« Jackie Mason '08 Vlog 9 John McCain is a Phony! | Main | In Counrtry - Thank You Troops! »
February 02, 2008
MoveOn.org Endorses Barak Hussein Obama
Obama Wins Endorsement of MoveOn.org
LOS ANGELES
As the Democratic presidential rivals dashed into a final weekend of campaigning before the nominating contests here and in 21 other states next Tuesday, Senator Barack Obama collected the endorsement on Friday of a leading antiwar group, MoveOn.org. He said his opposition to the war would make him a stronger general election candidate.
The endorsement by MoveOn .org is the first time the group has weighed in during a Democratic primary. In a poll of its members, 1.7 million of whom live in the 22 states holding contests next week, Mr. Obama outpaced Mrs. Clinton 70 percent to 30 percent.
“The enormity of the challenges require someone who knows how to inspire millions to get involved to change the direction of our country,” said Eli Pariser, executive director of MoveOn.org
From MoveOn.org website
MoveOn Endorsement Throws Progressive Weight Behind Barack Obama
In a resounding vote today, MoveOn.org Political Action's members nationwide voted to endorse Senator Barack Obama for the Democratic nomination for President. The group, with 3.2 million members nationwide and over 1.7 million members in Super Tuesday states, will immediately begin to mobilize on behalf of Senator Obama. The vote favored Senator Obama to Senator Clinton by 70.4% to 29.6%.
Senator Obama accepted the endorsement stating:
"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."
Eli Pariser, MoveOn.org's Executive Director, issued the following statement on the group's endorsement:
"Our members' endorsement of Senator Obama is a clear call for a new America at this critical moment in history. Seven years of the disastrous policies of the Bush Administration have left the country desperate for change. We need a President who will bring to bear the strong leadership and vision required to end the war in Iraq, provide health care to every American, deal with our climate crisis, and restore America's standing in the world. The enormity of the challenges require someone who knows how to inspire millions to get involved to change the direction of our country, and someone who will be willing to change business as usual in Washington. Senator Barack Obama has proved he can and will be that President.
"With 3.2 million members nationwide and over 1.7 million members in states that vote next Tuesday, we'll be able to immediately jump into action in support of Senator Obama's candidacy. We've learned that the key to achieving change in Washington without compromising core values is having a galvanized electorate to back you up. And Barack Obama has our members 'fired up and ready to go' on that front.
"We congratulate Sens. Clinton, Dodd and Biden, former Senator Edwards, Governor Richardson, Congressman Kucinich and former Senator Gravel on running tremendous campaigns. We thank them for their contributions to the important debate that has gripped our nation and for their ongoing engagement with our members. We're looking forward to working together to bring progressive values to the nation's capitol and to end this disastrous war in Iraq. MoveOn members are committed to putting a Democrat in the White House in 2008 and ushering in a new era of progressive values no matter who wins the nomination."
MoveOn members' comments in the vote reflect the reasons they support Senator Obama:
"Obama's grassroots organizing experience and unifying message combine to show he will work for working people and speak to a broad cross section of the American public. We need this," said Linda Blong of Penngrove, CA.
"There are defining moments in our nation's political history and this is one of them. Barack Obama appeals to the very BEST of the American Spirit," said Estina Baker, Hackensack, NJ
"Barack Obama represents CHANGE in so many levels. He brings HOPE that America can, again, be respected by the rest of the world and that Americans can be proud, again, of our leaders!" Isabelle Mollien, Denver, CO
"Obama has the ability to draw people to him, to energize people who generally don't vote, to create an atmosphere of long-overdue possibility around himself and what he could bring to the office. It is my belief that he can re-establish the lost connection between the American people and their leader, and put our country back on course to be a positive force in the world." Matthew Smith in Columbus, OH
MoveOn's endorsement means a fresh infusion of people-power for Obama in the critical days before Super Tuesday. MoveOn will immediately connect thousands of progressive activists into the Obama GOTV volunteer operation. It will also use the same cutting-edge computer-based phone program that made 7 million GOTV calls for Democrats in 2006 to allow MoveOn members to call other MoveOn members in Feb. 5 states and encourage them to vote for Obama.
Today's endorsement is the first time MoveOn.org has endorsed a candidate for President in the Democratic primary.
Over the past year, MoveOn surveyed a rotating sample of 30,000 members each week to determine their membership's preference in the Democratic presidential primary.
For months, MoveOn members were divided among many candidates -- as many waited to see who would take bold progressive positions on the issues.
As the primary race has gained momentum, the polling showed a consensus forming and, with Senator John Edward's withdrawal from the race, members made their decision in favor of Senator Obama. The vote took place from Thursday, January 31st to Friday, February 1st.
.
Wild Thing's comment........
Can you imagine any of this happening when we were kids? The kind of candidates running for office and the kind of people backing them, that endorse them. God help us all!
I remember when I first learned about the Progressive Socialist party, and how so many of those in our House and Congress are members, how shocked I was. They were all Democrats but even so, just to know that anyone in our government at any level was that kind of person. It sent chills through me the same way this kind of thing with MoveOn.org does.
I posted a few awhile back how Obama was anxious to be backed by Soros so this is just part of it. It seems to be all in the plan of Soros and his ownership of Obama. Yes Obama you are OWNED by Soros how does it feel Obama? You should be ashamed of yourself for many reasons. Slavary is alive and well in the Soros camp and Barak Hussein Obama is the prize pupil.
This is funny but also very serious. Funny in how mad about this Hillary will be after she stayed in lock step with them over the Gen.Petraeus ad! They are going nuts at DU About it.
Moveon.org just slapped Hillary Clinton in the face AFTER SHE supported their Petraeus ad!
But on the scary side this really is concerning, prayers for our country.
Posted by Wild Thing at February 2, 2008 05:48 AM
Comments
... so are:
www.MoveOver.Orgy
www.QTips.wax
www.EarsRUs
www.DumboAir.commie
Posted by: darthcrUSAderworldtour07 at February 2, 2008 07:02 AM
They're as closer to being correct on this one than ever before.
ENORMITY means great wickedness, monstrous evil, not MAGNITUDE.
These freaking idiots should be tested for literacy before they vote.
Posted by: Rhod at February 2, 2008 07:22 AM
...me too, apparently. That first sentence is awful
Posted by: Rhod at February 2, 2008 07:24 AM
According to the National Journal, Obama was the most liberal senator in 2007.
http://nj.nationaljournal.com/voteratings
Isiah 32:5 - The vile person shall be no more called liberal, nor the churl said to be bountiful
Posted by: BobF at February 2, 2008 09:33 AM
New Obama campaign jingle?
Posted by: Billy at February 2, 2008 10:22 AM
The New York Times has also endorsed Obama, and McCain. The plan is coming together for the Left. I don't know if Soros owns McCain, yet. Hell, the RNC acts as if Soros owns them.
This is a bleak looking future for Conservatives. The old American morals and beliefs that won the West, built a giant industrialized Republic, won WWII and defeated the Soviet Union are being replaced. America is becoming a globalized, socialist, Balkanized, semi-welfare state.
We have been sold out by elitists. Some were elected, some not, but influencing unbridled power through great wealth made or inherited in a free society.
One major route these elitists have used to gain power is through the election system. They have relied on uninformed and/or greedy voters, influenced by a corrupt MSM, to sell a bill of goods. The snake oil salesmen make Utopian promises, throw out confiscated money to the worthless and set themselves up to be reelected over and over again. We are now repeating that same process.
The only good I see is how enjoyable it will be to see Hillary's wrath as her former allies desert
for the new Socialist on the block. She paid her dues and now she is being publically stabbed in the back. The upcoming Bill and Hillary war will be fun.
Posted by: TomR at February 2, 2008 12:39 PM
Oops, 'scuse me. That was the LA Times that endorsed Obama. The NY Times endorsed Hillary.
Posted by: TomR at February 2, 2008 01:58 PM
Et tu, Brute?
Posted by: Jack at February 2, 2008 02:00 PM
see video: MoveOn.org Pushes the Worst, Ignoring Gravel for President
Hi Eli, you and your organization are doing such a disservice to the American people. You and the people who control MoveOn.org are undermining efforts to end the war. MoveOn pushes candidates who ignore the US Constitution and International Law. Obama openly violates international law by threatening Iran with an attack.
http://representativepress.googlepages.com/MoveOn.html
Posted by: Tom at February 2, 2008 02:36 PM
Soros is a monster!
Obamanation has NO experience.
Please, Mr. Obamanation, if you would, explain why, to me, I need to make this change.
And what change is it? You haven't said.
And if you win, you aren't the winner--Soros is.
You are Howdy Doody and he's pulling your strings.
Can't you tell the difference between democracy and socialism or did you flunk that in school because you were high on drugs?
Nice that you got off the drugs, but you have been led astray by Soros and your minister and have lost touch with Christianity.
Posted by: Lynn at February 2, 2008 02:37 PM
Darth...."EarsRUs"....LMAO
Posted by: Wild Thing at February 2, 2008 04:47 PM
Rhod. AMEN!
"These freaking idiots should be tested for literacy before they vote."
Posted by: Wild Thing at February 2, 2008 04:49 PM
Bob thanks for the link, very interesting. And thanks for the verse too.
Posted by: Wild Thing at February 2, 2008 04:51 PM
Billy, that is so perfect.
Posted by: Wild Thing at February 2, 2008 04:56 PM
Tom, yes Hillary is really getting it from those she thought would be there for her. I am surprised myself after all those LONG 8 years of the dems standing up for she and Bill Clinton and there many crimes. I wish soooo much that just ONE media person would take that on and do a whole show about the crimess of the Clinton's and how now their people are showing alliegence to Obama. That would be great.
Posted by: Wild Thing at February 2, 2008 04:59 PM
Lynn, I told Nick your name for Obama...."Obamanation" and he loved it.
Posted by: Wild Thing at February 2, 2008 05:01 PM
Don't forget. The terrorists endorsed all Democrat candidates as favorable to their cause. So, with backing from MoveOn.org and Al Qaeda, Barack Hussein Obama must be on his way to the White House.
Posted by: Les at February 2, 2008 05:12 PM
Les, this is breaking my heart, I can't believe what has been happening. I mean I believe it but it is making me sick. My precious beloved America is up for sale and being brought by the left, the extreme left and zombie rino's.
Posted by: Wild Thing at February 2, 2008 05:44 PM
