Obama Gave The Marching Orders – We Must Counter
Just a portion of the email from our fearless leader.
On Thursday, an astounding 280,000 Organizing for America supporters gathered online to huddle with the President at our National Health Care Forum. With Congress about to return to Washington to make historic decisions on health insurance reform, the President chose this critical moment to speak directly to the OFA community. He reminded us of how far we’ve come and what we can accomplish together:
Remember one thing: Nothing is more powerful than millions of voices calling for change. That’s how we won this election. You know this, and that’s why since OFA launched its health reform campaign in June you’ve hosted 11,000 events in more than 2,500 towns in every single state and every single congressional district…I am absolutely confident that we can get this done, but I want everybody to remember, this has never been easy….We are not going to give up now. We are going to get this done.
Now it’s up to us to take the next step. This week, we need to make sure every member of Congress heads back to Washington hearing overwhelming support for change. Lies and fear must not have the last word about the health reform America so desperately needs. So here’s what you can do: Find and attend a “Let’s Get It Done: Health Insurance Reform Now” event near you.
There are thousands of events, in every part of the country. In some places, we’re rallying near local congressional offices to deliver signatures of support from voters. In others we’re meeting in high-traffic areas to offer passers-by an easy way to get the facts and call Congress, thanking those fighting for reform and urging others to stand with their constituents. Wherever you live, you can find a powerful way to show Congress, the media, and our neighbors that the American people have one clear message about health reform: Let’s get it done.
Answer the President’s call — find and attend an event near you:
http://my.barackobama.com/GetItDone
For the closed door meeting on the health care… We could put bookshelves up all around the walls outside the door. When they come out of an evening, they’ll think they’ve been in a library instead and, well not likened to reading anything, won’t come back the next day!