New Era Republicans and Democrats Unite for Obama in Harlem
Guest, Miostis Munoz, Van Woods, Gary James, Alan Inman,
Elison Elliott, Myles Matthews, Peggy Hampton, Judith Riggs
In the wake of a successful, brilliantly organized and executed campaign to win the Democratic Party nomination for President of the United States, Senator Barack Obama has inspired a broad-based Republican and Democratic coalition to win the presidency in November.
The members of this bi-partisan coalition argue that the post-partisan message brought by the presumptive Democratic Party nominee to the national elective process, and the high level of intellect and civility demonstrated, requires the citizenry at large to conquer both the politics of polarization and emotional or divisive wedge issues.
Accordingly, the “New Era Republicans and Democrats Unite for Obama” scheduled a press conference at Sylvia’s Restaurant on Thursday, July 31, 2008. Those at the gathering publicly endorsed the presidential candidacy of Senator Barack Obama and set forth their national agenda concluding with victory on Election Day.
This unique political amalgamation of voters on behalf of the Democratic Senator of Illinois was spearheaded by New York based Republicans. They subsequently dubbed themselves as “New Era Republicans” in keeping with the new generation politics of the candidate. New Era Republicans were inspired to reach out to interested Democratic supporters of the Senator to unite in a bi-partisan coalition.
Van Woods, one of the proprietors of Sylvia’s Restaurant says: “I am excited about the prospect of linking our efforts in New York with Republican and Democratic Friends for Obama across the country as there is an unfolding political groundswell emerging that is intergenerational, interracial, and “fired up and ready to go. I will be personally talking to my family, friends and associates to make it happen.”
Gary James, a longtime leader of the grassroots activist wing of the Republican Party said, “New Era Republicans are primed to act as surrogates on behalf of candidate Obama to media, particularly relating to the anticipated Republican and conservative wedge issue attacks and the typical political dirty tricks, personal vitriol, and vituperative emotional rhetoric.”
Alan Inman, who served as the Director of the National Black Republican Council says that “real change in the country will require us all to do things differently, including how we think politically.”
Miosotis Munoz, President of Munoz and Associates and former staff advisor to Congressman Rangel states that “together, we have the power to change the national elective process and strengthen America with a bi-partisan coalition of voters.”
Following the press conference, immediate plans call for a fundraiser on September 28, at which time a secret campaign weapon will be disclosed. Participants in this 21st century brand of electoral politics subscribe to the notion that a multi party political strategy is required to save America and facilitate the opportunity for citizens to achieve the blessings of liberty.
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