Reply #5: Adam Green is counterproductive

[karynnj]

and this charge is ridiculous:
Adam Green, the co-founder of the Progressive Change Campaign Committee (PCCC), made the charges in a scathing statement that said Nelson “feels perfectly comfortable lying to his constituents” if he continues to object to a liberal TV ad criticizing him.

An ad calling a Senator "corrupt" and "out of touch" is completely unlikely to win Nelson's vote. If anything, it may make it harder to get - or lead to his replacement by a Republican.

It would seem that an ad that makes a solid case for the type of health care Green wants would convince those who are persuadable and they would then call, email or meet with their Senator when he is home. I don't think an ad attacking him will generate anyone lobbying him on healthcare.

Now, I know that few here will agree - but how do get from the 39 Senators for public option to the minimum of 50 needed. Ads raising public opinion in favor of the idea and pushing for grassroots lobbying of Senators might not work - but attacking them will definitely not make them more likely to move.