| Now Im guessing a lot of folks have been going on the assumption that well just line up behind Obama because Hillarys asked us to, and because many of us are life-long Democrats. As many of you might have noticed, this has been an ugly campaign so far, and as far as Im concerned Obama and the DNC need to reach out to us and heal the divisions theyve worked night and day to create in our party.
So far, Im not seeing it. Rather Ive seen them insult us and Hillary over and over again, from that disastrous decision by the RBC re FL & MI, to Obamas appointment of Solis-Doyle, to appeals for funding for the DCCC and the DSCC all the while remaining silent in appealing to Democrats for help in retiring Hillarys campaign debt. Each of those funding appeals on behalf of congressional candidates while ignoring his promise to help Hillary is a slap in the face to Hillary, and to her 18 million supporters. He expects us to get over it while his friends go around saying were bitter and are far too busy with our knitting to understand whats at stake this year.
We understand full well whats at stake. Thats why weve been working tirelessly on behalf of the one candidate we know will have what it takes to take over next January.
Look if they want party unity then theyd better start ACTING like they want unity. After the hate and bile after the way the DNC sat silently by while Hillary took a relentless barrage of misogynistic attacks, been called a racist at every turn, watched as they vilified her beloved husband as a racist and a buffoon.
Whats the old saying you break it you own it? Well Obama and the DNC have worked for months at shattering our partys unity and its high time they started to put the pieces back together.
This pledge is from a new coalition of Hillarys supporters Together 4 Us heres their mission statement
One year ago, the Democrats predicted a joyful march toward victory in November. For various reasons, and to different degrees, Democrats are not all in the same frame of mind today. Our changed outlook about this election is not thanks to sour grapes or hurt feelings. Its about genuine concern for the party and its future. Its about the attitudes and values of the partys leaders and leadership. Its about whether those leaders including Barack Obama will take seriously the 18 million voters who supported his opponent, and whether he and the party will demonstrate sincere, lasting commitment to real party unity not just unity built on political convenience.
Much has been asked of Hillary Clinton since she suspended her campaign. Already she has forcefully pledged to work for Obama and the party and, based on her extraordinary track record of supporting democratic candidates over the past 15 years, no one can doubt her commitment to the partys nominee or the partys goals.
However, we also believe that this process must be a two-way street. Obama is now in charge. He has pledged to unite the party and America. It is up to him to show that he is serious about that promise and is capable of delivering on it. He must show us now that his commitment is about more than just words.
So far, Senator Obama and the party leadership only appear willing to pay lip service to Hillarys supporters, the issues she championed, or her place in the party leadership. All we have heard is that we better fall in line fast, and with no questions asked.
But we are not willing to fall into line without first getting some answers.
CLICK HERE to sign the pledge. Its quick its easy and it sends a message to Howard Dean, Barack Obama, David AxelRove and anyone else who just assumes were going to fall in line behind someone whos lied about our candidate, attacked her mercilessly while claiming to be the candidate of change without a peep from the DNC, the press or the media and whos followers have been relentless in hounding, stalking and abusing anyone who doesnt fall in line behind their guy.
As youve probably noticed, Obamas got a lot of work to do if he wants to heal the divisions hes played a large role in creating in our party.
My advice for our presumptuous nominee?
Get to work Barack and do it now!
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