Hi.
I'm writing to you as a registered Democrat from California. Prior to living in LA, I lived in Humboldt Park, a gentrifying Puerto Rican neighborhood in Chicago. In 1993, at 23, I ran a progressive campaign for a municipal office seat in my hometown of Elk Grove Village, IL (within Henry Hyde's Congressional District.)
Barack Obama has inspired me like no other politician. I’ve never written any member of congress in support of a particular candidate or candidacy; other then my own. Barack’s candidacy stands alone; his uniqueness makes voters feel as if his candidacy was theirs. Barack Obamas' time is ours.
I believe Barack Obama's candidacy is responsible for the overwhelming participation of Democratic voters in this primary season. Just this past weekend, he again won by commanding margins, often in excess of 30% over a democratic rival who lived in the White House for eight years. Yet again, he has proved the adage: If You Build It - They Will Come.
Latinos who know Barack Obama, vote for Barack Obama. He understand the Hispanic Community and has experience addressing the issues that face these Americans. He has proven himself in this regards, to the extent of receiving endorsements from Latino members of congress, including Congressmen Luis Gutierrez, who represents the principally Hispanic congressional district where Elvira Arellano sought asylum.
In your role as a Super Delegate I ask you to pledge your support to Barack Obama, not only to save our country, but to save our democratic party. I implore you to do so within the next week, as time is of the essence. There is abundant ancedotal evidence pointing to the masses that will leave the Democratic train in the General Election if the momentum of Barack’s movement is stopped by forces other then voter will.
If you pledge your support to Barack Obama you will have voted to end the conventional wisdom that polarizes and paralyzes our political process. You will have voted to unite our country; your vote will again bring promise to our global allies and your vote will help open peaceful channels of communication among governments previously deemed hostile. No longer will our enemies claim they respect the American people but don’t like its government. For the first time in generations, they will be one.
I cannot again, as I have done since 1988, vote for the Least Worst Candidate. With Barack Obama as our Presidential nominee, I have a reason to VOTE FOR a Democrat.
Finally, I proffer this declaration as not a threat, but a reality check I hope you don't cash: If Barack Obama is not endorsed by the majority of the Super Delegates I will leave this party and work on behalf of a candidate I can Vote For. To be clear, Hillary Clinton is not that candidate.
Thank you for your consideration and I encourage you to help save our party and our future by pledging your support to Barack Obama for Democratic Presidential Candidate.
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