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Hillary Clinton - rising above sexism & misogyny
Hillary Clinton: Mad As Hell/Bitch:
Obama visited 57 states, says McCain losing his bearings
Obama Claims He's Visited 57 States
Double Talker and Liar Barack Obama Flip Flops On Iran
Obama Thinks We Have 57 States | Bonus Video -Tornado
Barack Obama - Dumber than Dumb - Gaffe Mania
Obama gaffe - cost
Obama gaffe on "breathalizer"
Yes Or No? Obama stumbles
Obama's Memorial Day Gaffe, Caught Lying About His Uncle
Obama 2+2=5
Obama Claims No One Clapped During Detroit, MI Speech
Slew of Gaffes Obama on Fox News
Obama's flip-flop on running and the iraq warL
Obama VS. Robert Gibbs on the surge
Obama on Iran - Threat, or not?
The Game of Expedience:
Obama Just words - just speeches - just think
Obama on Lobbiest bill
Obama on the Race Card
Obama on his dad and the flag?:
Barack Obama Sees Dead People
Obama's Memorial Day Gaffe
Obama in Sunrise
Barack Obama rally in Sioux Falls
Obama on Rezko
Obama Gets Afghanistan Language Wrong
A video portrait of Obama
SHOCKING Obama words: what he really thinks of white folks
Clinton Supporter Thrown Out of Rules Committee Meeting
Hillary Clinton: Mad As Hell/Bitch
DNC: Fractured Fairy Tales
DNC Rules & Bylaws Protest 1
Clinton Supporter Ejected From DNC Meeting Shows Bruises
Obama give Hillary the "finger"?
Obama Whines Then Refuses To Debate Anymore! PA
Hillary Kicked Obama's Ass In PA Debate
If Obama is the Nominee This is What We Will See
Michelle Obama's
Shocking Comments from Barack Obama's wife!!
Barack Obama Makes Shocking confession!!
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Monday, July 28, 2008
Saturday, July 26, 2008
Share with Prodcers and Executives Examples of Sexism in the Media
Thank you to everyone on our WMC Action Team who participated in our
campaign "Sexism Sells, But We're Not Buying It." Through your
efforts, the WMC has generated more than 200,000 views of our "Sexism
Sells" video and more than 6,800 signatures for our very first
petition campaign! Your efforts are sending a powerful message to
media executives that the era when media sexism would be tolerated or
seen as a joke is over.
Over the next several weeks, I will be meeting and speaking with the
executives responsible for the sexist language and behavior that we
exposed through "Sexism Sells." And so I'm asking for your help again.
Please take a moment to visit our Web site, the Majority Post, and
write us a message to share with the producers and executives who have
allowed this behavior to go on for far too long.
Some members of the media, including The New York Times, have tried to
dismiss complaints about media sexism as being specific to Hillary
Clinton, or not a big deal. But we know that sexism is never about one
women. When these comments or jokes are made in the media, they demean
all women, and weaken the media which is a crucial part of our
democracy.
And when one woman exits the stage, you can bet that the "bad boys" of
media will find another target. Already, Michelle Obama and Cindy
McCain are feeling the heat of the national media stage. That's why
we've launched the new WMC Sexism Watch, an online form where you can
help us track instances of media sexism.
As part of the WMC Action Team, we're counting on you. Please bookmark
http://www.womensmediacenter.com/sexism_watch.html. When you see
something that needs a response, fill out the form and help our staff
fight back against media sexism.
Thank you for your support.
Sincerely,
Carol Jenkins
PS - We know that you value our fight for women in the media. Please
make a donation today to ensure that The Women's Media Center can
continue our fight to make women visible and powerful in the media.
About us:
The Women's Media Center strives to make women visible and powerful in
the media. From our founding in 2005 by Jane Fonda, Robin Morgan, and
Gloria Steinem to our advocacy and media relations work today, we are
part of a strong feminist tradition that seeks to hold the media
accountable for presenting the world as we know it. Our mission is to
ensure that women and women's experiences are reflected in the media
just as women are present everywhere in the real world; that women are
represented as local, national, and global sources for and subjects of
the media; and that women media professionals have equal opportunities
for employment and advancement. In addition to the WMC founders,
current board members include Loreen Arbus, Cristina Azocar, Jodie
Evans, Gloria Feldt, Carol Jenkins, Teresa McBride, Pat Mitchell,
Jessica Neuwirth, Rossana Rosado, and Helen Zia. For more information,
please visit www.womensmediacenter.com.
campaign "Sexism Sells, But We're Not Buying It." Through your
efforts, the WMC has generated more than 200,000 views of our "Sexism
Sells" video and more than 6,800 signatures for our very first
petition campaign! Your efforts are sending a powerful message to
media executives that the era when media sexism would be tolerated or
seen as a joke is over.
Over the next several weeks, I will be meeting and speaking with the
executives responsible for the sexist language and behavior that we
exposed through "Sexism Sells." And so I'm asking for your help again.
Please take a moment to visit our Web site, the Majority Post, and
write us a message to share with the producers and executives who have
allowed this behavior to go on for far too long.
Some members of the media, including The New York Times, have tried to
dismiss complaints about media sexism as being specific to Hillary
Clinton, or not a big deal. But we know that sexism is never about one
women. When these comments or jokes are made in the media, they demean
all women, and weaken the media which is a crucial part of our
democracy.
And when one woman exits the stage, you can bet that the "bad boys" of
media will find another target. Already, Michelle Obama and Cindy
McCain are feeling the heat of the national media stage. That's why
we've launched the new WMC Sexism Watch, an online form where you can
help us track instances of media sexism.
As part of the WMC Action Team, we're counting on you. Please bookmark
http://www.womensmediacenter.com/sexism_watch.html. When you see
something that needs a response, fill out the form and help our staff
fight back against media sexism.
Thank you for your support.
Sincerely,
Carol Jenkins
PS - We know that you value our fight for women in the media. Please
make a donation today to ensure that The Women's Media Center can
continue our fight to make women visible and powerful in the media.
About us:
The Women's Media Center strives to make women visible and powerful in
the media. From our founding in 2005 by Jane Fonda, Robin Morgan, and
Gloria Steinem to our advocacy and media relations work today, we are
part of a strong feminist tradition that seeks to hold the media
accountable for presenting the world as we know it. Our mission is to
ensure that women and women's experiences are reflected in the media
just as women are present everywhere in the real world; that women are
represented as local, national, and global sources for and subjects of
the media; and that women media professionals have equal opportunities
for employment and advancement. In addition to the WMC founders,
current board members include Loreen Arbus, Cristina Azocar, Jodie
Evans, Gloria Feldt, Carol Jenkins, Teresa McBride, Pat Mitchell,
Jessica Neuwirth, Rossana Rosado, and Helen Zia. For more information,
please visit www.womensmediacenter.com.
Washington State Delegate Contact Information
For any corrections or changes, please email pumainwa@gmail.com
Elected Officials:
Rep. Rick Larsen (2nd District)
Rep. Brian Baird (3rd District)
Rep. Norm Dicks (6th District)
Rep. Jay Inslee (WA)
Rep. Jim McDermott (7th District)
Rep. Adam Smith (WA)
Gov. Chris Gregoire
Sen. Maria Cantwell (WA)
Sen. Patty Murray (WA)
Democratic National Committee Members:
Dwight Pelz - WA Democratic Party Chair
Eileen Macoll - WA Vice Chair
Ed Cote (coed@pacifier.com)
Sharon Mast (skmast@att.net)
David McDonald (davidm@prestongates.com)
Pat Noter WA DNC Member
Former Speaker Tom Foley (WA)
Ron Sims (WA)
*(source: wikipedia )
Elected Officials:
Rep. Rick Larsen (2nd District)
Rep. Brian Baird (3rd District)
Rep. Norm Dicks (6th District)
Rep. Jay Inslee (WA)
Rep. Jim McDermott (7th District)
Rep. Adam Smith (WA)
Gov. Chris Gregoire
Sen. Maria Cantwell (WA)
Sen. Patty Murray (WA)
Democratic National Committee Members:
Dwight Pelz - WA Democratic Party Chair
Eileen Macoll - WA Vice Chair
Ed Cote (coed@pacifier.com)
Sharon Mast (skmast@att.net)
David McDonald (davidm@prestongates.com)
Pat Noter WA DNC Member
Former Speaker Tom Foley (WA)
Ron Sims (WA)
| *Victor Collymore | Add-on |
*(source: wikipedia )
An Outrageous Attempt by the Bush Administration to Undermine Women's Rights
The Bush administration is up to its old tricks again, quietly putting ideology before science and women's health. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is poised to put in place new barriers to accessing common forms of contraception like birth control pills, emergency contraception and IUDs by labeling them "abortion." These proposed regulations set to be released next week will allow healthcare providers to refuse to provide contraception to women who need it. We can't let them get away with this underhanded move to undermine women's health and that's why I am sounding the alarm.
These rules pose a serious threat to providers and uninsured and low-income Americans seeking care. They could prevent providers of federally-funded family planning services, like Medicaid and Title X, from guaranteeing their patients access to the full range of comprehensive family planning services. They'll also build significant barriers to counseling, education, contraception and preventive health services for those who need it most: low-income and uninsured women and men.
The regulations could even invalidate state laws that currently ensure access to contraception for many Americans. In fact, they describe New York and California's laws requiring prescription drug insurance plans to provide coverage for contraceptives as part of "the problem." These rules would even interfere with New York State law that ensures survivors of sexual assault and rape receive emergency contraception in hospital emergency rooms.
We've seen this kind of ideologically driven move from the Bush administration before. Senator Patty Murray and I went toe to toe with the Bush administration to demand a decision on Plan B by the FDA. We won that fight and we need to win this one too.
When I learned about these proposed rules, I immediately joined with Senator Murray to call on the Bush administration to stop these dangerous plans. I am joining with New York family planning and healthcare advocates to spread the word. Now is the time to raise our voices. I will continue to press HHS and I hope you will join me. I have posted information on how to get involved here (http://www.hillpac.com/action/hhspetition ).
SOURCE: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/hillary-clinton/an-outrageous-attempt-by_b_114064.html
These rules pose a serious threat to providers and uninsured and low-income Americans seeking care. They could prevent providers of federally-funded family planning services, like Medicaid and Title X, from guaranteeing their patients access to the full range of comprehensive family planning services. They'll also build significant barriers to counseling, education, contraception and preventive health services for those who need it most: low-income and uninsured women and men.
The regulations could even invalidate state laws that currently ensure access to contraception for many Americans. In fact, they describe New York and California's laws requiring prescription drug insurance plans to provide coverage for contraceptives as part of "the problem." These rules would even interfere with New York State law that ensures survivors of sexual assault and rape receive emergency contraception in hospital emergency rooms.
We've seen this kind of ideologically driven move from the Bush administration before. Senator Patty Murray and I went toe to toe with the Bush administration to demand a decision on Plan B by the FDA. We won that fight and we need to win this one too.
When I learned about these proposed rules, I immediately joined with Senator Murray to call on the Bush administration to stop these dangerous plans. I am joining with New York family planning and healthcare advocates to spread the word. Now is the time to raise our voices. I will continue to press HHS and I hope you will join me. I have posted information on how to get involved here (http://www.hillpac.com/act
SOURCE: http://www.huffingtonpost.
Friday, July 25, 2008
Announcing: PUMA CONFERENCE 2008
Announcing: PUMA CONFERENCE 2008
Marriott Wardman Hotel
Washington, D.C.
August 8 – 10, 2008
Dear PUMAs,
The 2008 PUMA Conference Committee is ready to ROAR with these incredible conference deals! For the amazing (and we mean that sincerely) price of $250, you will receive the following:
- Lodging at a FIVE STAR hotel – the Marriott Wardman Park Hotel in Washington, D.C. for THREE nights (Thursday, Friday and Saturday)
- Breakfast on Saturday and Sunday.
- Lunch on Saturday.
- AND it also includes the price of the conference itself.
Mind boggling, crazy good isn’t it?
Registration will open tomorrow at 12noon PST at:
http://www.pumaconference08.com
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW:
After the first 250 people register at the $250 price, IT IS GONE.
As we are under tight time constraints with the hotel for numbers and commitment at this time, once you register there will be NO refunds. (Please reread that sentence before you register.)
1. YES we have a registration offer if you’re local or not planning to stay at the hotel. If you would like to attend without the hotel room, the price is $150 (or if you aren’t one of the first 250 to register).
2. YES we welcome vendors. If you would like to have a “vendor table,” you may do so (we reserve the right to determine if your organization is a good fit). We have 30 slots open for $100 per table.
3. YES we need sponsors. If you’re interested, please email us immediately at PUMAConference@yahoo.com.
4. YES you will have an opportunity to volunteer – you can do so during the registration process.
5. YES we are still working on how folks can participate via the internet and radio. Details will follow late next week.
Email us with any questions at pumaconference@yahoo.com.
READY? So are we! Meet you in D.C!
~ PUMA Conference Committee
Marriott Wardman Hotel
Washington, D.C.
August 8 – 10, 2008
Dear PUMAs,
The 2008 PUMA Conference Committee is ready to ROAR with these incredible conference deals! For the amazing (and we mean that sincerely) price of $250, you will receive the following:
- Lodging at a FIVE STAR hotel – the Marriott Wardman Park Hotel in Washington, D.C. for THREE nights (Thursday, Friday and Saturday)
- Breakfast on Saturday and Sunday.
- Lunch on Saturday.
- AND it also includes the price of the conference itself.
Mind boggling, crazy good isn’t it?
Registration will open tomorrow at 12noon PST at:
http://www.pumaconference0
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW:
After the first 250 people register at the $250 price, IT IS GONE.
As we are under tight time constraints with the hotel for numbers and commitment at this time, once you register there will be NO refunds. (Please reread that sentence before you register.)
1. YES we have a registration offer if you’re local or not planning to stay at the hotel. If you would like to attend without the hotel room, the price is $150 (or if you aren’t one of the first 250 to register).
2. YES we welcome vendors. If you would like to have a “vendor table,” you may do so (we reserve the right to determine if your organization is a good fit). We have 30 slots open for $100 per table.
3. YES we need sponsors. If you’re interested, please email us immediately at PUMAConference@yahoo.com.
4. YES you will have an opportunity to volunteer – you can do so during the registration process.
5. YES we are still working on how folks can participate via the internet and radio. Details will follow late next week.
Email us with any questions at pumaconference@yahoo.com.
READY? So are we! Meet you in D.C!
~ PUMA Conference Committee
Wednesday, July 23, 2008
Call and write the chairs of the DNC Rules Committee and tell them you want your vote represented
Call and write the chairs of the DNC Rules Committee and tell them you want your vote represented. More people voted for Hillary Clinton than any primary candidate in American history. 18 million Democrats voted for a candidate who is now being disappeared by her party. Why, when she commands the support of a majority of the voters in her party, is Hillary being confined to a symbolic role in Denver? By disappearing Hillary from the Convention what the party bosses are really doing is DISAPPEARING OUR VOTES. ALL EIGHTEEN MILLION OF THEM. This is a swindle of massive proportions, and folks, they are getting away with it. They are saying that our votes don't matter. That our delegates don't have a real role at the convention. That those sworn to represent us, to vote for us in Denver, don't really have a right to vote as it turns out.
Taking away the right of our delegates to vote? By extension, taking away our right to vote?
Are they serious?? Call today. Call as often as you can. Tell them to allow a true, meaningful roll call vote in Denver with Hillary Clinton's name in nomination.
David WaltersPresident, Walters Power International Email: david@walterspower.com
Phone: (405) 528-2860
Fax: (405) 528-2466
Email: leedss@dnc.org Phone: (202) 863-8000
Mary Rose Oakar President, American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee
Email: president@adc.org
Phone: (202) 244-2990 Fax: (202) 244-7968
Taking away the right of our delegates to vote? By extension, taking away our right to vote?
Are they serious?? Call today. Call as often as you can. Tell them to allow a true, meaningful roll call vote in Denver with Hillary Clinton's name in nomination.
David WaltersPresident, Walters Power International Email: david@walterspower.com
Phone: (405) 528-2860
Fax: (405) 528-2466
Email: leedss@dnc.org Phone: (202) 863-8000
Mary Rose Oakar President, American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee
Email: president@adc.org
Phone: (202) 244-2990 Fax: (202) 244-7968
Email or Fax Harold Ickes
July 21, 2008
FROM: Murphy
TO: Puma PAC Members
SUBJECT: Today's Puma PAC PROWL
Hello Puma PAC,
This is getting ridiculous. Hillary Clinton's campaign to win the nomination of our party won her more votes than any candidate in primary history. She won every big state Democrats need to win in November, most of them by double-digit margins: New York, New Jersey, California, Massachusetts, Michigan, Florida, Pennsylvania, Ohio. The list goes on. She also won the admiration and respect of tens of millions of Americans across party lines and backgrounds.
Neither candidate, Obama nor Clinton, has enough delegates to secure the nomination.
Her delegates represent US. They have a RIGHT to vote for the candidate we chose. She has a right to a FAIR fight.
This is important. Time is running out. We must do ALL that we can to insure that the DNC is FORCED to either allow Hillary Clinton's name to be put in nomination at the convention – for a REAL vote, OR to explain to all of us voters why they refuse to do so.
Send this email to Harold Ickes TODAY. Print it out and fax (FAX -- 202.223.0358) it to his office as well. Short and sweet is best – it really gets the message across.
SIGN your name by putting your name, city and sate above Puma Pac Democrat
Send this to hickes@msek.com and blind copy MamaPuma@pumapac.org
Subject:
We have a RIGHT to a fair FIGHT!
______________________________________________________________________
7/21/08
PUMA Democrat
PUMApac
Contact: Murphy@pumapac.org
Dear Harold Ickes,
Senator Clinton MUST be put into nomination for a REAL vote at the Convention. I'm a member of Puma PAC, People United Means Action (http://blog.pumapac.org), and one of MILLIONS who believe this nomination process has been hijacked.
We have a RIGHT to have our votes COUNT for something at the Convention.
Nominate Hillary for a REAL VOTE in Denver. Otherwise the members of Puma PAC will NOT support the illegitimate nominee.
Thank you,
Sincerely,
Puma PAC Democrat.
FROM: Murphy
TO: Puma PAC Members
SUBJECT: Today's Puma PAC PROWL
Hello Puma PAC,
This is getting ridiculous. Hillary Clinton's campaign to win the nomination of our party won her more votes than any candidate in primary history. She won every big state Democrats need to win in November, most of them by double-digit margins: New York, New Jersey, California, Massachusetts, Michigan, Florida, Pennsylvania, Ohio. The list goes on. She also won the admiration and respect of tens of millions of Americans across party lines and backgrounds.
Neither candidate, Obama nor Clinton, has enough delegates to secure the nomination.
Her delegates represent US. They have a RIGHT to vote for the candidate we chose. She has a right to a FAIR fight.
This is important. Time is running out. We must do ALL that we can to insure that the DNC is FORCED to either allow Hillary Clinton's name to be put in nomination at the convention – for a REAL vote, OR to explain to all of us voters why they refuse to do so.
Send this email to Harold Ickes TODAY. Print it out and fax (FAX -- 202.223.0358) it to his office as well. Short and sweet is best – it really gets the message across.
SIGN your name by putting your name, city and sate above Puma Pac Democrat
Send this to hickes@msek.com and blind copy MamaPuma@pumapac.org
Subject:
We have a RIGHT to a fair FIGHT!
______________________________________________________________________
7/21/08
PUMA Democrat
PUMApac
Contact: Murphy@pumapac.org
Dear Harold Ickes,
Senator Clinton MUST be put into nomination for a REAL vote at the Convention. I'm a member of Puma PAC, People United Means Action (http://blog.pumapac.org), and one of MILLIONS who believe this nomination process has been hijacked.
We have a RIGHT to have our votes COUNT for something at the Convention.
Nominate Hillary for a REAL VOTE in Denver. Otherwise the members of Puma PAC will NOT support the illegitimate nominee.
Thank you,
Sincerely,
Puma PAC Democrat.
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
Respond to Don Fowler and Alice Germond's "fatigue and irritation" letter
From Election Watch:
ELECTABILITY WATCH (EW)
Rasmussen: Obama 44%, McCain 41%.
Gallup: Obama 45%, McCain 42%.
All,
Last night Don Fowler and Alice Germond, 2 senior DNC leaders, wrote about their "fatigue and irritation" at those of us who are committed to the notion that the Democratic Party does not yet have a candidate, that neither Obama nor Senator Clinton obtained the support necessary to clinch the nomination. Clinton was elected by a majority of voters; Obama was selected by a majority of super delegates. Still, neither achieved an actual majority of total delegates.
Sorry Don and Alice to be so stubborn about the democratic process. Some of us find your efforts to bully and bulldoze to be a bit offensive. In particular we find your tactics heavy handed and undemocratic. Among other omissions, you have failed to COUNT EVERY VOTE. If you did, it would become even clearer how close the count is and how critical it is for the Super Delegates to now be allowed to assess the qualities and experience of each candidate in order to determine which is the electable Democrat who can bring the Democrats back into the White House.
So, please stop trying to round up the Clinton and undecided delegates like cattle. Many are already feeling uneasy by virtue of your bringing to Denver 74,000 Obama supporters. Why do you keep manipulating the system and the people? Are you afraid that Obama is not sealing the deal and the delegates, if given the chance, just might vote for Hillary as the electable Democrat? Mustn't let that happen, hmmmm??
Don and Alice. Please understand that the more you do this stuff, the more people join the EW and are writing to SDs to encourage them to have the courage to choose the electable Hillary. We now have some new contact information for some SDs, so for those who have been waiting to join the EW, now is the time! Please let me know.
GO GO GO!
Ricki
THREE RESPONSES TO "FATIGUE AND IRRITATION":
1) CHARTER OF THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY OF THE UNITED STATES
PREAMBLE
"We, the Democrats of the United States of America, united in common purpose, hereby rededicate ourselves to the principles which have historically sustained our Party. Recognizing that the vitality of the Nation's political institutions has been the foundation of its enduring strength, we acknowledge that a political party which wishes to lead must listen to those it would lead, a party which asks for the people's trust must prove that it trusts the people and a party which hopes to call forth the best the Nation can achieve must embody the best of the Nation's heritage and traditions.
What we seek for our Nation, we hope for all people: individual freedom in the framework of a just society, political freedom in the framework of meaningful participation by all citizens. Bound by the United States Constitution, aware that a party must be responsive to be worthy of responsibility, we pledge ourselves to open, honest endeavor and to the conduct of public affairs in a manner worthy of a society of free people. Under God, and for these ends and upon these principles, we do establish and adopt this Charter of the Democratic Party of the United States of America.
2) Dear Alice and Don, Please refund my tax dollars (by riverdaughter at The Confluence)
My state of NJ paid millions of dollars to have a primary. I dutifully voted in that primary for Hillary Clinton… And now you are telling me to shut up, sit down and support a candidate that did not win my state. A candidate whose name will be placed in nomination over the person who *did* win my state. A candidate who took the ill-gotten delegates from MI who were offered to him even though he earned none of them. Who took delegates who belonged to his opponents. A candidate who does not represent my sense of fairness and ethical behavior. A candidate who failed to defend the fourth amendment during FISA legislation, who fails to comment on the Bush administration rule redefining birth control as an abortifacient, who grandstands in Europe…
You are saying to me that I forked over my tax money for a sham primary. That is what your letter is saying. Your party has perpetrated a fraud on the states that conducted primaries and voted decisively for Hillary Clinton. The convention hasn't been held yet but you have pre-determined the outcome and have stripped my vote of any meaning. This is the message you are sending to me and others. Think very carefully if this is the message you meant. God help you if you really mean it.
3) FROM a Puma PAC Democrat:
Dear Mr. Fowler and Ms. Germond: You "confess" to feeling "a bit of fatigue and irritation with people who continue to carp, complain, and criticize the results of the primary and lay down conditions for their support." If listening to voters has become distressingly fatiguing and irritating to you both, perhaps you should consider a different line of work.
I am a member of Puma PAC, People United Means Action. As voters in the Democratic Party, we MOST CERTAINLY DO "lay down conditions" for our support. These conditions include a profound commitment to the Democratic process; enfranchisement of ALL Democratic voters; and a candidate who is ready and able to lead our country and LEAD US TO VICTORY in November.
You both, as well as your selected nominee, FAIL at meeting even one of these conditions. As a result, your selected nominee will absolutely, positively NOT receive our votes in November. That you compared, ineptly, a presidential primary election to a sporting event betrays your even deeper failure of leadership and competence.
Response from ELECTABILITY WATCH - 5; Letter To Super Delegates of the Democratic Party:
I am pleased to be writing to again this week in the context of the ELECTABILITY WATCH (5). Knowing that your only job at the Convention in Denver is to select the electable candidate to bring the Democrats back to the White House, and knowing that you take this responsibility very seriously, I believe that you will come to the conclusion that Hillary Clinton is that electable candidate. I have been glad to hear from some of you who agree with this assessment, and also from some who do not. Some of you have thanked the ELECTABILITY WATCHers for providing helpful information. Others have flicked us off by saying "it's all over"
In looking at the situation at the close of this week, there is no evidence that Obama is now able to "seal the deal" with the voters any more than he was able to during the primaries. We know that during the primaries, the more voters learned about Obama, the more they voted for Senator Clinton.
a) POLLING: The polling results are not encouraging for Obama. Specifically, this week:
Rasmussen: Clinton 50%, McCain 42%; Obama 46%, McCain 43%.
Rasmussen: Obama 44%, McCain 42%; Gallup Daily: Obama 45%, McCain 44%.
Gallup commented: "Though not a significant change, Obama's support has dropped out of "zone". Barack Obama and John McCain are now virtually tied in the voter preferences of national adults, with 45% saying they would vote for Obama and 44% backing McCain. This is the first time in more than two weeks that fewer than 46% of voters have picked Obama."
To me, a veteran Democrat, it is shocking and worrying that the Presumed Nominee is not leading by double digits at this point in the summer.
b) THE CONVENTION: Much to my great puzzlement, the DNC continues to refuse to confirm that the Convention in Denver will include, as in past practice, a fair and open nominating process, speeches and a State-by-State roll call. Could it be that the DNC is afraid that having prematurely coronated Obama, Hillary Clinton will be nominated because she is the Democrat who is electable and can return the Democrats to the White House?
So, in addition to choosing the electable candidate in Denver, I ask that, as Super Delegates, you be sure that the convention will be an open one, not just at Mile High Stadium, open to the elements. Only if the DNC hears forcefully from Super Delegates that it is not acceptable to appoint a candidate, especially one who did not have the majority of the primary popular vote, the DNC will not be able to pull this off. Please contact Howard Dean at (202) 863-8000 HowardDean@dnc.org, and Nancy Pelosi at (202) 225-4965 AmericanVoices@mail.house.gov
I am sure you are hearing from others as well that if the DNC wants party disunity, all it has to do is appear to bulldoze through Obama's nomination. PLEASE DO NOT LET THIS HAPPEN!
c) INTIMIDATION: This is a topic everyone would like to avoid, but I have been hearing from both SDs and pledged delegates that there is, in many places across the country, an undercurrent of intimidation - stories of threats to replace delegates who want to support Hillary Clinton, threats of credentials challenges to those perceived as "disloyal", names gone missing, etc. This may be the Chicago way, but it should not be the Democratic Party way. If this is happening to any of you or anyone you know, please let me know, in confidence. I think we can all agree that intimidation must not govern who governs.
d) SUSPENDED, NOT ENDED: Clinton delegates and others feeling buyer's remorse as they watch Obama throw core Democratic values "under the bus", please remember that Senator Clinton has not released her delegates and that there is a Delegate Help Desk available to you.
e) DON FOWLER AND ALICE GERMOND, 2 senior DNC leaders, wrote about their "fatigue and irritation" at those of us who are committed to the notion that the Democratic Party does not yet have a candidate, that neither Obama nor Senator Clinton obtained the support necessary to clinch the nomination. Clinton was elected by a majority of voters; Obama was selected by a majority of super delegates. Still, neither achieved an actual majority of total delegates.
Alice and Don, please read the DNC's own statement of purpose and reconsider your ill-advised letter:
CHARTER OF THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY OF THE UNITED STATES - PREAMBLE
We, the Democrats of the United States of America, united in common purpose, hereby rededicate ourselves to the principles which have historically sustained our Party. Recognizing that the vitality of the Nation's political institutions has been the foundation of its enduring strength, we acknowledge that a political party which wishes to lead must listen to those it would lead, a party which asks for the people's trust must prove that it trusts the people and a party which hopes to call forth the best the Nation can achieve must embody the best of the Nation's heritage and traditions.
What we seek for our Nation, we hope for all people: individual freedom in the framework of a just society, political freedom in the framework of meaningful participation by all citizens. Bound by the United States Constitution, aware that a party must be responsive to be worthy of responsibility, we pledge ourselves to open, honest endeavor and to the conduct of public affairs in a manner worthy of a society of free people. Under God, and for these ends and upon these principles, we do establish and adopt this Charter of the Democratic Party of the United States of America.
6) ENERGY INDEPENDENCE: One SD commented: "I heard Obama say on TV that he wants to give everyone a $700 energy credit to address rising fuel costs". I thought, "FROM TAXPAYER MONEY????? TO SUBSIDIZE OIL COMPANY PROFITS????? THIS IS A HORRIBLE IDEA! I liked Hillary Clinton's idea better: make the oil companies pay for it, not the American people.. "
Finally, below I have included some must see/hear links which I hope you will find helpful in your deliberations. I will be interested in any questions or comments you have.
She's simply the best, better than all the rest!!!http://www.blogger.com/img/gl.link.gif
GO GO GO!
Ricki Lieberman
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rt6JmgKfXzo
https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuHsZEQW7KXKWc1zUuTW9Sipb65zY3lAtwi69nzpkCQaA3DyB_5qPD5srP9ftWNlKQAWt-ahyiqzQPfp1Rq5aCQlnmviKkekJ9I2a_n2aOLSDCI30FG_Fk9jsoj6C64OB576sO11MVrcCG/s1600-h/CQ_PA_DG7_17.jpg
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=18882087
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KOYyWpuEjyU&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cCG5Tp4ZwZI
AND FINALLY,
On CNN today, Bill Schneider commented on what it might be like to be one of the 2000 Clinton Delegates in Mile High Stadium with 74,000 Obama supporters...???
--
Ricki Lieberman
610 West End Avenue
New York, New York 10024
212.580-5516
ELECTABILITY WATCH (EW)
Rasmussen: Obama 44%, McCain 41%.
Gallup: Obama 45%, McCain 42%.
All,
Last night Don Fowler and Alice Germond, 2 senior DNC leaders, wrote about their "fatigue and irritation" at those of us who are committed to the notion that the Democratic Party does not yet have a candidate, that neither Obama nor Senator Clinton obtained the support necessary to clinch the nomination. Clinton was elected by a majority of voters; Obama was selected by a majority of super delegates. Still, neither achieved an actual majority of total delegates.
Sorry Don and Alice to be so stubborn about the democratic process. Some of us find your efforts to bully and bulldoze to be a bit offensive. In particular we find your tactics heavy handed and undemocratic. Among other omissions, you have failed to COUNT EVERY VOTE. If you did, it would become even clearer how close the count is and how critical it is for the Super Delegates to now be allowed to assess the qualities and experience of each candidate in order to determine which is the electable Democrat who can bring the Democrats back into the White House.
So, please stop trying to round up the Clinton and undecided delegates like cattle. Many are already feeling uneasy by virtue of your bringing to Denver 74,000 Obama supporters. Why do you keep manipulating the system and the people? Are you afraid that Obama is not sealing the deal and the delegates, if given the chance, just might vote for Hillary as the electable Democrat? Mustn't let that happen, hmmmm??
Don and Alice. Please understand that the more you do this stuff, the more people join the EW and are writing to SDs to encourage them to have the courage to choose the electable Hillary. We now have some new contact information for some SDs, so for those who have been waiting to join the EW, now is the time! Please let me know.
GO GO GO!
Ricki
THREE RESPONSES TO "FATIGUE AND IRRITATION":
1) CHARTER OF THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY OF THE UNITED STATES
PREAMBLE
"We, the Democrats of the United States of America, united in common purpose, hereby rededicate ourselves to the principles which have historically sustained our Party. Recognizing that the vitality of the Nation's political institutions has been the foundation of its enduring strength, we acknowledge that a political party which wishes to lead must listen to those it would lead, a party which asks for the people's trust must prove that it trusts the people and a party which hopes to call forth the best the Nation can achieve must embody the best of the Nation's heritage and traditions.
What we seek for our Nation, we hope for all people: individual freedom in the framework of a just society, political freedom in the framework of meaningful participation by all citizens. Bound by the United States Constitution, aware that a party must be responsive to be worthy of responsibility, we pledge ourselves to open, honest endeavor and to the conduct of public affairs in a manner worthy of a society of free people. Under God, and for these ends and upon these principles, we do establish and adopt this Charter of the Democratic Party of the United States of America.
2) Dear Alice and Don, Please refund my tax dollars (by riverdaughter at The Confluence)
My state of NJ paid millions of dollars to have a primary. I dutifully voted in that primary for Hillary Clinton… And now you are telling me to shut up, sit down and support a candidate that did not win my state. A candidate whose name will be placed in nomination over the person who *did* win my state. A candidate who took the ill-gotten delegates from MI who were offered to him even though he earned none of them. Who took delegates who belonged to his opponents. A candidate who does not represent my sense of fairness and ethical behavior. A candidate who failed to defend the fourth amendment during FISA legislation, who fails to comment on the Bush administration rule redefining birth control as an abortifacient, who grandstands in Europe…
You are saying to me that I forked over my tax money for a sham primary. That is what your letter is saying. Your party has perpetrated a fraud on the states that conducted primaries and voted decisively for Hillary Clinton. The convention hasn't been held yet but you have pre-determined the outcome and have stripped my vote of any meaning. This is the message you are sending to me and others. Think very carefully if this is the message you meant. God help you if you really mean it.
3) FROM a Puma PAC Democrat:
Dear Mr. Fowler and Ms. Germond: You "confess" to feeling "a bit of fatigue and irritation with people who continue to carp, complain, and criticize the results of the primary and lay down conditions for their support." If listening to voters has become distressingly fatiguing and irritating to you both, perhaps you should consider a different line of work.
I am a member of Puma PAC, People United Means Action. As voters in the Democratic Party, we MOST CERTAINLY DO "lay down conditions" for our support. These conditions include a profound commitment to the Democratic process; enfranchisement of ALL Democratic voters; and a candidate who is ready and able to lead our country and LEAD US TO VICTORY in November.
You both, as well as your selected nominee, FAIL at meeting even one of these conditions. As a result, your selected nominee will absolutely, positively NOT receive our votes in November. That you compared, ineptly, a presidential primary election to a sporting event betrays your even deeper failure of leadership and competence.
Response from ELECTABILITY WATCH - 5; Letter To Super Delegates of the Democratic Party:
I am pleased to be writing to again this week in the context of the ELECTABILITY WATCH (5). Knowing that your only job at the Convention in Denver is to select the electable candidate to bring the Democrats back to the White House, and knowing that you take this responsibility very seriously, I believe that you will come to the conclusion that Hillary Clinton is that electable candidate. I have been glad to hear from some of you who agree with this assessment, and also from some who do not. Some of you have thanked the ELECTABILITY WATCHers for providing helpful information. Others have flicked us off by saying "it's all over"
In looking at the situation at the close of this week, there is no evidence that Obama is now able to "seal the deal" with the voters any more than he was able to during the primaries. We know that during the primaries, the more voters learned about Obama, the more they voted for Senator Clinton.
a) POLLING: The polling results are not encouraging for Obama. Specifically, this week:
Rasmussen: Clinton 50%, McCain 42%; Obama 46%, McCain 43%.
Rasmussen: Obama 44%, McCain 42%; Gallup Daily: Obama 45%, McCain 44%.
Gallup commented: "Though not a significant change, Obama's support has dropped out of "zone". Barack Obama and John McCain are now virtually tied in the voter preferences of national adults, with 45% saying they would vote for Obama and 44% backing McCain. This is the first time in more than two weeks that fewer than 46% of voters have picked Obama."
To me, a veteran Democrat, it is shocking and worrying that the Presumed Nominee is not leading by double digits at this point in the summer.
b) THE CONVENTION: Much to my great puzzlement, the DNC continues to refuse to confirm that the Convention in Denver will include, as in past practice, a fair and open nominating process, speeches and a State-by-State roll call. Could it be that the DNC is afraid that having prematurely coronated Obama, Hillary Clinton will be nominated because she is the Democrat who is electable and can return the Democrats to the White House?
So, in addition to choosing the electable candidate in Denver, I ask that, as Super Delegates, you be sure that the convention will be an open one, not just at Mile High Stadium, open to the elements. Only if the DNC hears forcefully from Super Delegates that it is not acceptable to appoint a candidate, especially one who did not have the majority of the primary popular vote, the DNC will not be able to pull this off. Please contact Howard Dean at (202) 863-8000 HowardDean@dnc.org, and Nancy Pelosi at (202) 225-4965 AmericanVoices@mail.house.gov
I am sure you are hearing from others as well that if the DNC wants party disunity, all it has to do is appear to bulldoze through Obama's nomination. PLEASE DO NOT LET THIS HAPPEN!
c) INTIMIDATION: This is a topic everyone would like to avoid, but I have been hearing from both SDs and pledged delegates that there is, in many places across the country, an undercurrent of intimidation - stories of threats to replace delegates who want to support Hillary Clinton, threats of credentials challenges to those perceived as "disloyal", names gone missing, etc. This may be the Chicago way, but it should not be the Democratic Party way. If this is happening to any of you or anyone you know, please let me know, in confidence. I think we can all agree that intimidation must not govern who governs.
d) SUSPENDED, NOT ENDED: Clinton delegates and others feeling buyer's remorse as they watch Obama throw core Democratic values "under the bus", please remember that Senator Clinton has not released her delegates and that there is a Delegate Help Desk available to you.
e) DON FOWLER AND ALICE GERMOND, 2 senior DNC leaders, wrote about their "fatigue and irritation" at those of us who are committed to the notion that the Democratic Party does not yet have a candidate, that neither Obama nor Senator Clinton obtained the support necessary to clinch the nomination. Clinton was elected by a majority of voters; Obama was selected by a majority of super delegates. Still, neither achieved an actual majority of total delegates.
Alice and Don, please read the DNC's own statement of purpose and reconsider your ill-advised letter:
CHARTER OF THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY OF THE UNITED STATES - PREAMBLE
We, the Democrats of the United States of America, united in common purpose, hereby rededicate ourselves to the principles which have historically sustained our Party. Recognizing that the vitality of the Nation's political institutions has been the foundation of its enduring strength, we acknowledge that a political party which wishes to lead must listen to those it would lead, a party which asks for the people's trust must prove that it trusts the people and a party which hopes to call forth the best the Nation can achieve must embody the best of the Nation's heritage and traditions.
What we seek for our Nation, we hope for all people: individual freedom in the framework of a just society, political freedom in the framework of meaningful participation by all citizens. Bound by the United States Constitution, aware that a party must be responsive to be worthy of responsibility, we pledge ourselves to open, honest endeavor and to the conduct of public affairs in a manner worthy of a society of free people. Under God, and for these ends and upon these principles, we do establish and adopt this Charter of the Democratic Party of the United States of America.
6) ENERGY INDEPENDENCE: One SD commented: "I heard Obama say on TV that he wants to give everyone a $700 energy credit to address rising fuel costs". I thought, "FROM TAXPAYER MONEY????? TO SUBSIDIZE OIL COMPANY PROFITS????? THIS IS A HORRIBLE IDEA! I liked Hillary Clinton's idea better: make the oil companies pay for it, not the American people.. "
Finally, below I have included some must see/hear links which I hope you will find helpful in your deliberations. I will be interested in any questions or comments you have.
She's simply the best, better than all the rest!!!http://www.blogger.com/img/gl.link.gif
GO GO GO!
Ricki Lieberman
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rt6JmgKfXzo
https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuHsZEQW7KXKWc1zUuTW9Sipb65zY3lAtwi69nzpkCQaA3DyB_5qPD5srP9ftWNlKQAWt-ahyiqzQPfp1Rq5aCQlnmviKkekJ9I2a_n2aOLSDCI30FG_Fk9jsoj6C64OB576sO11MVrcCG/s1600-h/CQ_PA_DG7_17.jpg
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=18882087
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KOYyWpuEjyU&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cCG5Tp4ZwZI
AND FINALLY,
On CNN today, Bill Schneider commented on what it might be like to be one of the 2000 Clinton Delegates in Mile High Stadium with 74,000 Obama supporters...???
--
Ricki Lieberman
610 West End Avenue
New York, New York 10024
212.580-5516
TALKING POINTS MEMO 15JUL08
PUMAs,
I'm forwarding the handy Talking Points Doc. If anyone wishes to add or change, please let me know. I just want to get this out so that everyone can communicate from the same page.
The PUMA protest w/Michelle Obama is tomorrow at Qwest Field. Folks will meet around 11am. It won't take long. Please consider going! Contact jeanniestratton@comcast.net for details!
Joanie
Talking Points Tips:
-Seek out media opportunities
-Start dialogue with (former?)Hillary supporters
-Be well-prepared before speaking
-Avoid inflammatory or emotional terms like “Obama’s a liar.”
-Emotional reads crazy
-Have facts and references ready for any statement that you make
-Speak Slowly
-Caution: Be prepared to answer common media traps:
“Will you vote McCain?”
“Hillary and Obama are virtually the same,why vote against your interests?”
“But Hillary has asked you to support Obama!”
Talking Points:
.
1. Obama is NOT YET the nominee
2. Obama is UNELECTABLE*, ILLEGITIMATE and UNQUALIFIED
3. It is our obligation to choose the most ELECTABLE* candidate.
4. OUR GOALS ARE NOT FAR-FETCHED.
5. POLITICAL HISTORY IS FULL OF SURPRISES (cite history)
6. Obama and Hillary are NOT INTERCHANGABLE in their stance on the issues.
7. Obama has made serious REVERSALS away from Democratic core values.
8. OUR VOTE IS POWERFUL-WE HOLD THE CARDS
*Please be prepared to counter false polls that put him ahead, or true polls that show him even with McCain. Cite the fact that he LOST the significant states, and does not poll well with the demographics that decide elections. If careful, you can cite the fact that Republican attacks do not begin until after the convention.
Successful tactics for revealing Obama to under-informed Progressives:
Stay fact-based and unemotional
Provide complete list of reversals from promised Progressive positions
Emphasize that Obama will NOT care for the average American:
-Heath Care
-Privacy
-Future-Environment/Energy
-Social Security
-National Security
-Economy
Cite Hillary’s UNWAIVERING positions/credible endorsements on these issues
Accessibility to PUMA materials:
-Need for quality materials, easy to find, duplicate and distribute
-Links/Resources:
1. Excellent Source for Superdelegate Information http://www.sourcewatch.org/index.php?title=Texas_2008_presidential_primary_and_superdelegates
2. Source for easy-access PUMA-related information. Media appearances, calendar, materials for circulation: Hillarysupporters.com
3. Janis’ Historically-based flyers promoting an open convention: http://www.io.com/~janis/pumaflyers.zip
I'm forwarding the handy Talking Points Doc. If anyone wishes to add or change, please let me know. I just want to get this out so that everyone can communicate from the same page.
The PUMA protest w/Michelle Obama is tomorrow at Qwest Field. Folks will meet around 11am. It won't take long. Please consider going! Contact jeanniestratton@comcast.net for details!
Joanie
Talking Points Tips:
-Seek out media opportunities
-Start dialogue with (former?)Hillary supporters
-Be well-prepared before speaking
-Avoid inflammatory or emotional terms like “Obama’s a liar.”
-Emotional reads crazy
-Have facts and references ready for any statement that you make
-Speak Slowly
-Caution: Be prepared to answer common media traps:
“Will you vote McCain?”
“Hillary and Obama are virtually the same,why vote against your interests?”
“But Hillary has asked you to support Obama!”
Talking Points:
.
1. Obama is NOT YET the nominee
2. Obama is UNELECTABLE*, ILLEGITIMATE and UNQUALIFIED
3. It is our obligation to choose the most ELECTABLE* candidate.
4. OUR GOALS ARE NOT FAR-FETCHED.
5. POLITICAL HISTORY IS FULL OF SURPRISES (cite history)
6. Obama and Hillary are NOT INTERCHANGABLE in their stance on the issues.
7. Obama has made serious REVERSALS away from Democratic core values.
8. OUR VOTE IS POWERFUL-WE HOLD THE CARDS
*Please be prepared to counter false polls that put him ahead, or true polls that show him even with McCain. Cite the fact that he LOST the significant states, and does not poll well with the demographics that decide elections. If careful, you can cite the fact that Republican attacks do not begin until after the convention.
Successful tactics for revealing Obama to under-informed Progressives:
Stay fact-based and unemotional
Provide complete list of reversals from promised Progressive positions
Emphasize that Obama will NOT care for the average American:
-Heath Care
-Privacy
-Future-Environment/Energy
-Social Security
-National Security
-Economy
Cite Hillary’s UNWAIVERING positions/credible endorsements on these issues
Accessibility to PUMA materials:
-Need for quality materials, easy to find, duplicate and distribute
-Links/Resources:
1. Excellent Source for Superdelegate Information http://www.sourcewatch.org/index.php?title=Texas_2008_presidential_primary_and_superdelegates
2. Source for easy-access PUMA-related information. Media appearances, calendar, materials for circulation: Hillarysupporters.com
3. Janis’ Historically-based flyers promoting an open convention: http://www.io.com/~janis/pumaflyers.zip
13JUL08 Action Items
To those that are on this list, and didn't make it last night, please contact me if there is anything you want to do. I will do my best to keep you all in the loop and informed. Here is the recap of last night's meeting from Jen:
Please feel free to add and alert me to changes.
Joanie
Hi Joanie! Thanks again for having the meeting at your home last night. Here are the key points/actions I recorded from last night's discussion.
Goal: open convention where delegates can vote
Actions:
1. Identify super delegates who are still aligned with Hillary and those who switched late (Gilbert)
2. Identify WA delegates (Jen)
3. Identify problems with obama (Joanie, Lori, Ron)
4. Press release mailing list (Joanie, Ohio)
Those are our short term actions due by Wednesday.
Longer term:
1. Switch 200 SDs back to Hillary
2. Develop a process for getting negative information out
3. Influence polling to illustrate obama's lack of viability
4. Adopt a pol – support SD sticking with Hillary in a visible way $$
5. Discover ways to support WA (and other Hillary) Delegates to hold the line at the convention
6. Develop press releases to get our message out
We also talked about other visibility issues but there weren't any actions assigned to these:
How many of us are there?
How much money did we generate to pay down Hillary's debt and how quickly?
Should we demonstrate outside pro-obama or TV stations?
Thanks again for having this meeting!
Jen
Please feel free to add and alert me to changes.
Joanie
Hi Joanie! Thanks again for having the meeting at your home last night. Here are the key points/actions I recorded from last night's discussion.
Goal: open convention where delegates can vote
Actions:
1. Identify super delegates who are still aligned with Hillary and those who switched late (Gilbert)
2. Identify WA delegates (Jen)
3. Identify problems with obama (Joanie, Lori, Ron)
4. Press release mailing list (Joanie, Ohio)
Those are our short term actions due by Wednesday.
Longer term:
1. Switch 200 SDs back to Hillary
2. Develop a process for getting negative information out
3. Influence polling to illustrate obama's lack of viability
4. Adopt a pol – support SD sticking with Hillary in a visible way $$
5. Discover ways to support WA (and other Hillary) Delegates to hold the line at the convention
6. Develop press releases to get our message out
We also talked about other visibility issues but there weren't any actions assigned to these:
How many of us are there?
How much money did we generate to pay down Hillary's debt and how quickly?
Should we demonstrate outside pro-obama or TV stations?
Thanks again for having this meeting!
Jen
Email re PUMA meeting 13JUL08
Hello Fellow PUMAS,
Thank you for coming all the way over here last night! I thought it was a great meeting -- we miraculously emerged with an action plan!
I will be forwarding Jen's summary/action points following this e-mail.
We discussed Michelle Obama's visit, and we had the day wrong. It is this THURSDAY-info below. For those that expressed reservation about going out of concern that there would not be enough PUMA presence, remember that there are more folks that will be alerted to this event by PUMApac, as well as some from 18 Million Voices.
Please take the time to register at PUMApac if you haven't already. It's the best way to be alerted to events and connected as a broader group.
Yours,
Joanie
Thank you for coming all the way over here last night! I thought it was a great meeting -- we miraculously emerged with an action plan!
I will be forwarding Jen's summary/action points following this e-mail.
We discussed Michelle Obama's visit, and we had the day wrong. It is this THURSDAY-info below. For those that expressed reservation about going out of concern that there would not be enough PUMA presence, remember that there are more folks that will be alerted to this event by PUMApac, as well as some from 18 Million Voices.
Please take the time to register at PUMApac if you haven't already. It's the best way to be alerted to events and connected as a broader group.
Yours,
Joanie
Clinton Dem Action Alert 17JUL08: Write Senator Clinton!
Dear Clinton Dem,
Americans are finally hearing our message around the country - and they know that we are serious in our stance: Hillary Clinton is the best possible candidate to defeat John McCain in the fall. If the party ignores that fact it will be at their own peril.
The DNC, congressional democrats and delegates are now beginning to fathom the depth of the electorate's skepticism about the electability of their presumptive nominee. There are a vast number of voters that question whether he possesses the judgment, experience, resolve or readiness to take on the toughest job in the world. Our country is experiencing trying times not endured in decades and on-the-job-training is a luxury we can't afford. Fortunately, we don't have to -- there is still time for the Democrats to do the right thing and allow Senator Clinton a fair and meaningful roll call vote at the convention.
The PUMA movement would never have taken off as it did if we were just a few "bitter voters". Many Democrats are deeply disturbed by the way this primary played out -- especially the lack of leadership shown by the DNC and the ill-advised alignment against our most qualified candidate, Hillary Clinton, by some party "elites".
In conjunction with other PUMA sites, we request that you call, write, or fax to Hillary's D.C. office and make a simple request:
"We want our delegates to have the opportunity to vote for Hillary as our "nominee" at the convention. Our votes aren't for negotiation and our pledged delegates aren't for negotiation. Unity doesn't come from a declaration -- it comes from action. The action that will legitimize this process is the a fair, meaningful roll call vote at the convention.
Please let Senator Clinton know that we still support her and we encourage (and expect her) to hold her ground to make sure it happens! Thank you!"
While Obama has been flopping, super delegates have been flipping. If there were no chance of Hillary winning the nomination with a roll call vote, there wouldn't be such a strong effort to render that vote merely "symbolic".
We are making a difference. Intelligent people are beginning to consider the possibility that we really are the voice of reason and the conscience of the Democratic Party. Please...contact Senator Clinton today and ask her to insist on a fair and meaningful roll call vote at the convention!
Washington, D.C.
Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton
United States Senate
476 Russell Senate Office Building
Washington, DC 20510
Phone: (202) 224-4451
General Fax: (202) 228-0282
Open Letter to Howard Dean
Sign the open letter to Howard Dean to put Senator Clinton’s name in as a nominee at the convention (created by the Denver Group): http://www.ipetitions.com/petition/TheDenverGroup/?e
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