Dodd statement on health vote
By ConnPolitics.tv Editor on Dec 24, 2009 | In News, Sen. Chris Dodd (D) | 55 feedbacks »
(WTNH) – From Sen. Chris Dodd’s office after the Senate passed the health care reform legislation:
“The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act is the most important bill to improve the economic security of our middle class in a generation. And none of us will ever cast a more important vote,” said Dodd.
“The last year proved that progress is not easy. But today, we have proven that it is not impossible. And this is the beginning, not the end, of our efforts to make this country stronger and healthier – and this victory only strengthens our commitment to make that happen.”
55 comments
Comment from: Janie [Visitor] 
This country would do just fine without the likes of Dodd thank you. I made sure I changed the channel when he came on. I have no interest in his preening.
12/24/09 @ 08:29
Comment from: Hosed By The System [Visitor]
"" And this is the beginning, not the end, of our efforts to make this country stronger and healthier ...""
WRONG-------- all you pathetic losers have done is weaken an already shaky nation..........
WRONG-------- all you pathetic losers have done is weaken an already shaky nation..........
12/24/09 @ 08:47
Comment from: Passing Thru [Visitor]
He put his name and George Washington in the same sentence! Nov can't come fast enough!
12/24/09 @ 09:09
Comment from: No NEW TAXES !! [Visitor]
Obamacare To Cost Middle Class Families $15,000 A Year
Under Obamacare, Americans will be forced to buy government-approved health insurance and anyone earning a middle class wage will have to pay for it out of their own pocket. Federal subsidies will only be provided for people who are not offered coverage by their employer and earn below the 400 percent poverty level.
Employers will not be required to offer their workers coverage, being subject to a $750 annual penalty if they fail to do so, a figure most analysts say is not high enough to prevent employers from dropping their plans, meaning that more people will be forced to buy government health care.
“The Senate health care bill gives employers two powerful incentives to stop offering health insurance coverage to their workers,” writes Terry Jeffrey. “First, if an employer does offer coverage, its lower-wage workers will lose the federal insurance subsidy they would otherwise get. Secondly, if an employer does not offer coverage, the $750-per-worker fine it faces will be far less than the premiums it would pay if it did offer coverage.”
Under Obamacare, Americans will be forced to buy government-approved health insurance and anyone earning a middle class wage will have to pay for it out of their own pocket. Federal subsidies will only be provided for people who are not offered coverage by their employer and earn below the 400 percent poverty level.
Employers will not be required to offer their workers coverage, being subject to a $750 annual penalty if they fail to do so, a figure most analysts say is not high enough to prevent employers from dropping their plans, meaning that more people will be forced to buy government health care.
“The Senate health care bill gives employers two powerful incentives to stop offering health insurance coverage to their workers,” writes Terry Jeffrey. “First, if an employer does offer coverage, its lower-wage workers will lose the federal insurance subsidy they would otherwise get. Secondly, if an employer does not offer coverage, the $750-per-worker fine it faces will be far less than the premiums it would pay if it did offer coverage.”
12/24/09 @ 09:29
Comment from: kfc [Visitor]
"" And this is the beginning, not the end, of our efforts to make this country stronger and healthier ...""
YES! November 2010 will be the beginning to make this country stonger and healthier - we will be voting Dodd and his cronies OUT OF OFFICE !!!
YES! November 2010 will be the beginning to make this country stonger and healthier - we will be voting Dodd and his cronies OUT OF OFFICE !!!
12/24/09 @ 10:09
Comment from: Winnebago Warrior [Visitor]
this isn't over yet. There are a couple of hurdles the bill still needs to get through. And it will be a surprise if the bill or parts of it don't end up in the Supreme Court.
12/24/09 @ 10:16
Comment from: Proud liberal [Visitor]
Yes we did win winnebago warrior. Just for the record that DOES mean you lost. Come on little fellow, try to say it with me. "THE REPUBLICANS LOST"
You need to look at you self in the mirror and ask why am I so mad? Why did the American public not vote for my guy? The answer is so simple. Can you say GEORGE BUSH? Yes he did this to you. He is the real reason you are so mad. So look to your own people for your real anger. Our guy is the best thing since Kennedy!
You need to look at you self in the mirror and ask why am I so mad? Why did the American public not vote for my guy? The answer is so simple. Can you say GEORGE BUSH? Yes he did this to you. He is the real reason you are so mad. So look to your own people for your real anger. Our guy is the best thing since Kennedy!
12/24/09 @ 10:45
Comment from: Pat [Visitor]
How does Dodd sleep at night? Has he lost his conscious, or was it simply sold to the highest bidder? Not just Dodd, but the whole damned lot of them. I'm sick of this crap, and I'm also sick of going to a voting booth and voting against someone, and not for someone.
12/24/09 @ 10:46
Comment from: kfc [Visitor]
Hmmmm, someone in here can call himself PROUD when he personally attacks another poster. LOL, typical.
12/24/09 @ 11:22
Comment from: Rick [Visitor]
Arrogance and conceit! Sell your vote for your name on a state building? I'll remember my ABCD's in 2010 - Anyone But Chris Dodd.
12/24/09 @ 12:11
Comment from: Libs are the LOSERS HERE [Visitor]
NO PUBLIC OPTION LOL. Remember , lets say it again, NO PUBLIC OPTION. The only reason this terrible bill passed the senate is because ANY bill had to pass so Obama could save face. All that was accomplished is the fact that republicans and independants are going to WAGE WAR against Obama and this administration. Look out in november and they will be massacred at the polls
12/24/09 @ 14:11
Comment from: the truth [Visitor]
Ted Kennedy is nothing more than a cowardly murderer who did more to try to destroy this country than anyone ( except maybe Barry Soetoro Obama will claim that title now)
12/24/09 @ 14:14
Comment from: joe [Visitor]
dodd and all the others that voted yes for this new health plan should be tarred and feathered and run out of the country and obama along with them. this only proves that the voice of the people means nothing at all to those idiots in D.C. god help us all as obama has 3 more years in office.
12/24/09 @ 14:29
Comment from: Winnebago Warrior [Visitor]
KFC, Don't sweat it. I'm pretty thick skinned and can handle whatever comes my way. If Proud Liberal wants to gloat, let him.
As I stated before, the Neo-libs think this is over but it isn't, so don't capitulate just yet.
As I stated before, the Neo-libs think this is over but it isn't, so don't capitulate just yet.
12/24/09 @ 14:50
Comment from: indy [Visitor]
They only won the battle. Still a long way to go.
Many governors crying "foul". They want the same deal as Neb.
Some think the senate violated the law and parts of the bill are illegal.
What a madhouse! It should be fun watching to see who will win the war.
And check out today's poll.
Many governors crying "foul". They want the same deal as Neb.
Some think the senate violated the law and parts of the bill are illegal.
What a madhouse! It should be fun watching to see who will win the war.
And check out today's poll.
12/24/09 @ 15:52
Comment from: No NEW TAXES !! [Visitor]
to "proud libtard"
NoBama is a carbon copy of Bush, beholden to big companies that have bought him off to look the other way while Raytheon gets an expansion of the "police state" in Afghanistan and the military/oil complex gets new bases and Big Pharma wins a huge handout from congress, lead by this fool. How is this changed from the last fool that was in office ? You must love burning the flag and the constitution you commie moron !
NoBama is a carbon copy of Bush, beholden to big companies that have bought him off to look the other way while Raytheon gets an expansion of the "police state" in Afghanistan and the military/oil complex gets new bases and Big Pharma wins a huge handout from congress, lead by this fool. How is this changed from the last fool that was in office ? You must love burning the flag and the constitution you commie moron !
12/24/09 @ 16:02
Yes We Con!
YES WE CON!!
YES WE CON!!!
YES WE CON!!
YES WE CON!!!
12/24/09 @ 16:11
How did "KennedyCare" work out for Mary Jo 40 years ago?
12/24/09 @ 16:15
Comment from: Proud liberal [Visitor]
The bill passed because we have the votes and You republicand do not. Nothing more, nothing less. Sorry if you want to rewrite history just like the people in the IRAQ army that said they won the war of the first GW BUSH. YOU LOST WE WIN. I know that is hard to read but with time you will learn you have many years more of this to go.
This is not gloting, this is ALL fact.
GET USED TO IT! (now that was gloting)
This is not gloting, this is ALL fact.
GET USED TO IT! (now that was gloting)
12/24/09 @ 16:28
Our FOUNDER would be so proud of the vote today, FOR THE AMERICAN PEOPLE.
12/24/09 @ 16:31
Comment from: Gavid [Visitor]
I cannot wait to vote this Criminal Out of Office next year.
12/24/09 @ 16:34
Comment from: Proud Libertarian [Visitor]
The bill passed because Goldman Sachs said it was OK. The votes have nothing to do with it - since each vote was bought and paid for by healthcare lobbying money. Congressional "votes" are a sham - proudlib, you have a naive notion of how washington works. No bill is sponsored by the American people anymore, this is a corporatocracy, where big companies sponsor legislation thru lobbyists, free of any influence by the electorate. sElected officials are paid off and "laws" and "mandates" are created.
If Goldmach Sachs hadnt installed Obama, he might have a shred of credibility or be someone who is worthy of following. Your dreamworld is just about to end.
If Goldmach Sachs hadnt installed Obama, he might have a shred of credibility or be someone who is worthy of following. Your dreamworld is just about to end.
12/24/09 @ 17:25
Comment from: Glenn [Visitor]
Thanks to Chris and all Democrats for coming through for the American people. Finally maybe we will be able to join the rest of the civilized world in having Universal health care for all citizens.
12/24/09 @ 18:03
Comment from: Proud liberal [Visitor]
As if any of this is different when the republicans are in power. Yes votes are bought and sold, big deal, it has ALWAYS worked that way. Da,
The difference is you republicans are totally out side the fence in the cold by your own reasoning and we are in the warm cossy White House with the fires going looing out on you nit wits. You could have been part of this but you choose to be the Governor Wallace of the situation. Your loss. Once again you republicans are on the wrong side of history.
The difference is you republicans are totally out side the fence in the cold by your own reasoning and we are in the warm cossy White House with the fires going looing out on you nit wits. You could have been part of this but you choose to be the Governor Wallace of the situation. Your loss. Once again you republicans are on the wrong side of history.
12/24/09 @ 18:41
Comment from: Descendant of the Revolution [Visitor]
ABCD Next year for sure. And the hell with the rest of them too. I'm switching to the independent side.
12/24/09 @ 18:55
we shall see what our attorney general does regarding the Nebraska deal. I think we should involk the tenth ammendment like Texas is going to try & do. www.notintexas.com
Just say no to Obamacare. !!!!
"Dump Dodd"
Just say no to Obamacare. !!!!
"Dump Dodd"
12/24/09 @ 22:27
Comment from: tski [Visitor]
Sen. Dodd. The "smiling mamba". Yeah, you're real happy now, you scumbag. You are not looking out for the people. You and your cohorts are happy (and smiling) because you are now one step closer to controlling our lives. You are trying to play God. People need to understand that now, when you need a medical procedure, people like Sen. Dodd will decide if your life is worth it. It will be just like a concentration camp. Only the strong will survive. Wake up people, this is SOCIALISM!!!
12/24/09 @ 23:10
Comment from: Proud liberal [Visitor]
I am not sorry if it hirts a lot to lose to the Democrats. That is a new feeling for us. We lost every vote there was under baby bush. Do all of you republican remember that????? I hope so. Because now it is our turn and we want to give the same as we got. Merry Christmas, seven years to go.
12/24/09 @ 23:17
Comment from: tski [Visitor]
Yeah, you're probably a jobless, tree-hugging scumbag just like most other liberals. If you were a true American, you wouldn't possibly say any of the things you've been saying. You're probably a foreigner. Go back to Pakistan, scumbag.
12/24/09 @ 23:25
Comment from: tski [Visitor]
What's wrong Proud Lib? No more comments? Was I right about you??
12/24/09 @ 23:37
BREAKING NEWS:
I will NOT be spending CHRISTMAS in CAMBODIA.
I will NOT be spending CHRISTMAS in CAMBODIA.
12/25/09 @ 00:51
Comment from: In the Know [Visitor]
All republicans, wherever you are, should be ashamed of how your party has acted over the health care vote. I am a registered republican but I have to tell you I feel "dirty" just saying that.
12/25/09 @ 08:23
Comment from: Proud Libertarian [Visitor]
Republitards and Demons - all flag burning, constitution ass wiping fools bringing this country closer to communist/facist control. Obama is the anti-christ
12/25/09 @ 08:53
Comment from: Proud Libertarian [Visitor]
elect Ron Paul, audit the fed, end the thievery, close the treasury, abolish the IRS
12/25/09 @ 08:55
Comment from: drjohn [Visitor]
Dodd makes $175000 a year. Those making that much money will have to pay about $30,000 for health care.
Not Dodd, though. He'll still pay about a quarter of that because we pay the rest for him. The same for Murphy and the rest of your member of Congress. So they could care less that you will pay more and get far less.
They're cutting doctors' fees by 21% while this year they gave themselves an extra $93,000 each to spend.
Try to find a doctor to see you for $35 a visit. It costs twice that for a visit to the veteranarian.
Not Dodd, though. He'll still pay about a quarter of that because we pay the rest for him. The same for Murphy and the rest of your member of Congress. So they could care less that you will pay more and get far less.
They're cutting doctors' fees by 21% while this year they gave themselves an extra $93,000 each to spend.
Try to find a doctor to see you for $35 a visit. It costs twice that for a visit to the veteranarian.
12/25/09 @ 09:29
Comment from: drjohn [Visitor]
"We lost every vote there was under baby bush. Do all of you republican remember that????? "
Democrats controlled Congress from January 2007 on. Liberals seem not to have a brain at all. The last time the budget was balanced Republicans controlled both Houses of Congress. What did Democrats do when they got their chance?
Oh, that's right- they quadrupled the deficit and doubled the national debt!
The problem with welfare now is that it is so generous that it allows those who do nothing but take from those who work to post thoughts on their computers.
Democrats controlled Congress from January 2007 on. Liberals seem not to have a brain at all. The last time the budget was balanced Republicans controlled both Houses of Congress. What did Democrats do when they got their chance?
Oh, that's right- they quadrupled the deficit and doubled the national debt!
The problem with welfare now is that it is so generous that it allows those who do nothing but take from those who work to post thoughts on their computers.
12/25/09 @ 09:35
Comment from: Proud Liberal [Visitor]
Merry Christmas to all the rich spoild brat Republicans. May your pockets be filled with the joy of the poor people. May you all learn to care for the poor and hope you will not be one because of an unforseen catastrophic health problem. Oh thats right, we do not need to worry about this any more. The Democrats just fixed that problem with no republican support.
12/25/09 @ 13:45
Comment from: Glenn [Visitor]
tski,
Where do you get all these crazy ideas? Health care reform has nothing to do with the gov't controling anyone's lives. You are really gullible .. you must have gotten all of this misinformation from the special interests (the lobbyists from the health insurers and drug companies...trying to protect their profits)....don't fall for it....its just propaganda and has no basis in reality. What if you lose your job? What will you do with no health coverage? Declare bankruptcy? Don't let your mind be poisoned by these special interests and the likes of Fox News...the propaganda machine of the far right who have no regard for the middle class.
Where do you get all these crazy ideas? Health care reform has nothing to do with the gov't controling anyone's lives. You are really gullible .. you must have gotten all of this misinformation from the special interests (the lobbyists from the health insurers and drug companies...trying to protect their profits)....don't fall for it....its just propaganda and has no basis in reality. What if you lose your job? What will you do with no health coverage? Declare bankruptcy? Don't let your mind be poisoned by these special interests and the likes of Fox News...the propaganda machine of the far right who have no regard for the middle class.
12/25/09 @ 17:03
Comment from: Bones [Visitor]
What happened to the WTNH poll about the heath care bill? It seems to have just disappeared.
12/25/09 @ 21:34
Comment from: Independent [Visitor]
Interesting comments!
First it has not become law yet.
Second it is not universal health care like Canada or Europe.
Third on 12/24 the WTNH poll indicated that 77% were against Dodd and Lieberman voting "yes" for the health care bill when I saw it.
Last Howard Dean, the biggest liberal in the USA, stated they should kill the bill and start over.
First it has not become law yet.
Second it is not universal health care like Canada or Europe.
Third on 12/24 the WTNH poll indicated that 77% were against Dodd and Lieberman voting "yes" for the health care bill when I saw it.
Last Howard Dean, the biggest liberal in the USA, stated they should kill the bill and start over.
12/26/09 @ 01:23
Comment from: bones [Visitor]
The poll was 77% at 6pm and I saw no mention of it at 11pm and it was missing from the WTNH site.
I guess the results didn't fit the agenda.
I guess the results didn't fit the agenda.
12/26/09 @ 08:49
Comment from: Rich [Visitor]
Looks like the peop[le of wtnh tv have to say what abc wants. They have no back bone of there own, just keep reading what they are told
12/26/09 @ 13:38
Comment from: xoxox [Visitor]
"Yeah, you're probably a jobless, tree-hugging scumbag"
I happen to be a staunch environmentalist, as well as libertarian/conservative leaning. You, on the other hand, happen to be knucklehead....
I happen to be a staunch environmentalist, as well as libertarian/conservative leaning. You, on the other hand, happen to be knucklehead....
12/26/09 @ 19:02
Comment from: Proud Liberal [Visitor]
to bad if the truth hirts. read a little more and find out how the democrats always look out for the little guys
12/27/09 @ 00:48
Comment from: Mr. Derogatory [Visitor]
Don't Donate to Dodd
If you Do....
Your a Dummy!
If you Do....
Your a Dummy!
12/27/09 @ 08:34
Comment from: Semantha [Visitor]
senator dodd, you f*&^ politicians piss away so much money it is absolutely obscene. why don't you set an example and get rid of a few dozen aids and appointees and stop traveling around the world first class on our dime (excuse me, on our billions).
12/27/09 @ 09:36
Comment from: Anne Coulter in 2012 [Visitor]
Since when does one have to declare bankrupcy after losing a job and not having health insurance? Are you that ill? Do you make daily visits to the doctor's office, Glenn?
12/27/09 @ 14:33
Comment from: Dock worker [Visitor]
Thank you senator Dodd for being the best thing that has happened to Connecticut in 50 years. Many of us Democrats will support you all the way. Most of the people on this web sight are Republicans that would never vote for you no matter what.
12/28/09 @ 00:32
Comment from: anonymous [Visitor]
Dock WOrker you are probably an illegal so why dont you go play in the road.
Probably an alias for Todd, Proud Liberal or one of the other liberal crackheads who post here.
Dodd will lose in 2010 and it will be the beginning of the revolution first Dodd, then the lamea** from Chicago who is pretending to be our President.
12/28/09 @ 08:36
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