Beata Riedlmayer's Letter to Barack Obama

Send a letter to Barack! Beata wrote it, all you need to do is send it him via his website at http://obama.senate.gov/contact/ She adds, "It would be best if people just use it as a springboard. If they get 'canned' letters, it's not nearly as effective. I really would prefer that people make it their own. I believe I said so in the email I sent you. Besides, Toni's letter is way mo betta." So, rewrite it a bit, add some of your own thoughts, like "Say, Senator Obama, whassup with you and slumlord Tony Rezko?" or "Hey, Sen. Obama, whassup with you and the land deals with Tony Rezko?" or "Hey, Senator, do you really think we're so dumb that we'll believe you had no clue about Tony Rezko all these years?" or "Hey, man, whassup with your wife earning over $300,000 from that non-profit hospital?" And be polite! Then watch this cool Obama video! Dear Senator Obama, I'm a big fan, but I am quite distressed about the runoff election in the 49th Ward of Chicago. You endorsed Mr. Moore. Now the opponent, Don Gordon, has asked for an investigation of the election process. Various Moore supporters, including Democracy for America - Edgewater/Rogers Park, are asking that the challenge be rescinded. They are, in fact, using the group to send letters to all and sundry as the Steering Committee. They did not consult the local membership about this. There are many reasons to believe that there were serious problems with this campaign and with the election itself. There is a picture on one of the local blogs, showing Joe Moore shaking hands with a senior citizen -- while she is voting!! Isn't his very presence in room with voting booths in use a clear example of electioneering? I am asking that, although you support Joe Moore, you speak out to encourage the investigation to proceed. If there were no serious violations, and the count was fair, nobody has anything to worry about. I'm sure you know about the charges that voters were imported, that voters stating they lived in buildings that are vacant were allowed to vote, and so forth. The allegations were not made lightly. The 49th Ward, and the rest of Chicago, deserves to be informed -- by a thorough investigation -- whether the outcome is fair. I respectfully urge you to support the democratic process, and stand up for the right thing. You represent us nationally, but your local voice is also powerful. Please join us in asking that the facts be laid open. Send via http://obama.senate.gov/contact/