Things are starting to happen here
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Well, we had a great call today. Things are really starting to get organized (Tom will email the minutes, Thanks a bunch Tom), and Michigan has a great group of really committed people working for Governor Richardson. I am really enthusiastic and honored to be a part of this group.
I really want to encourage everyone that can to get in on the Saturday call. If you can't make the calls for whatever reason, you can still be really involved, we will keep you up to date on what is happening in the Michigan for Richardson group and the opportunities for involvement.
Many of you know from the email I sent that I am going to Chicago for the AFL/CIO Rally this Tuesday. IF you want to go we WILL get you there email me at wmich4richardson@yahoo.com. I will update on the event when I return. Please contact me if you want to go... we need bodies to show support... Let's really represent Michigan.
For now lets work to grow the group. Ask people if they have heard of Governor Richardson, and give them some information.
Also, it is good for people to be reminded that all of these candidates are in fact, applying for a job, and we are deciding who is the most qualified candidate for an executive position with a LOT of responsibility and requirements for success. Don't we have a right to look at all their resume's? If we were applying for a job someone would look at ours. Let's shift the paradigm of our thinking to remembering that our elected officials work for us, and we the voters need to be respectful of our power in selecting the most qualified candidate. This isn't a beauty contest. (right Gene?)
We don't have to "sell" him at all, his resume will easily do that for him. It's just that people aren't educated about him so they don't know how qualified he is. Try to have a conversation with at least one person daily, even just saying "hey you should check this guy out".
Also, remind your Republican friends that he obtained a high % (I think about 40%)of the Republican vote when he was re-elected in New Mexico so he is moderate enough for many Republicans to support. Tell them we welcome them as part of our base.
Okay that is enough for now. I hope everyone is enjoying there summer.
Michelle
I really want to encourage everyone that can to get in on the Saturday call. If you can't make the calls for whatever reason, you can still be really involved, we will keep you up to date on what is happening in the Michigan for Richardson group and the opportunities for involvement.
Many of you know from the email I sent that I am going to Chicago for the AFL/CIO Rally this Tuesday. IF you want to go we WILL get you there email me at wmich4richardson@yahoo.com. I will update on the event when I return. Please contact me if you want to go... we need bodies to show support... Let's really represent Michigan.
For now lets work to grow the group. Ask people if they have heard of Governor Richardson, and give them some information.
Also, it is good for people to be reminded that all of these candidates are in fact, applying for a job, and we are deciding who is the most qualified candidate for an executive position with a LOT of responsibility and requirements for success. Don't we have a right to look at all their resume's? If we were applying for a job someone would look at ours. Let's shift the paradigm of our thinking to remembering that our elected officials work for us, and we the voters need to be respectful of our power in selecting the most qualified candidate. This isn't a beauty contest. (right Gene?)
We don't have to "sell" him at all, his resume will easily do that for him. It's just that people aren't educated about him so they don't know how qualified he is. Try to have a conversation with at least one person daily, even just saying "hey you should check this guy out".
Also, remind your Republican friends that he obtained a high % (I think about 40%)of the Republican vote when he was re-elected in New Mexico so he is moderate enough for many Republicans to support. Tell them we welcome them as part of our base.
Okay that is enough for now. I hope everyone is enjoying there summer.
Michelle
Is the Saturday call going to be a weekly thing? I was unable to make the one this past weekend.
For those who don't know, Richardson for President stickers are available in many forms from various Cafepress stores (www.cafepress.com). Anything that gets Bill Richardson's name out in the public in a positive manner is a great thing.