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Old 11-12-2009, 03:49 PM
 
Location: Sacramento
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In an unusually aggressive move, Organizing for America announced Wednesday that it is mobilizing
its volunteer army to confront the 32 Republican legislators who voted against health care reform
-- despite representing districts that voted for Obama.

The pressure campaign is designed "to remind these members that voters in their districts voted for
change last year," explain OFA officials, "and urge them to reconsider their position when the House
votes again on a final bill later this year."

Obama's Organizing Army Finally Targets Republicans

Acorn on steroids... Yes!!!
Hopefully these districts will realize their foolishness in supporting Obama. Things like this can backfire too, and we'll see how the Congressional elections go in 2010 (hint - I don't think you will be very happy).
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Old 11-12-2009, 03:51 PM
 
Location: The Woods
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We should pass a constitutional amendment forbidding presidents from having such "armies." In fact, forbid them from any campaigning until a few months before they're up for re-election.
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Old 11-12-2009, 03:55 PM
 
Location: Apple Valley Calif
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Another example of how a Chicago thug gets things done... You picked a winner, folks....!
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