OBAMA REACHES OUT

He proposed new drilling, safe nuclear power plants, small business tax credits, spending freeze, deficit reduction - and the Republican reaction: NYET, NINE, NON, NO WAY! I heard GOP leadership actually say he didn't offer us anything! Ignoring the reality of the President's message, when they did acknowledge suggestions to cut spending, they dismissed it as not enough! What don't they understand about you have to start somewhere? Saving hundreds of millions of dollars sounded pretty impressive to me. Their true nature has once again been revealed for all those not too blinded by partisanship to see.

Have I been thrilled with progress from the Oval Office to date? No. But do I believe that with the cooperation of Congress there could be real headway? Absolutely. We have candidates who are willing to do the work necessary; Alan Jilka running for the Big 1st District and Charles Schollenberger standing against Tiahrt or Moran. If we just fold up our tents and refuse to fight for better representation we all know where it leads - NOWHERE. There are voting records and past positions that leave Republicans vulnerable but it requires the effort of us all to get the information out. Thanks to the Supreme Court's decision it's more important than ever that individuals fight for their voices to be heard. Obama made a plea for cooperation saying he couldn't do the job alone. If the right in Congress isn't willing to support the way forward it's up to us to lend the support needed to turn the country around. The GOP establishment, rant radio and right wing extremists want this administration to fail. In our silence we would be supporting their agenda.