I got the inspiration for this from this article on TPM, talking about how the Republicans will force a showdown over healthcare if they retake either house of Congress this November. Here is my idea for an ad that every Democrat should run to let their constituents know just how much the Republicans really care about them.
Voiceover: "Did you know that if the Republicans regain control of Congress this November, they are willing to shut down the federal government if they are unable to repeal the health care reforms President Obama signed into law? Reforms that will not only provide more access to health care to more people, but will also help reduce our budget deficit over the life of the program. In fact, some conservative pundits are practically giddy over the idea."
The next two quotes are shown with a voice over reading each.
"I'm almost giddy thinking about a government shutdown next year. I cannot wait!" - Erick Erickson
"There's going to be a government shutdown, just like in '95 and '96 but we're going to win it this time and I'll be fightin' on your side." - Dick Morris
Voiceover: "Did you know that if the federal government is shut down, thousands of people will be out of work indefinitely? There will be no Social Security or Medicare payments? That would mean thousands more people that will be unable to pay their bills or buy food for their families. More foreclosures. More small businesses failing because their customers no longer can afford to patronize them. And more hardship for our country as a whole."
"Call your Congressperson and ask them whether they are willing to further damage our country by shutting down the federal government. And ask them whether they are willing to forgo their pay and benefits should they do so."
If anyone has any suggestions, I'd be happy to hear them.