I wrote last night about the 24 House Democrats who not only voted against health care reform but had previously voted against cap-and-trade, as well. Today, Domenico Montanaro at First Read made a great point about such observations: For all the talk about vulnerable Democrats who voted AGAINST reform, there were also many vulnerable Democrats who voted FOR it.

A First Read analysis of Saturday's House healthcare vote finds that about 60 of the Democrats who voted for health care are either in vulnerable or potentially vulnerable districts, including 18 who represent districts that went for McCain. Another 10 are in districts where Obama got less than 55% and so did the member; six are from districts where Obama got more than 55%, but the member got less than 55%; 14 are in districts which Obama won by less than 55%, but the member won by more than 55%; and at least another 12 are in districts where both they and Obama got more than 55%, but either have been competitive in the past or could be competitive.

Health Care for America Now (HCAN) has been organizing welcome-home rallies at airports to make sure Members who voted aye receive a warm greeting the next time they return to their districts. Let's follow HCAN's lead. If your representative is on First Read's list, please visit their website to call or e-mail them and say thank you for their vote on Saturday night. These Members need to know that their votes will help them, not hurt them, next November, and that we'll be standing right behind them when they repeat their bravery in the post-conference vote. Positive reinforcement and encouragement matter every bit as much as angry threats.