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The House was victorious the first time around in knocking down the trillion dollar bailout. The Senate failed to do so and was more than happy to butter it up with earmarks before finally passing it. It’s not clear what the House will do to change the bill today but it is clear that it will probably pass. I want these so-called Representatives to know that just because they supported it the first time around doesn’t mean they can jump ship now and expect us to support them. No to the bailout. Just say no.

The rumors floating around seem to point to key detractors deciding to change their vote. The House decided to stand up for American citizens the first time around but for some apparent reason a lot of them have had a change of heart. Maybe they had an epiphany, maybe someone stuff their pockets, maybe they started using drugs; whatever the case may be, the are ready to bailout Wall St. by writing our names on a blank check.

There is something we can do. First, pick up the phone and yell at your local Representative. Let them know that you will not support someone that wants to rob us in our sleep. Number two, vote out those that decide to throw us off the ship. These people are up for election in November and shouldn’t be put back into office if they can’t even represent the general public.

Some updates from Michelle and information on those that may convert.

On Wednesday, Politico listed 12 members who might switch their vote from No to Yes: Rep. Rodney Frelinghuysen (R-N.J.), Rep. Jim Ramstad (R-Minn.), Rep. John B. Shadegg (R-Ariz.), Rep. Steven C. LaTourette (R-Ohio), Rep. Doc Hastings (R-Wash.), Rep. Judy Biggert (R-Ill.), Rep. Xavier Becerra (D-Calif.), Rep. David Scott (D-Ga.), Rep. Hilda L. Solis (D-Calif.), Rep. Shelley Berkley (D-Nev.), Rep. Bill Delahunt (D-Mass.), Rep. Stephanie Herseth Sandlin (D-S.D.). House e-mail is not reliable. Make phone calls or send faxes. Call 202-224-3121 for the U.S. House of Representatives switchboard operator. Phone numbers for specific members are listed here.

Updates: Delahunt now says he will oppose the bill. Ramstad says he will vote yes. LaTourette will try to strip pork projects from the bill. Frelinghuysen says he is “encouraged by many of the improvements made” in the Senate.

Let’s get on this and stop the bailout of the century.

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