weighted to Obama's favor.
I don't know the make up of the MoveOn organization but i do notice when i
read their site they emphasis health, anti war and women's issues so i
suspect it is a women majority for subscribers. And progressive women have
been supporting Hilary on gender concerns but now other major issues are
coming into play.
Women have primarily got Hilary into the 'finals' which is a real triumph in
my opinion.
And since the candidate field has narrowed it has also leveled (one of each)
and maybe in the favor of Obama on emotional issues.
Bill may not be helping Hilary as people are wondering will we be getting
one or two Clintons? And who will be making the calls? I would think it
would be Hilary but then should we even need to consider this?
And the Caroline Kennedy and clan endorsement and statement of 'time for a
change' rang true and especially for allot of younger voters.
Obama just has allot less baggage bad and good and that's a plus if the
voters are disappointed with the lack of action by the sitting Democratic
Congress and especially around NOT bring the troops home and the looming
economic issues. Like... is that a lake or cesspool directly ahead?
If dramatic leadership and result are the issue Pelosi is no shining star
and maybe they haven't dotted the eyes or is it i's. But people are scared
this time and they don't want to make another mistake and vote for a
candidate who may also be 'influenced' by big money as well as a small
country in the middle east.
The election is not about who is going to win the election... the Demos or
the Repo's.
"Mommy, what's a Republican? Sweetie, it's just another name for Dinosaurs
and they are almost extinct."
So it's entirely between Obama and Clinton. A completely new occurrence for
presidential elections since WW2.
----- Original Message -----
From: Eli Pariser, MoveOn.org Political Action
To: larrylewisl
Sent: Friday, February 01, 2008 1:38 PM
Subject: MoveOn Members Endorse Obama
MoveOn members voted to endorse Barack Obama.
By volunteering these next four days before "Super Tuesday" we
can help elect a progressive president for the next four years. Can you
volunteer to help Obama win?
Volunteer today!
Vote results
Obama: 197,444
70.4%
Clinton: 83,084
29.6%
Dear MoveOn member,
With hundreds of thousands of ballots cast across the country, for the first
time in MoveOn's history, we've voted together to endorse a presidential
candidate in the primary. That candidate is Barack Obama.
Something big is clearly happening. A few weeks ago, MoveOn members we
surveyed were split. But with John Edwards bowing out, progressives are
coming together. Obama won over 70% of the vote yesterday, and he's moving
up in polls nationwide.1 As comments poured in from MoveOn members across
the country, the sense of hope was inspiring. Here's how Christine Y. in New
Jersey put it:
"I've never felt so strongly about any one candidate in my entire life. He's
truly an inspiration to all of us-especially the younger generation. I will
stand by him 100% for as long as he's willing to stand up and fight for this
country!"
What does MoveOn's endorsement mean? People-power. Together, we are 3.2
million Americans who care about our country and want change. Half of us
live in states with primaries or caucuses this coming "Super Tuesday."
We know how to roll up our sleeves and win elections, and if we all pitch in
together between now and Tuesday, we can help Sen. Obama win the biggest
primary day in American history. Think about it: volunteering during the
next four days could mean four years of a progressive president. Can you
sign up right now to volunteer for Obama's campaign? Click here:
http://pol.moveon.org/volunteerforobama/?id=12015-6816368-f9j_Y7&t=535
There are lots of ways to help. You can call voters from home, go
door-to-door with others in your community, travel to "Super Tuesday"
states, donate, put up a yard sign, volunteer in a campaign office, or join
a local meetup. Senator Obama is running a grassroots campaign, and there's
a role for everyone.
Many of us feel like change is within reach for the first time in years.
Here's some more of what MoveOn members see in Obama:
"This country needs real, progressive transformation. Barack Obama is the
candidate who gives us the best hope of uniting and inspiring the nation to
move in that direction, while also restoring America's dignity and standing
as a member of the global community."-James M., Connecticut
"While I'm impressed with Clinton and believe she would make a very good
president, I'm actually MOVED by Obama. In the end, I believe if Obama is
elected he has the potential to bring the country together behind
him."-Patricia S., Wisconsin
"He was right on the biggest question of the era-opposing the war from the
start."-Jacob S., Washington, D.C.
"I support Barack Obama for the same reasons I support MoveOn.org: the more
people are inspired to get involved, the better the outcome for our country.
Senator Obama has demonstrated a unique capacity to inspire participation
and to make public service 'cool' again. He is also sound on all the issues
that matter to me and my family."-Liz B., New York
"I live in a red state, and I see my conservative neighbors and friends
showing a positive interest in Barack. They like him. They are ready to be
swayed. And I see my Democratic friends and family members getting excited
like never before...With Barack as our candidate, I am convinced that we can
win in a landslide in 2008 and usher in a new era of progressive
politics."-Desirina B., Georgia
To be clear, we won't always agree with all of Obama's positions. And MoveOn
members said overwhelmingly that, regardless of who wins the Democratic
nomination, we'll work hard to win the White House in 2008. Whatever happens
in the primary, we'll push the Democratic nominee to campaign progressively
and then we'll push them to fulfill their promises after they win.
The building of a progressive consensus around Senator Obama is tangible.
Earlier this week, John F. Kennedy's daughter Caroline Kennedy said Obama is
the first presidential candidate to be as inspirational as her father.2
Yesterday, progressive magazine The Nation said that electing Obama is "a
chance we can't pass up."3 And then DailyKos.com, the most widely read
progressive blog, announced Obama won 76% in a reader poll this week.4
It's time to get to work electing a president who is inspiring a nation and
is talking about big, progressive change. Click here to volunteer in these
next crucial days:
http://pol.moveon.org/volunteerforobama/?id=12015-6816368-f9j_Y7&t=536
This is just the beginning of a long road to victory in November. Thanks for
all you do, and will do to change our country for the better in 2008.
-Eli, Wes, Joan, Justin, Adam G., Adam R., Ilyse, Karin, Nita, Noah, Marika,
Laura, Peter, Anna, Matt, Daniel, Carrie, Tanya, and the MoveOn.org
Political Action Team
Friday, February 1st, 2008
P.S. As we were about to click "send" we received the following response
from Senator Obama. We wanted to share it with you: "In just a few years,
the members of MoveOn have once again demonstrated that real change comes
not from the top-down, but from the bottom-up. From their principled
opposition to the Iraq war-a war I also opposed from the start-to their
strong support for a number of progressive causes, MoveOn shows what
Americans can achieve when we come together in a grassroots movement for
change. I thank them for their support and look forward to working with
their members in the weeks and months ahead."
Sources:
1. "Race Tightening Between Obama and Clinton," The Nation, January 31, 2008
http://www.moveon.org/r?r=3364&id=12015-6816368-f9j_Y7&t=537
2. "A President Like My Father," Caroline Kennedy in the New York Times,
January 27, 2008
http://www.moveon.org/r?r=3360&id=12015-6816368-f9j_Y7&t=538
3. "The Choice," Chris Hayes in The Nation, January 31, 2008
http://www.thenation.com/doc/20080218/hayes
4. "2008: 1/30 results," DailyKos.com reader poll, January 30, 2008
http://www.moveon.org/r?r=3361&id=12015-6816368-f9j_Y7&t=539
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