It is absolutely deplorable. We thought it was bad when we read or hear stories of some politician taking money or vacations or dinners or golf outings on the tab of some big time lobbyist. We shake our heads in disgust as we see OUR elected officials taking more interest in special interest than in their own constituents. We applaud when one gets arrested; sigh when they get a slap on the wrist and continue to draw a Congressional paycheck.
But now we have seen everything.
The raffling off of a President.
Both Obama and the Democrat establishment should truly feel shame at what they have become.
The following is an email from Robby Mook, the DCCC Executive Director:
Your Photo with President ObamaTuesday, February 22, 2011 6:13 PM
From: "Robby Mook, DCCC Executive Director"
To: "Charles Reynolds"
Charles --
Just wanted to make sure you saw Leader Pelosi’s message about your chance to meet President Obama on March 8th.
If you’re chosen as our lucky winner, not only will you get the chance to meet the President, but you’ll get to have your picture taken with him too.
Contribute $5 or more today and you will be automatically entered for a chance to win a trip to Boston (airfare and hotel included). If you win, you and a friend will attend a dinner with President Obama on March 8th and get your picture taken with him.
Help us show continued grassroots strength for President Obama’s agenda. If you’re our lucky winner, you’ll get to meet the President and get your picture taken with him to keep for all time.
Thanks,
Robby Mook
DCCC Executive Director
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From: Nancy Pelosi
Sent: Friday, February 18, 2011 1:27 pm
To: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
Subject: Dinner with President Obama
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Friend --
It is my pleasure to share some exciting news.
On March 8th, President Barack Obama will join Democratic leaders for dinner in Boston -- and I wanted to offer you the chance to join us.
It has never been more critical to show continued grassroots strength and excitement for President Obama’s agenda to win the future by creating jobs and making America the world’s innovation leader.
Contribute $5 or more today and you will be automatically entered for a chance to win a trip to Boston (airfare and hotel included). If you win, you and a friend will be my guests at a dinner with President Obama on March 8th.
There is so much at stake. Rather than join President Obama by investing in America’s future, Republicans and their special interest shadow groups have pushed a divisive agenda that will compromise the economic security of our middle class.
It is critical that we show the world how strongly we support President Obama’s bold vision to encourage innovation and invest in America’s future.
Contribute $5 or more today and you will be automatically entered for a chance to win a trip to Boston (airfare and hotel included). If you win, you and a friend will be my guests at a dinner with President Obama on March 8th.
March 8th promises to be an unforgettable evening with President Obama and leading Democrats from across America. I look forward to sharing it with you.
Nancy Pelosi
Democratic Leader
P.S. It is critical that we show continued grassroots strength and excitement for President Obama’s agenda to win the future. Contribute today and you will be automatically entered for a chance to win a trip to Boston (airfare and hotel included). If you win, you and a friend will be my guests at a dinner with President Obama on March 8th.
Maybe its just me. Maybe America is fine with someone raffling off a photo op with the President of the United States like some Hollywood teeny bobber icon. Maybe I am the only one who thinks this demeans the office and exposes a seamy side to popular politics. I mean, hey, maybe I am the only one in America who feels that auctioning off a chance to be photographed with the President of the United States for $5 or more sent to get a new Democrat commercial on the air for the 2012 election campaigns is kind of tacky and sleazy.
I sure hope I am not. And if you are with me on this or you are against me on my thinking here, it is okay. It really doesn't matter to me. What matters is that I get you to think for yourselves and see some of the ridiculous political shenanigans that go on in this country but don't get much mainstream press coverage. But heck, this is just me, Thinking Out Loud.
Have a great day.
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