Our sister site at Democrats.org is here: Coloradans for Obama
Resources page. A collection of files, flyers, and templates for all Coloradans for Obama members to use. If you join the Google group, you can easily upload your own files to the page.
My own personal healthcare campaign: Pick an expensive hospital bill or denial letter, cross out any personal info, and send it to the wavering Dems and evil Lieberman... Here's the one I sent last night (I added the names for each Senator by taping an extra piece of paper on before each fax). Hope some of you will do the same!!!! Fax #s: Lieberman 202-224-9750, Lincoln 202-228-1371, Nelson 202-228-0012, Bayh 202-224-1377, Landrieu 202-224-9735, Collins 202-224-2693, Conrad 202-224-7776Send a fax every day!!!
I wrote: "Here you go... You pay! Since you take money from the insurance industry and since you have government run insurance and since you don't think I need it, why don't you pay my bills? Don't block the healthcare reform bill unless you plan to pay my bills. Public Option or Bust." Then I circled the amount due, wrote what it was for (an ER visit) and the fact that it was with insurance, and wrote "Please pay! Reform long overdue"
October 16, 2009
Please strongly support the Public Option publicly now! We need to hear your voice. The People are counting on you to back up the promises you made.
Respectfully,
Roland Madore
1725 C Spring Meadows Ct.
Fort Collins, CO 80525-1164
Friend --This morning, Michelle and I awoke to some surprising and humbling news. At 6 a.m., we received word that I'd been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for 2009.To be honest, I do not feel that I deserve to be in the company of so many of the transformative figures who've been honored by this prize -- men and women who've inspired me and inspired the entire world through their courageous pursuit of peace.But I also know that throughout history the Nobel Peace Prize has not just been used to honor specific achievement; it's also been used as a means to give momentum to a set of causes.That is why I've said that I will accept this award as a call to action, a call for all nations and all peoples to confront the common challenges of the 21st century. These challenges won't all be met during my presidency, or even my lifetime. But I know these challenges can be met so long as it's recognized that they will not be met by one person or one nation alone.This award -- and the call to action that comes with it -- does not belong simply to me or my administration; it belongs to all people around the world who have fought for justice and for peace. And most of all, it belongs to you, the men and women of America, who have dared to hope and have worked so hard to make our world a little better.So today we humbly recommit to the important work that we've begun together. I'm grateful that you've stood with me thus far, and I'm honored to continue our vital work in the years to come.Thank you,President Barack ObamaPaid for by Organizing for America, a project of the Democratic National Committee -- 430 South Capitol Street SE, Washington, D.C. 20003. This communication is not authorized by any candidate or candidate's committee.
Friend --After months of negotiations, the entire House and Senate will soon start debating the final plans for health insurance reform. You've called your representatives, but we can't stop there -- if the American people are going to drown out the D.C. lobbyists, we need everyone who supports reform to weigh in. So here's the plan:On Tuesday, October 20th, OFA volunteers will gather at "Time to Deliver" Call Parties in living rooms like yours across the country. We'll call friendly voters whose voices matter in this debate, talk to them about the President's plan, and ask them to call on their representatives to support reform.Our goal? 100,000 calls to Congress placed or committed to in a single day. It's an ambitious goal, but the stakes couldn't be higher -- and if we hit it, we cannot be ignored.The whole plan begins by finding a place for OFA volunteers to gather -- in Aurora and across the country. And that's why I'm turning to you.Can you host a Time to Deliver Call Party on Tuesday, October 20th?Hosting a call party is surprisingly easy. No special experience required, and we'll provide simple step-by-step instructions. If you can print out some call sheets and info about the President's plan -- and make sure volunteers have a comfortable place to sit -- you can host a successful Call Party.You can invite your friends, we'll invite other OFA supporters in your area, and together you'll have a great time while making a huge difference.If we can get 100,000 calls to Congress placed or committed to on a single day it will set a new OFA record -- and really shake up the debate in Washington. But it won't be easy. Everything hinges on finding volunteer leaders like you who are willing to open your doors and give supporters in your area a place to gather.Can we count on you? Please sign up to host a Time to Deliver Call Party on October 20th:http://my.barackobama.com/deliverThanks for making it happen,JeremyJeremy BirdDeputy DirectorOrganizing for AmericaPaid for by Organizing for America, a project of the Democratic National Committee -- 430 South Capitol Street SE, Washington, D.C. 20003. This communication is not authorized by any candidate or candidate's committee.
Hello everyone,
For those of you who don’t know me, I was the Colorado New Media director for the Obama campaign. I’m now working with an organization called ProgressNow, which works to advance progressive politics and fight back against right wing propaganda in Colorado. We’re also working closely with OFA.
We know OFA is probably keeping you busy these days fighting for health insurance reform and we are working hard on those efforts too, in collaboration with OFA. We’ve been working to grow a listserv we call our GrassRoots Leaders. It’s made up of activists across the state and organizational leaders. And we’ve used this list to share information about events, local happenings and organizational happenings. The group also offers you a place to ask questions, find out more about the issues and learn about ways to get involved in local political action.
We’d love for you to join. Click on the link below and sign up.
http://www.progressnowcolorado.org/page/s/rootsleaders
By further building this group, we will to develop a comprehensive network that will give people the opportunity to stay informed and connected. We hope the Roots Leaders group will become a forum where people can discuss issues, build activism and support for local political movements in Colorado.
Thanks
Jenn
Friend --The cavalry is here -- and they're in white coats and scrubs: More than a half a million doctors and millions of nurses are joining forces to help pass real health reform.Americans listen to their nurses and doctors when it comes to health reform -- and for good reason. If we can help them amplify their voices, it'll be a huge boost to our campaign for change.So we're working on a new television ad featuring their voices explaining why doctors and nurses so strongly support President Obama's plan -- and asking Congress to pass it. We'll run the ad in key states and districts all around the country to show folks where health professionals stand, cut through the spin, and build even greater support for reform.But to produce and air the new ad before the Senate starts debating a final bill, we'll need to raise $300,000 by Thursday. Can you donate $25 right away?The American Medical Association, Doctors for America, and a dozen other physicians groups representing 500,000 doctors are endorsing reform. So are the American Nurses Association and other organizations representing millions of nurses.They're speaking out because they see the shortcomings of our health care system firsthand, every day: patients denied the care they prescribe, families losing access to their doctors, and a system that forces them to spend more time with paperwork and less time with patients.These voices need to be heard -- with so much deception out there clouding the debate, it's critical that medical professionals are able to focus the country on the simple fact that health reform is good medicine.But the final congressional committee could vote on their reform bill as early as Wednesday -- and debate on final legislation could start by the end of the week. So if we're going to help make these doctors and nurses' voices heard, we'll need to do it right now. Can you chip in $25 or more to help get our ad on the air?https://donate.barackobama.com/HealthAdThanks,MitchMitch StewartDirectorOrganizing for AmericaPaid for by Organizing for America, a project of the Democratic National Committee -- 430 South Capitol Street SE, Washington, D.C. 20003. This communication is not authorized by any candidate or candidate's committee.
As we finish our “Dialing for Dollars” event tonight we are thrilled with the outcome! Over the past two days volunteers have called over 600 of Andrew’s past donors – but there are still more donors to call before the September 30th FEC reporting deadline. We are hoping to call every past donor and ask them to contribute to Andrew’s campaign by midnight tomorrow!We are adding a day to our Dialing for Dollars event and would like to invite you to join us again:When: Wednesday, September 30Where: 1020 Olive St., DenverTime: 3:30 pm – 8:30 pm (or any portion thereof)What to bring: Your cell phone and chargerIf you know right now that you’ll be able to join us, please reply to this email and I’ll put you on our list. If you’re not sure, don’t worry about the reply and come when you can!Thanks!Liz AdamsRomanoff for SenateP.S. Remember – every contribution counts. If you’d like to contribute to Andrew’s campaign go to www.andrewromanoff.com and click DONATE.
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I am so furious with the recent demand by Olympia Snowe that Congress "take the public option off the table." Just who do Republicans and Blue Dog Democrats think they are? Public polling shows overwhelming support for the public option. Why do the minorities: the right wing fringe, the Senate Finance Committee, the Republican politicians still in office, think they have the right to dictate the kind of reform or lack of reform that all Americans receive? Four out of five Congressional committees have created bills with a public option, and the Senate Finance Committee isn't so powerful that they get to determine the direction of reform with their faulty, Group of Six panel. I just cannot stand how much coverage they get in the media and how much importance they're given in this debate. It isn't accurate and it isn't right.
Apply for Training (OFA Colorado)
If you want to learn how to organize while helping make Health Insurance Reform a reality in 2009 then please apply for Community Organizer training with OFA Colorado by filling out this form. http://www.ofacolorado.com/apply-for-organizer-training
