Richard Neal (D-MA) To Vote for Health Care Reform – Richard Neal is Up for Re-election in 2010

According to the Atlanta Journal Constitution, Massachusetts, 2nd Hampden Congressional Representative, Richard Neal, intends to vote for the Health Care Reform bill. Neal was one of the House members who were originally opposed to the Senate version due to opposition by Catholic bishops to federally funded abortion. He voted for the House version once the Stupak amendment was added. Neal has a 50% score with pro-abortion activists (John Kerry scores 100%). Apparently, abortion is no longer an issue of concern for Neal, as he has changed his mind, and will now vote for the Senate version.

Opposition to the Senate version is based upon budgetary concerns, the elimination of the Medicare Advantage program, which covers wellness benefits for our seniors, and the impending taxes that will begin immediately once the bill is signed. Neal’s voting record has been strictly along party lines for his entire career, so a yes vote for the Obama's Health Care Bill, should come as no surprise to anyone.

Neal, who is up for re-election this year, faces stiff opposition from two Republican challengers: Dr. Jay Fleitman and Tom Wesley.


To reach Richard Neal and voice ones opinion of his decision to vote Yes on Obama’s Health Care Bill: Washington office: 202) 225-5601 (202) 225-8112 fax, Springfield: (413) 785-0325 (413) 747-0604 fax and Milford: (508) 634-8198 (508) 634-8398 fax

To learn more about what you can do in November:

Visit: Dr. Jay Fleitman for Congress

or Tom Wesley for Congress.

Richard Neal faces no known opposition from a Democrat.

Independents are able to vote in the Primary for any party affiliation
Massachusetts Primary: September 14, 2010

Democrats wishing to change party affiliation to Independent or Republican may do so by Wed., August 25th.

Regardless of Political affiliation, anyone can vote for any candidate in the general election. Therefore, a registered Democrat can vote for a Republican in any general election, they do not have to change party affiliation in order to vote in November, 2010. The only time someone has to change their political party is when they wish to vote in a different political party's primary.