Posted on 02/11/2010 8:42:41 AM PST by VinceASA
As we head into an election year, the new strategy for killing reform is claiming that members of Congress who vote for it will suffer at the polls.
For months, our opponents have spread lies about reform to scare voters away. But the simple truth about what reform would actually do -- save jobs, guarantee all Americans affordable, stable coverage, and significantly reduce the deficit -- is something most Americans strongly support.
The question is, come November, will the voters know the facts?
OFA supporters have asked for a way to show every member of Congress that if they fight for reform now, we'll back them up this election season.
That's why we're launching "You fight, we'll fight" -- a volunteer pledge bank where you can commit your time to back up candidates and officials who fight hard for health reform.
We're shooting for 1,000,000 hours pledged to spread the word to fellow voters. And if we get there, we'll publish the total hours pledged in USA Today, so there will be no doubt that health reform is both good policy and good politics.
Can you pledge right away?
President Obama has made it crystal clear that he has no intention of walking away from health reform -- and this movement has made its desire to fight on just as clear.
And many members of Congress are already working hard by his side to get the job done. But for those on the fence about whether or not to proceed, knowing you are there to back up a courageous stand can make all the difference.
Your volunteer hours can have a huge impact no matter where you live. You can make calls into critical districts where health reform champions are in jeopardy, write letters to the editor, volunteer for nearby campaigns, or even just talk to friends, family, and neighbors to help cut through the special interest spin.
We'll offer lots of ways to get involved between now and the elections in November, and you can decide which are right for you -- the important thing right now is to publicly show your commitment to fight for those who make health reform a reality.
Please help us hit our ambitious goal of one million volunteer hours pledged:
http://my.barackobama.com/YouFight
We've certainly faced setbacks in this fight. But as President Obama told OFA supporters last week, that only means we need to work that much harder.
Thanks for making it possible,
Mitch
Mitch Stewart Director Organizing for America
Paid for by Organizing for America, a project of the Democratic National Committee -- 430 South Capitol Street SE, Washington, D.C. 20003. This communication is not authorized by any candidate or candidate's committee.
How will Obamacare save jobs?
It "guarantees" nothing, citizens will be REQUIRED to buy insurance. "If not" they will be fined. If the fine is not paid, they face prison time. This may make more people want "free" care but free isn't free, it just means higher taxes to pay for the coverage you don't want to pay out of pocket for.
Stable coverage? I guess there is stability in waiting several months in line for "your turn".
It does nothing to reduce the deficit. It is so financially unwise, that they want to sock away funds for 3 years before providing coverages.
I am all for reform, but all I see is DEFORM!
YOU LIE...AGAIN
You mean that the crack-induced delusion of NOT voting for health care reform in 1994 is what lost them Congress is beginning to wear off? Are you saying that reality is beginning to ooze through their Obama-induced haze? Oh I hope not! Let them continue in their delusions and fall mightily.
Liberals are retarded. “If we explain it properly for the millionth time, then our unconstitutional progressive agenda and social engineering that crushes freedom will win the day. And if any oppose us we will destroy them.”
Yet another Obamite who has never held a private sector job...
pitiful resume when it has to be padded with this:
“his childhhod playmate was the son of Senator Tim Johnson”
LOL at obama cheerleader and tax dollar teatsucker at OFA
“Mitch” aka “Ellie Light”
Somehow I got on one of these mailing lists.
The dems are in both denial and panic. These mailouts are trying to convince themselves that its not really a walk off the pier. More “who you gonna beleive, the DNC or your lyin eyes”. Good sign, don’t you think?
Extra credit if you can tell me which member of Obama’s cabinet actually has some private sector experience. ;-)
Hillary Clinton :)
In what other business can you create a need for your own services and then bill by the hour for them?
On the other hand: Interior Secretary Ken Salazar has been a partner in his family's farm for decades and along with his wife owned and operated both a Dairy Queen franchise store and radio stations in his home state of Colorado.
Sometimes you write checks to the DNC in your sleep.
If so hope it was on an old closed account.
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