Congressman Joseph Cao is the subject of a new TV and internet commercial in the debate over health care reform.
"Congressman Joseph Cao knows it's time to reform health care," the spot says. "Thank Congressman Cao for knowing it's time to stand up to the insurance companies and fight for us."
The advertisement was produced by a group who supports President Obama's plan, following Cao's vote as the only Republican to vote in favor of the the measure in the House of Representatives.
The 220-215 vote cleared the way for the Senate to begin a long-delayed debate on the issue.
Americans United for Change Acting Executive Director Tom McMahon released a statement that pointed out Cao's vote.
"Struggling Louisiana families are closer than ever to having access to the quality, affordable health care they deserve thanks in no small part to Congressman Joseph Cao.," McMahon wrote. "Congressman Cao stood up to the big insurance and stood alongside the AARP, the American Medical Association and the clear majority of the American people."
McMahon says Cao was right to break party ranks.
"Cao... listened to his constituents," McMahon said.
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