New Independent political group backs Obama
The recently formed group Show Me Independents, which bills itself as ”Missouri’s only state wide organization of Independents” announced this morning that it’s endorsing Sen. Barack Obama for the Democratic nomination for president.
In a release, the group cites recent polls indicating that roughly a third of Missouri voters “identify themselves as Independents, and Senator Obama having already received double-digit leads among independents in the Iowa, New Hampshire and South Carolina primaries.”
“Show Me Independents expect the same result from Missouri on February 5th,” the group said.
It’s encouraging independents to cast ballots in Missouri presidential primary, since the state has an open primary system and people do not register by party.
“As an agent of real change, Senator Obama is speaking to Independents across the country with his vision and ideas,” said Barbara Woodruff, co-chair of Show Me Independents. “He speaks to independents when he expresses the same concerns we do against the insider culture, the old political paradigm and paralyzing partisanship.”
The group says that it is affiliated with The Committee for a Unified Independent Party .
Woodruff said that people can email her at Show Me Independents@gmail.com.
Way to go Obama!! Hooray!
”Missouri’s only state wide organization of Independents announced this morning that it’s endorsing..”
So much for being “Independent”
Irony… line one!
From the link Jo provide under the tab “About Us” here is what CUIP says about their political base and foundation:
While the founders of CUIP come out of left and liberal progressive traditions, we believe that the United States has been profoundly hurt by ideological and political labeling……………….
CUIP is a “liberal” organization (not that there is anything wrong with that if that is what you are). However, they are not a “true” Independent political organization, rather liberals in independent clothing, ramping up for votes…………………………
“CUIP is a “liberal” organization”
SURPRISE!
(sorry Steve)
But still, who couldn’t see that one coming?
They also say on their site that they don’t endorse candidates.
Jo, how come Independent isn’t in quotes on the headline because it is blatantly obvious that this group is anything but.
Super Tuesday is days away and University City community organizers and city area residents held a rally February 2, for Obama at Millar Park on the Hon. Betty L. Thompson Trail that was dedicated to the former Missouri state legislator last year. In recent weeks St. Louis’s only daily newspaper the Post Dispatch endorsed Obama followed by this weeks St. Louis American endorsement, the second oldest black newspaper in the city.
Honorable Betty L Thompson said, Obama “has everything and is qualified and energizes us. He’s got it from A to Z.” In what is a historical moment Thompson noted that “we can tell our children that we had an opportunity to put a black man in presidency.” We need to go out and vote to make sure a black man because a candidate for president, she encouraged.
Bishop Thomas, whose son, Reginal Clemons is on death row for the wrongful murder of two girls on the Chain of Rocks Bridge more than 10-years ago said, Obama is intelligent, has the ability to deal with media, is a family man, well rounded and it’s time for a change.” He has the ability to pull people together and represents a uniting force for all of America. We are all in it together,” Thomas said.
Kenneth Foxworth Deputy Chair of Black Caucus Democratic National Committee and state representative in Minnesota just so happen to be in town to help with his family and caught wind of the rally. “I think Obama offers us a fresh start,” Foxworth said. “We need something new. Change has to come and he has a strategy,” he said. “I look at has the best candidate best and not skin candidate. He can’t change his skin. He is a truly amazing person,” Foxworth continued.
Representative Ted Hoskins 80th district argues that Obama is an agent of change. The minorities in the countries need change. He is a visionary that brings all together and crosses party line to get things accomplish, Hoskin said. He speaks for those that have been left out in the past. I support his education focus, said Hoskins. Obama is prepared to help to prepare our young people. His health plan is good and can overhaul the current system especial. Hillary Clinton health plan has not gotten any were and she has had 35-years to do something, he said. In terms of her experience she is the first lady of Arkansas and her experience is more ceremonial in particular in the White House, he said. Obama is prepared and has been since his early days in Chicago when he worked with the grassroot, said Obama.
“Enslave Africans built the White House. It time for the Barack family to live in it. This is the house the Africans built,” said Richard Dockett a long time community activist and organizer.