President Obama’s grassroots Organizing for Action, in a message to supporters, said that voters turned their back on them and it is time respond by fighting “harder than we ever have before.”
Scrapping any intention to work with the new administration, the message from OFA’s BarackObama.com said, “we’re not backing down.”
The email to supporters was a clear rallying cry to fight the incoming Trump administration, despite Obama’s pledge to help the new team.
OFA’s Jeremy Bird said, “If you’re anything like me, you’re still sorting through the events of the past week and a half. It’s hard — there’s no way to sugarcoat that. Vulnerable communities are feeling like this country has turned its back on them. And years of hard work are on the chopping block, seemingly overnight.
“Maybe you’re feeling disillusioned, cynical, or frustrated. But now is not the time to walk away — now is the time to get in the ring and fight harder than we ever have before.”
His full email is below:
If you’re anything like me, you’re still sorting through the events of the past week and a half. It’s hard — there’s no way to sugarcoat that. Vulnerable communities are feeling like this country has turned its back on them. And years of hard work are on the chopping block, seemingly overnight.
Maybe you’re feeling disillusioned, cynical, or frustrated. But now is not the time to walk away — now is the time to get in the ring and fight harder than we ever have before.
Everyone knows what’s at stake.
If you’ve been an active part of this movement, we need you to double down. If you’re just joining us or want a constructive way to start organizing in your community, now is the time to roll up your sleeves and get involved. Don’t ever think that you can’t make a difference.
We need you.
Your voice, your compassion, and your actions have never been more important than they are today, right now. OFA leaders, volunteers, trainers, supporters, and staff are here, and we’re not going anywhere.
Progress is never easy. But we’ve never been here for the easy fights.
Let’s get to work.
Never been more fired up. Still ready to go,
Jeremy
Jeremy Bird
Organizing for Action Advisory Board
Paul Bedard, the Washington Examiner’s “Washington Secrets” columnist, can be contacted at [email protected]
