MoveOn Members Endorse Obama
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=12015-834955-hUrBU4&t=535_
(http://pol.moveon.org/volunteerforobama/?id=12015-834955-hUrBU4&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=12015-834955-hUrBU4&t=536_
(http://pol.moveon.org/volunteerforobama/?id=12015-834955-hUrBU4&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=12015-834955-hUrBU4&t=537_
(http://www.moveon.org/r?r=3364&id=12015-834955-hUrBU4&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=12015-834955-hUrBU4&t=538_
(http://www.moveon.org/r?r=3360&id=12015-834955-hUrBU4&t=538)
3. "The Choice," Chris Hayes in The Nation, January 31, 2008
_http://www.thenation.com/doc/20080218/hayes_
(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=12015-834955-hUrBU4&t=539
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