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You Can Still Have Say on FISA Right Now: Even After Vote
We have a Georgia Primary next Tuesday matching progressive State Sen Regina Thomas running against Incumbent Bush Dog and FISA supporter John Barrow.
Barrow is so wrong on so many issues and it's not just FISA. Although we need to keep that in mind when opening our wallets tonight. It's the war and voting with the Republicans all the time on taxes.
Today John Barrow received the endorsement of the Savannah Newspaper. Savannah is the largest city in the district.
Unfortunately they don't get it either when they said
"But effectively serving in Congress and representing the 12th District requires more skills than constituent services. This district needs someone who can craft policy, argue its merits and then work with members on both sides of the aisle to make it a reality."
We don't need a Democrat in name only where we have a choice. Her staff can help her craft policy. Also, that must be a joke because Barrow has sponsored very little legislation.
Donate a few dollars to Regina Thomas and see if we can't make a difference tonight. Click here to donate.
Comments (8)
Smart post. Thanks.
July 10, 2008 12:07 AM | Reply | Permalink
thanks. recommend. maybe we can get some money.
July 10, 2008 12:23 AM | Reply | Permalink
Rec'd, donated and linked.
Good luck to us all. Keep up the fight.
July 10, 2008 4:27 AM | Reply | Permalink
I'll be making donations to the ACLU and the EFF next week, for the ongoing FISA fight. I'll include Regina as well.
July 10, 2008 12:09 PM | Reply | Permalink
Until Georgia Republicans redrew the state voting districts to benefits Republicans only, John Barrow would have represented Athens, Clarke Co., Ga. Because of the redrawing of those lines, Barrow campaigned in another district and barely won his congressional seat.
However, under the guise of Blue Dog Democrats "reaching across the aisle", John Barrow has become nothing more than just another sold out politician.
He has supported FISA because he gets contributions from the telecom industry.
But watch it. FISA has not been Barrow's only sellout nor will it be his last.
When it comes time to keep the internet free and open as it currently is, John Barrow will vote to turn that over to the media/telecom industry, too.
If Barrow was currently representing our district and voting has he has done, we'd vote his ass out!
You don't have to be a blind conservative not to see it, just an ignorant one to deny it.
July 10, 2008 12:22 PM | Reply | Permalink
Awesome post. Primaries are the time and place for pushing your agenda.
We may be stuck with some flaky unreliable Dems in some districts, but can push for better ones where possible.
July 10, 2008 3:56 PM | Reply | Permalink
Did Obama cut any more ads for Barrow?
July 10, 2008 5:28 PM | Reply | Permalink
I"m not sure. I don't think so though.
July 10, 2008 6:57 PM | Reply | Permalink
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