I want my president back

In the wake of the election, it's more crucial than ever that President Obama stand up for progressive change. But instead he's considering giving in to GOP demands for a tax bailout for the rich. We need the bold, progressive Obama we elected in 2008 back—and we've got to send him that message. Can you record a video of yourself today, urging President Obama to fight for what we all believe in? Share your video

Dear MoveOn member,

Remember Barack Obama in 2008? The guy who refused to go along with a "dumb war" and said, "In the unlikely story that is America, there has never been anything false about hope."

I miss that guy. Imagine if someone told you in 2008 that Barack Obama was actually thinking about signing legislation to extend the Bush tax giveaways for the rich.¹ I wouldn't have believed it.

Now more than ever, we need the Barack Obama we elected in 2008—the smart, tough, hopeful progressive champion who inspired millions of us—to stand up and say "no" to a millionaire bailout.

Right now, with the change we all fought for hanging in the balance, President Obama needs to hear from those of us who supported him the most.

So we're asking MoveOn members nationwide to record a video message from the heart to tell President Obama to go to the mat to stop any extension of the millionaire tax giveaways—and to bring back the progressive fighter we all knew and supported in 2008.

Can you record and share a video message to President Obama today? Click here to get started:

http://pol.moveon.org/obamavideo/?id=25271-10220574-R90zWux&t=2

A personal appeal from so many of us who worked hard to elect President Obama will send a strong message. And to make sure the White House and millions of Americans hear it, we'll take the best videos and turn them into an ad that we'll air on national television.

Can you share a video message today? Just click here to get started:

http://pol.moveon.org/obamavideo/?id=25271-10220574-R90zWux&t=3

Thanks for all you do.

–Nita, Marika, Duncan, Steven, and the rest of the team

Source:

1. "Obama Returns, Facing Unpredictable Congress in a Lame-Duck Session" The New York Times, November 14, 2010
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/11/15/us/politics/15obama.html

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Get secret money out of politics

Can you call Sens. Schumer and Gillibrand? Tell them: "Secret corporate political spending hurts our democracy. Support passing the DISCLOSE Act before the end of the year."   Senator Charles Schumer Phone: 202-224-6542 Senator Kirsten Gillibrand Phone: 202-224-4451 Report your call

Dear MoveOn member,

We just witnessed an election bought and paid for by corporate front groups and secret donors, and we have exactly 63 days to do something about it.

A bill in the Senate would force the high rollers behind the millions in attack ads to come out of the shadows. If we know who they are we can hold them accountable for trying to buy elections for the Republicans who support their pro-Wall Street, pro-oil company agenda.

This is our last best chance to put some rules back into our election process before newly elected Republicans take office and kill any hope of campaign reform in January. We must start to put democracy back in the hands of the American people.

Can you call Senators Charles Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand and say:

"Secret corporate political spending hurts our democracy. Support passing the DISCLOSE Act before the end of the year."

Senator Charles Schumer
Phone: 202-224-6542

Senator Kirsten Gillibrand
Phone: 202-224-4451

Then, please report your call by clicking here:

http://pol.moveon.org/call?tg=FSNY_1.FSNY_2&cp_id=1486&id=25239-10220574-teYI.ax&t=2

Earlier this year the DISCLOSE Act came up one vote short. Several Republicans have said they support the principle of transparency but didn't want it to take effect until after the election.

That means right now we have an opportunity to get that final vote—but we need to convince the Democrats to bring up the bill before the end of the year and put pressure on the potential Republican supporters to stand by their claims.

A coalition of organizations is backing a new push for the DISCLOSE Act launching today to support a final vote for this common-sense measure. By adding our voices today, we can help make sure the Senate seizes on the opportunity to hold corporations and CEOs accountable for their attempts to buy our elections.

Can you call today?

Senator Charles Schumer
Phone: 202-224-6542

Senator Kirsten Gillibrand
Phone: 202-224-4451

And then report your call here: http://pol.moveon.org/call?tg=FSNY_1.FSNY_2&cp_id=1486&id=25239-10220574-teYI.ax&t=3

Thanks for all you do.

–-Ilyse, Robin, Joan, Milan, and the rest of the team

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What's next in Inwood

Can you join your local MoveOn Council? Sign up here:  http://www.moveon.org/team?id=25187-10220574-hWDvAvx&t=1 Can you join a national call about MoveOn Councils on Thursday, November 18 at 9 p.m. ET/ 6 p.m. PT? To join, just dial 530-216-4294, and use the code 594374. To sign up, go to:   http://www.moveon.org/briefings?id=25187-10220574-hWDvAvx&t=2

Dear MoveOn member,

Powerful organizing is long-term organizing. 

Progress has never been easy. The election results were surely disappointing. But to win the changes we need in our country, we're going to have to keep working together for the long-term. 

MoveOn Councils are groups of members who organize together not just during elections, but all the time. Councils hold actions like rallies and vigils, they meet regularly with their members of Congress, and also hold fun and social events like this past weekend's Potlucks for Progress. 

Can you sign up with your local MoveOn Council to stay involved locally in the months to come? Click here to find a Council near you, or to start one if there isn't one in your area:

http://www.moveon.org/team?id=25187-10220574-hWDvAvx&t=3

MoveOn Councils are already hard at work planning to lead the way in the major fights ahead—and to be a strong, independent voice to keep Congress and the president honest when lobbyists and corporations stand in the way of progress. 

Since you came to a call party during the election season, you already know how much fun it is to take action as a group. MoveOn Councils are a great way to continue to build a progressive community where you live and socialize with like-minded folks while making an impact. 

Can you sign up to join your local Council? Click here to find your Council, or to start a new one in your area: 

http://www.moveon.org/team/?id=25187-10220574-hWDvAvx&t=4

Thanks for all you do.

–Lenore, Ryan, David, Mariana, and the rest of the team

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An inspirational movie

Make sure you see Fair Game, the important new film starring Academy Award nominee Naomi Watts and two-time Academy Award winner Sean Penn.   Click Here to Purchase Tickets

Dear MoveOn member, 

After the outcome of the mid-term elections, it's good to be reminded that one person CAN make a difference when they stand up for the truth.

This weekend, MoveOn members in the Inwood area have a special opportunity to be among the first to see Fair Game—an important new film about one couple's fight for justice against the Bush administration. 

The headlines about what happened to former CIA operative Valerie Plame and former ambassador Joe Wilson are well known. After Joe Wilson debunked the key piece of evidence in the Bush administration's march to war in Iraq, Dick Cheney and Karl Rove decided to mount a media attack that made Joe Wilson's wife, Valerie Plame, "fair game." They outed Plame's undercover status and jeopardized not only her life, but also the lives of her family and contacts in the field.

You can purchase advance tickets by clicking here:

http://www.moveon.org/r?r=187179&id=25156-10220574-LBVCo2x&t=104 

Directed by Doug Liman (The Bourne Identity), Fair Game is the unknown story behind the headlines, illuminating Valerie and Joe's struggle for the truth in the face of seemingly insurmountable adversity and opposition. 

We've seen the film and want to share it with you all as we head into some tough fights in the next two years. 

Check out what people are saying about the film...

"One of the best movies of the year. Naomi Watts gives one of the best performances of her career. Very powerful."—Richard Roeper, RichardRoeper.com¹

 ".... globe-trotting and intelligent, serious and substantial, deliberately paced yet filled with mounting suspense...It's the rare movie that's not quite long enough."—Christy Lemire, Associated Press²

"4 Stars...the most riveting Washington thriller since All The President's Men."—Colin Covert, Minneapolis Star-Tribune³

Valerie and Joe fought back and never gave up. That's a message we know MoveOn members will feel deeply. We hope to see you at the theater. 

Thank you for all you do.

–Ilyse, Laura, Tim, and the MoveOn.org Political Action Team

For more information go to:
http://www.fairgame-movie.com/

Sources:

1. "Fair Game", RichardRoeper.com, November 2nd, 2010
http://www.moveon.org/r?r=93317&id=25156-10220574-LBVCo2x&t=1

2. "Review: Fair Game a Smart Look at Plame Scandal", Associated Press, November 2nd, 2010
http://www.moveon.org/r?r=93316&id=25156-10220574-LBVCo2x&t=2

3. "Reviewed in Brief: Fair Game", Minneapolis Star-Tribune, September 30th, 2010
http://www.moveon.org/r?r=93315&id=25156-10220574-LBVCo2x&t=3

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Sunday: Potluck for progress in Long Beach

Potluck for Progress: Sunday in Long Beach Host: David Z., MoveOn member Where: Long Beach (in Long Beach) When: Sunday, Nov. 14, at 7:00 PM Can you come? Click below for more details and to RSVP: I can come. Sorry, I can't make it this time. What: The election was a big setback. But it's time for progressives to dust ourselves off and get back to work. So we're having a potluck in Long Beach on Sunday to share a home-cooked meal and discuss where we should go from here. For more info and to find other potlucks in your area, click here. And don't worry, this email was sent through the MoveOn system, so your personal contact info is kept private.

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Come to my potluck in Long Beach on Sunday?

Hi MoveOn member,

I'm hosting a "Potluck for Progress" in Long Beach on Sunday, and I'm hoping you can come. It's one of almost 600 happening all across the country! Click here to RSVP.

This was a difficult election—and now too many Democrats in Washington are talking about giving up on progressive priorities, while Republicans are demanding "no compromises."¹

That's why this is such an important time for progressives to get together and figure out where we go next. And because you wouldn't want to tackle such a challenging topic on an empty stomach, we're also going to have a potluck! Here are the details:

Potluck for Progress
Host: David Z., MoveOn member
Where: Long Beach
When: Sunday, Nov. 14, 2010, at 7:00 PM

Click here to RSVP:

Yes, I'll be there!

For the potluck, you can bring an appetizer, entree, dessert, salad, anything. Whatever you like to eat, you should bring.

See you Sunday,

–David   

This email was sent through the MoveOn system, so your personal info is still private.

Sources:

1. "McConnell Eases Talk of a Thaw," The New York Times, November 4, 2010
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/11/05/us/politics/05cong.html

"Sen. Mark Warner Equates Progressives With Tea Party Activists, Provoking Outrage From MoveOn," The Huffington Post, November 9, 2010
http://www.moveon.org/r?r=180145&id=25128-10220574-6JtaoAx&t=3

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The worst idea ever

Republicans want to extend the Bush tax cuts for the top 2% permanently—a millionaire bailout. Can you submit a reason—or five—explaining why this is a terrible idea? We'll use your submissions in a big multimedia campaign to stop this reckless move. Click Here

Dear MoveOn member,

The economy is in shambles. People everywhere are struggling to make ends meet. So naturally, Republicans are worried about the richest Americans.

They're looking to make Bush's tax cuts for the rich—which expire at the end of the year—permanent. The worst part is that some right-wing Democrats have already come out and agreed with the Republicans' reckless approach, and the White House has signaled that they're open to compromising on this issue.¹

This has to be the worst idea since—well, ever. And to show just how bad an idea it is, we've decided to gather 1 million reasons why the millionaire tax bailout is a bad idea.

We'll use the ideas you submit in a multimedia campaign around the country, and stage a high-profile event to deliver them directly to Congress.  Can you contribute a reason—or five or 10—right now? They can be as simple and short—or creative—as you want. Click here:

http://pol.moveon.org/millionairebailout/?id=25114-10220574-WxhCvIx&t=3

Here are just some of the reasons that have come in through the site already:

"Because we need an economic policy that works for the other 98% of us, not just the top 2%"

"Because my sister needs her unemployment benefits in order to support two kids while she looks for a job."

"Because I'm clipping coupons to get through the weekend grocery run."

"Because I shouldn't have to pay more in taxes than millionaire hedge-fund managers."

The Bush tax cuts for the super rich aren't just bad policy, they are bad politics too. Voters consistently reject extending those giveaways in poll and after poll.²

And economists agree that the top 2%—the richest folks who the Republicans are going to bat for—don't spend this money, meaning this tax giveaway doesn't have any stimulative effect on the economy.³ But struggling families will spend it. They need relief now, and that will help our economy.

With Republicans committed to bailing out their rich, corporate friends to the tune of $700 billion at the expense of middle class families, it is essential that Democrats stand up.

Can you submit a few of your own reasons for why the millionaire bailout is a bad idea right away?

http://pol.moveon.org/millionairebailout/?id=25114-10220574-WxhCvIx&t=4

Thanks for all you do.

–Nita, Peter, Michael, Daniel, and the rest of the team

Sources:

1. "Tax Cut Timing is Proving Problematic for Democrats," The New York Times, November 8, 2010

http://www.moveon.org/r?r=180006&id=25114-10220574-WxhCvIx&t=5

2. "Obama should 'pull a Clinton,' but does that mean?" The Washington Post, November, 5, 2010
http://www.moveon.org/r?r=180007&id=25114-10220574-WxhCvIx&t=6

"Bush Tax Cuts: The Politics Are Obvious," The New Republic, September 8, 2010

http://www.moveon.org/r?r=90320&id=25114-10220574-WxhCvIx&t=7

3. "Obama vs. the Republicans," The New Republic, September 8, 2010

http://www.moveon.org/r?r=90319&id=25114-10220574-WxhCvIx&t=8

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