of liberal ideas.
So I emailed this message to my congress critter's office:
"I just wanted you to know that I'm planning to vote for you Tuesday, but not because you've been a centrist. I'm only voting for you because the alternative is even worse. Please don't take this as a validation of your DLC policies.
"You used to have liberal ideas, but as you got more ambitious, it became difficult to tell the difference between your positions and those of Republicans. I voted for President Obama and Democratic control of the House and Senate because I wanted Democratic policies, not corporate-friendly ones.
"I want jobs, an end to these wars, strong government regulation, legal consequences for corporate wrongdoing, and a more liberal health reform plan. Please keep in mind that companies are moving our jobs overseas because they can't afford the high costs of American health care, and if you won't fight to improve things, I hope you face a primary challenge.
"Remember, if I wanted Republican policies, I'd have voted for a Republican. Please keep that in mind."
Send a similiar message to your congress person. (You can find them here.) Don't let them hide more corporate compromise behind Tuesday's election results.
