Jillian Harding CNN Washington (CNN) – Rep. Darrell Issa (R-California), the next chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, is walking back remarks he made on conservative radio host Rush Limbaugh‘s show last month in which he called President Obama “one of the most corrupt presidents in modern times.” In an interview with CNN lead political anchor Wolf Blitzer on the Situation Room, Issa initially said, ‘It was a campaign … Read More
Daily Archives: 11/09/2010
You Did Make a Difference
Thank you for your incredible volunteer efforts throughout this campaign. Even though the media declared this election to be over months ago, you refused to give up. You fought hard until the very end — and I cannot thank you enough for all that you did.
There is no denying that your volunteer efforts still made a difference. It may be little solace right now, but without your efforts, the damage would have been significantly worse. It’s because of your phone calls and door knocks that many courageous Democrats won close races in battleground districts.
Update – Victory Declared in AZ-08!
On that note, it is my pleasure to share an update on one such race that was too close to call on Election Night — the race in AZ-08 has now been called for Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords. She defeated one of the most extreme Republican candidates in America and it was her grassroots volunteers who made the difference.
That leaves approximately nine races which are now still too-close-to-call. But we are confident that when all the votes are counted, Democrats will win them all.
Thank you again for your amazing volunteer efforts in this campaign. You proved that no amount of special interest money can drown out the voices of grassroots Democrats.
Now is not the time to give up because we are disappointed or discouraged. As Chairman Van Hollen has said, “we may be bruised but our spirit will not be broken.”
Now is the time to remind ourselves that out of great adversity, great comebacks are born.
Jon Vogel
DCCC Executive Director
P.S. Our work in this campaign is not yet over. With approximately nine races that are still too close to call, we have lawyers and staff on the ground fighting hard for every vote and guarding against Republican dirty tricks. Please help us cover the cost of these expensive and important voter protection efforts so we can keep more Republican extremists out of Congress and be in a strong position to win back our House Majority in 2012.
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People For the American Way has been taking on and turning back the Radical Right for almost 30 years. We’re the people fighting against the Tea Party extremists… fighting against the intolerance of the Religious Right… fighting against the lies, smears and witch hunts of the right-wing media. I am so glad that we can now count you as a supporter. I am writing today to ask you to take the next step and become a contributing member of People For the American Way. Our members are our lifeblood and our strength. And with the challenges we face right now — including the challenges posed by the resurgent Right in the upcoming elections — we need all the strength we can muster. The fundamental principles that America was built on and have made our country great — that’s what we’re fighting for every day. The freedom to speak, think and worship however you choose, or to choose not to worship at all… Equality in the eyes of the law regardless of gender, race or who you love… Courts that provide access to justice for all Americans and protect our civil rights and liberties… A democracy that’s inclusive and respectful of the voice of ordinary voters, not just powerful corporations with unlimited money… These are values enshrined in our Constitution and the Bill of Rights… the true American Way. Please stand with us by becoming a member with a much-needed donation today. Sincerely,
Michael B. Keegan, President P.S. In 2008, the National Journal ranked People For the number one “most effective” independent American organization supporting candidates. We mobilized our grassroots members and got voters to the polls in the nation’s most competitive races. This year, the Far Right and their corporate backers from Big Oil, Big Insurance and Wall Street threaten to undo everything we’ve worked for. Donate and become a PFAW member today. I’ll put your contribution to work immediately standing up to the Right and fighting to protect and advance our shared constitutional values. |
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Jon Announces a New Rally on 11.13.10 — Watch Now
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MSNBC Suspends Keith Olbermann
After taking a few punches from the pundits for the Rally to Restore Sanity, Jon explores Keith Olbermann’s indefinite suspension from MSNBC for making campaign donations without obtaining permission from the network. Find out how indefinite his suspension was in last night’s episode.
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It’s great — read it! Then join 60,000 others in signing the national congrats card to Keith!
Statement To The Viewers Of Countdown
I want to sincerely thank you for the honor of your extraordinary and ground-rattling support.
Your efforts have been integral to the remedying of these recent events, and the results should remind us of the power of individuals spontaneously acting together to correct injustices great or small.
…I also wish to apologize to you viewers for having precipitated such anxiety and unnecessary drama. You should know that I mistakenly violated an inconsistently applied rule – which I previously knew nothing about — that pertains to the process by which such political contributions are approved by NBC.
Certainly this mistake merited a form of public acknowledgment and/or internal warning, and an on-air discussion about the merits of limitations on such campaign contributions by all employees of news organizations.
Instead, after my representative was assured that no suspension was contemplated, I was suspended without a hearing, and learned of that suspension through the media.
You should also know that I did not attempt to keep any of these political contributions secret; I knew they would be known to you and the rest of the public. I did not make them through a relative, friend, corporation, PAC, or any other intermediary, and I did not blame them on some kind of convenient ‘mistake’ by their recipients.
When a website contacted NBC about one of the donations, I immediately volunteered that there were in fact three of them; and contrary to much of the subsequent reporting, I immediately volunteered to explain all this, on-air and off, in the fashion MSNBC desired.
I genuinely look forward to rejoining you on Countdown on Tuesday, to begin the repayment of your latest display of support and loyalty – support and loyalty that is truly mutual.
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