C-SPAN Interview with President Obama

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This is the second time I've noted that he has done that. I have to email the WH to make sure that O is staying consistent on his message that there will be a public option for the American people.

he wants to sneak it in somehow. My take. :)

However, I do plan on pointing out my concern to the WH. Sebelius responded well to it and questions about it. I just don't see anything that would keep O from speaking out loud about it, which is what caused the worry to build in it's position. I have faith in O.

But if we get nothing, we need to get that Public option.

Secondly, HOF, let me ask you. Do you know if the WH is actually writing a plan and if so, do you have proof? I know that Kennedy is writing one. Baucus (who I'm concerned will get his way) is writing one and we can't have that. Lastly, Schumer which is rumored to be a disaster.

Let me know. :hi:

Just received an email from Obama.com
Email text below:

Remember this date: Saturday, June 6th, 2009. We will look back on that day as the moment when the fight for real health care reform began in your neighborhood -- perhaps even in your own living room.

On June 6th, in thousands of homes across the country, we'll gather to launch our grassroots campaign for health care. We'll watch a special message from the President. We'll build the teams and draw up the plans for winning health care reform the same way we won the election: Building support one block, one neighbor, one conversation at a time. And we'll put those plans into action.

These kickoffs are so crucial that President Obama will join confirmed hosts and attendees on a live conference call.

Sign up today to host or attend a Health Care Organizing Kickoff.

There's no prior experience required. We'll send you the details for dialing into the President's call and provide you everything you need to make your meeting a success.

After the election, people gathered at over 9,000 meetings across every state to set priorities for health care reform. Our voices were heard. Now the race is on to make sure Congress produces a plan that reflects the President's call for reduced costs, guaranteed choice, and quality care for all.

To make that happen, we need to build a groundswell of support in every district and every state, and we have no time to lose. All summer we'll be reaching out to our neighbors, knocking on doors, serving in our communities, and building a grassroots network strong enough to win.

These gatherings on June 6th are just the beginning of a battle between those who fought and believe in change and those who would protect a broken status quo. The stakes for our country could not be greater.

Some call this strategy pie-in-the-sky. They say we'll never have enough volunteers to make a real impact; that you need insiders and Washington lobbyists to make a difference. But you and I know firsthand how wrong they are. Starting June 6th, it's once again time to show this country how bottom-up change is done.

Please sign up today to host or attend a kickoff near you.

http://my.barackobama.com/page/content/hckickoff

These kickoffs will be both effective and fun. You'll meet likeminded supporters in your neighborhood, share stories, enjoy good company and a shared mission, and know that no matter what this effort requires of us, if we work together we'll be ready to face it and persevere.

I look forward to joining you and the President to chart our course.

David Plouffe
Organizing for America

I haven't received mine yet. I normally get those updates. Darn, Thanks so much. I'm actually going to sign up, but I still need to see O's plan before I can promote it properly. Thanks again.

When you set it up on the Presidential Discussion thread can you shoot me a pm on the link. Thanks.

The weird online hate fest is just raging in the comments section. That stuff bugs me to no end.

Anyone notice/think he's decided/may decide NOT to select a woman this time around? He seemed very satisfied to me to note that there will be 'other' opportunities, so no need to 'impose' (my word) diversity. Seemed to concentrate on his view of 'empathy,' so I kind of expect a 'surprise'not Fed. appeals court judge. Who's that guy out West, recently mentioned?

He works hard ... give the poor man some sleep time America!