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2/11/2010 8:54 AM

	XLab.com
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Organizing for America

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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

6/29/2010 11:55 PM

	jasin30
4 posts

Re: Organizing for America

i think you're seriously mis-lead sir. why should i be forced to buy insurance that the government mandates?you're argument is probably the mandate for minimum coverage on motor vehicles.but thats mandated by the state.and the states rights over rule federal government.something most of you must have missed in civics and history classes.

the fact you would choose to let our government be ran like a communist state just puzzles me.our forefathers are rolling over in their graves as we speak.its just another lesson that history repeats itself as long as there are the heards of sheep not willing to take the time to actually look at our great history and the foundation in which it was laid forth.im 28 years old and i know more that sitting U.S. representatives.

it makes me sad.

now on health care,here's an idea.(1)open up state lines so insurance in other states will be avalible to all 50 states.(2)create a giant pool for employers to purchase their health care for their employees.(3)and thru the government as you wish,a pool for individuals to purchase at a low rate that has been pre paid by the government in an allotted fashion.if there's really 47 million uninsured.pre pay for 47 million in the pool.no more,no less.and see how many come to get it.(4)no insurance for illegal citizens of any nation.they have to pay their own way and show proof of citizenship.i have to do it everyday and it doesnt bother me.

and trust me sir.i am a union card carrier.they might have been good 30 years back.NOT ANYMORE.they are CROOKED!

YOU'RE ON THE WRONG SIDE OF THIS DEBATE.

i hope you dont have to see what consequences that you're message reads.

7/22/2010 6:53 AM

	Alex
10 posts

Re: Organizing for America

I think the poster XLab works for the paper. The post is a copy of a press release from Mitch Stewart of Organizing for America.

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