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March 10, 2009
Obama Musters Campaign Army for Economic Fight
Obama musters campaign army for economic fight
Obama mustered his powerful campaign army on Monday, calling on his millions of supporters to lobby on behalf of his budget and economic plan.
The appeal to back the president was made in an email and video sent out by "Organizing for America," the organization which morphed out of Obama's campaign machinery to push his agenda when he entered the White House.
In the video, Mitch Stewart, the director of Organizing for America, urged the president's supporters to take part in the "Organizing for America Pledge Project."
The pledge project is an ambitious effort to map out and identify support for President Obama's economic blueprint across towns and communities in America," Stewart said.
"We're doing that by asking people to pledge your support for the broad initiatives outlined in President Obama's economic plan.
"Once you do, we will ask you to build support in your own communities by forwarding this pledge by email, by knocking on doors and by making phone call," he said.
"We will show in every state, in every congressional district the hunger, for leadership and long range thinking that's in too short supply here in Washington."
Stewart said Obama's budget provides a "bold blueprint for our country's future.
"It addresses three of the most pressing challenges facing our nation: health care, energy and education," he said.
"That's the good news. The bad news is that as a result the special interests and the old habits in Washington will dig in even more.
"It's up to you to make sure that they don't stand in our way.
"By pledging and building support you will be taking the first steps towards establishing a nationwide grassroots network, neighborhood by neighborhood, standing side by side with President Obama as we bring about our agenda for change."
The appeal to grass roots supporters closely follows the tactics used by Obama during his triumphant election campaign and is another sign that the president plans to use the organization to help pass difficult legislation.
Obama's campaign manager, David Plouffe, has stressed that Organizing for America is not aimed at twisting the arms of members of Congress but meant to keep activists engaged on issues such as health care, energy and the economy.
Wild Thing's comment..........
Mob rule from Obama.....AGAIN!
Sounds like lemmings marching off a cliff. These programs are flattening the economy and guess who suffers most? Blacks, the poor, the young (no jobs), the unemployed, the elderly... all those who support Obama. This is his army!!!
Never that I know of has a President done this kind of thing. It reeks of someone being a dictator.
Posted by Wild Thing at March 10, 2009 06:40 AM
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I got that email too - too creepy, if you ask me. These people are poison for America and the dingbats that voted for Obama can't/won't see it. All they hear are the pretty words "you're going to get...this, this and this."
If any of this "army" comes knocking on my door, they'll be in for a surprise.
My dogs believe in America and don't take kindly to those who are trying to destroy it.
;o)
Nevermind the lady of the house....
Posted by: yankeemom at March 10, 2009 09:25 AM
I pity the fool who knocks on my door trying to spew Obamaisms...bet he/she won't even want to hear about the flaws in Obama's initiatives. Bring it on!
Posted by: PeteSuj at March 10, 2009 09:42 AM
The Office of Disinformation presses on.
This is one of the things that bothered me so much about Bush. He seemed to shun the public. Instead of using the bully pulpit on frequent occassions to inform America and deny media falsehoods, Bush seemed to be reclusive and just let the media and the Dems monopolize the airwaves. It cost us.
Posted by: TomR at March 10, 2009 12:39 PM
And what happens if you don't support his plan ? Do they come to your house and beat you up until you do ? They will have to get through the punji pits first.
But how many of these 'lemmings' are going to give up their time for the Bamster ? Run around with signs saying to support the prez. They all turned out on election day, but when Barry needed the help in Georgia, Saxby Chambliss they didn't show up. I will be surprised if he gets alot of people showing up. Unless there is something in it for them they won't show up and this is where that Pork bill comes in, it might just be paying these zombies to show up.
Posted by: Mark at March 10, 2009 04:25 PM
Yankeemom, I love it!!!!
"My dogs believe in America and don't take kindly to those who are trying to destroy it."
Posted by: Wild Thing at March 10, 2009 11:53 PM
PeteSuj, good one, I agree, bring it on. I would love to hear them trying to have a comeback when you tell them the truth about Obama. heh heh
Posted by: Wild Thing at March 10, 2009 11:55 PM
Tom, yes it did, there were so many times I had wished Bush would really speak up and let them have it.
Posted by: Wild Thing at March 10, 2009 11:58 PM
Mark,good point, I think you are right. Obama may very well be disappointed in their efforts. I remember they were compalining after the election they were not getting paid as promised and complaining about it.
Posted by: Wild Thing at March 11, 2009 12:06 AM
