Michael Moore Delivers Stern Warning To Democrats

Filmmaker Michael Moore warned Congressional Democrats Tuesday that their re-elections could be at stake if they fail to deliver a public option and stronger financial regulation.

“When [voters] see a hypocrite … they will be relentless in working against you, even if it means the Democrat doesn’t win,” Moore said during a speech hosted by the consumer advocacy organization Public Citizen.

“We’ll find Republicans who are smart enough to realize that the majority of Americans want universal health care,” Moore added.

Moore singled out Sen. Chris Dodd (D-Conn.) as one member of Congress particularly vulnerable to being ousted in 2010.

The filmmaker also criticized President Barack Obama’s handling of the health care reform debate.

“It saddens me when I see you, President Obama, out there stumping for health care reform. There is no enthusiastic support for your position,” Moore said. “The reason for that… is that you started with a compromise.”

“Anybody who’s negotiated anything knows you don’t start with your final position,” Moore said. “You started in a place where you had no wiggle room.”

Moore directed the controversial documentaries “Bowling for Columbine” and “Fahrenheit 9/11.” His next film, “Capitalism: A Love Story,” will be released Friday.