Congressional Democrats Battle Health Care Bill Outrage

Have you seen some of these town hall meetings Congressional Democrats have been conducting?

Congressman Russ Carnahan (D-MO) in St. Louis, MO, where the crowd was angry because the even was not an open discussion about health care reform.

Sen. Claire McCaskill arguing with a crowd at a Missouri town hall meeting.

At least those Congressmen are remaining visible and taking on challengers. Some elected officials are instead hiding behind a desk and telephone.

Local Democrats Rep. Tim Ryan (no relation to this company) and Rep. Charlie Wilson (no relation to this movie) will be hosting teleconferences instead of town hall meetings, the Vindicator is reporting.

Here's a quote from Vindy.com:

"Congressman Ryan is spending time this August talking to constituents about their feelings on health-care reform,” said Brad Bauman, (Rep. Ryan's) spokesman. “He has participated in a public health care roundtable, has spoken with small- business leaders, expects to hold telephone town-hall meetings and has toured facilities to speak about health care. The congressman will continue to talk every day with people across the district about health-care reform."

Stay tuned for more on this one...