 U.S. Chamber of Commerce building. (Image: NCinDC under CC 3.0) |
If you live in a state represented by a conservative or moderate Democrat, be on the lookout for a new political commercial on cable TV. The U.S. Chamber of Commerce, which counts many businesses among its members, has spent at least $4 million on a media ad buy to convince those representatives to vote against reconciliation of the health insurance reform bill.
Their goal is to further stoke public discontent and anger, getting constituents to call Washington and warn their representatives about the consequences a yes vote would have on their re-election prospects this November.
According to the Chamber of Commerce, healthcare reform will harm the economy by imposing new taxes on businesses and mandating them to provide health insurance plans to their employees.
