According to a New York Times article, dated March 14,2010, “Millions Spent to Sway Democrats on Health Care“:

“The health care debate is unfolding against the backdrop of an already difficult political year for Democrats. The White House has signaled to lawmakers that assistance for midterm elections — for example, presidential visits and fund-raisers — will be prioritized for those who support the bill.”

The people of the 8th District want to know if Congressman Kagen, who claimed to have written the House health care legislation, will be swayed politically by the White House, said State Representative Roger Roth.