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Michael Moore targets Blue Dogs

By Martin Kady II / Politico

This one has all the makings of a perfect Washington media frenzy.

Throw in a few liberal activists, a steel union official and filmmaker Michael Moore, invite the press to the headquarters of consumer watchdog Public Citizen for a press conference on the evils of capitalism — and voilà, instant cable candy.

Moore is in town to promote his film "Capitalism: A Love Story," and while his movie is already being mocked by Republicans, Moore's real targets are Democrats. A press release promoting the Tuesday event says the purpose is "to challenge President Barack Obama and Democratic members of Congress to get tough — really tough — on health care reform."

The group will call for a single-payer, government-run health care system — something that isn't even on the table in the current health care debate.

Moore is expected to directly target moderate Blue Dog Democrats in his press conference, which he'll co-host with Robert Weissman, president of Public Citizen, and Fred Redmond, vice president of United Steelworkers.