Have you seen this??? No wonder why John Lewis changed.

[jillan]

http://www.colorofchange.org/superd/


Dear Congressional Black Caucus Member,
Over the last several weeks, voters in CBC districts have spoken with clarity about their choice for President—they overwhelmingly support Barack Obama. But the clear mandate they've laid down is threatened by those in your ranks who as superdelegates may break away from their constituents to vote for Hillary Clinton.

The Congressional Black Caucus has worked hard to protect the political voice of Black Americans. You took the lead in 2000 and 2004, insisting that all votes be counted and that they count. Using your status as a superdelegate in 2008 to undermine the people's will would be a tragic reversal.

I'm writing to ask that you use your power as a superdelegate to amplify the voice of the informed, engaged, and diverse electorate in your district and across Black America, not silence it. I urge you to make it clear that as a superdelegate, you will support the voters' will.

We deserve elections determined by the electorate, not by insiders. And we need you to stand with us, as we speak in a strong voice about who we wish to see as the Democratic nominee.

Sincerely,



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Another example of the politics of change.:puke:

[rodeodance]

1. yes--been hearing lots about this.

[libbygurl]

2. Hah, politics as usual as the 'politics of change'.

O-supporting group, Color For Change, have been pressuring superdelegates to back O.

Written about here, too:

http://www.talkleft.com/story/2008/3/1/125939/7809

CBC itself says not source of pressure. Stubbs Jones and Watson are not changing their support of Hillary, though, among those targeted.

[judaspriestess]

3. he should have stood by his convictions he loses credibility in my book

I hope he didn't break his ankles jumping on the bandwagon.

[libbygurl]

5. LOL at the 'ankles' quip! A few others are in danger of injuring their ankles, too,...

...by doing this bandwagon thing!

[flordehinojos]

4. tony whateverhisnameis just had sheila jackson-lee on on CNN about two hours ago ...

i really muted the t.v. when this tony was speaking and listened only when jackson-lee spoke. from her answers i deduced that he had asked something about why was she (who is black) supporting hillary clinton (who is white) and what did jackson-lee's constituents have to say about that. (although i did not listen to the exact words of his questions, i am pretty sure, from the answers jackson-lee gave that that was pretty much the gist of his questions) jackson-lee gave pretty good answers about why she supports hillary clinton and why she has made this clear to her constituents there in texas.

you go sheila jackson-lee ... show BO and his crowd that you are not intimidated by them nor swayed to change your vote by their threats and/or emotional appeals!