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#30 - We're Gaining Ground, But We Need Your Help!
We're Gaining Ground, But We Need Your Help!
We're Gaining Ground, But We Need Your Help!
Lura Forcum, May 15.
Hi friends,
If you haven’t already, we really hope that you’ll take the time to read our exclusive story that was featured in the Washington Post this past weekend (you can access it here).
Getting Washington to listen to the concerns of everyday people like you and me isn’t easy, but we’re gaining momentum.
Since our organization was featured in the media, we’ve had hundreds of people join our movement and leave us messages of support.
And what does all of this mean? It means that we’re not alone.
Look at this comment that was left on the Washington Post’s website:
“Neither major party is doing the nation's business these days. neither one has produced a candidate I could vote for as president for many, many years. We should definitely do SOMETHING different because it is clear we can't depend on our current major parties to do anything except continue to rig the rules to maintain their stranglehold on our national politics.”
But the support doesn’t stop there. One reader commented, “It's about time. What took them so long?”
Since the weekend, the article has been republished in:
MSN
Seattle Times
London Times
CNBS News
Canadian Times
We’ve also been invited on over a dozen podcasts, from both the left and the right, to talk about how independents are changing the rules of the game.
All of this energy is great, but we need your help. The Independent Center is different than other political organizations primarily because we’re not DC insiders or former politicians.
We’re a groundswell of dissatisfaction that’s ready to push for change. Head to the link here for more ways that you can get involved.
As another reader noted on our article, “I understand the barriers to third party candidates, but this is so, so overdue! But I think a grassroots movement would be more successful... Our current system just doesn't work for us.”
Our nation’s future is too important for everyone’s voice to not be heard. And that’s why we’re here. Political change can only happen if it has the backing of the general public.
That’s the true power of a grassroots movement.
Best,
Lura
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