Some of you may remember that I hoped to talk to the President Wednesday night.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

It didn't happen.......I didn't even get through. Disappointed doesn't even begin to describe how I felt...

But.

I was ventilating about it on facebook, and my good friend DFW said he would see what he could do...This is what happened:


Well, I didn't get to talk to the President, but close enough! I got a call from one of the folks who works for the President and who is part of the campaign outreach. We talked for nearly 10 minutes, and covered a raft of topics.

I told her that I thought he had done really well in the second debate, complete with a total grasp of the facts. And I specifically mentioned how well he put Romney down, with control and yet with fire. Truly impressive.

On the other hand, I did mention that I want Obama to stop compromising with the Republicans. I reminded her of how Boehner and McConnell stated publicly that they were determined to make Obama a one term President, and that they were doing their best to do just that. I said I wanted him to be stronger and more forceful in his next term.

And I did mention DU... It was a very cool phone call!

[Angry Dragon]

1. Did you put your name in for a cabinet post??

[CaliforniaPeggy]

3. Not just no.........HELL no!

I am political, but not that way, LOL!

[IDemo]

25. Secretary of My Dears

[CaliforniaPeggy]

26. Aw, thank you........my dear IDemo...

[Lugnut]

2. Very nce, Peggy!

Thank you for speaking for me.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

4. I'm honored that I could!

[Tikki]

5. Excellent...and I hope you mentioned that you are from California...

And we here are supporting our President Obama as a Blue State and with an informed
educated electorate.

Good Job CaliforniaPeggy..

The Tikkis

[CaliforniaPeggy]

8. I didn't actually mention that.....

Didn't even think of it!

Sorry.

[immoderate]

6. Great show, my dear Peggy!

--imm

[CaliforniaPeggy]

9. Thanks!

[Baitball Blogger]

7. You mean, you could talk to him on that Wednesday phone call?

You got further along than anybody else. There was no Q&A that I remember.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

10. My understanding was that we could have.......I didn't get through at all.

It was upsetting, but I'm OK now.

[Baitball Blogger]

11. Then feel good about this, it came across like a speech of thanks.

No one was free to ask a question, that I recall.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

12. Thanks, that does make me feel better!

[monmouth]

13. Good for you Peggy, I'm so jealous...n/t

[CaliforniaPeggy]

14. Aw, thanks, my dear monmouth...n/t

[peacefreak]

15. My Dear Miss Peggy....

You rock!!!!! (not that there was any doubt)

[CaliforniaPeggy]

20. Oh thank you, my dear peacefreak!

You are too kind...

[Liberalynn]

16. WoW. Congratulations California Peggy

Love what you said and glad you got to talk with someone connected to the White House. I have always admired your posts here and think you are so knowledgeable and well spoken on the Democratic Cause!

[CaliforniaPeggy]

19. Thank you, my dear Liberalynn!

I really appreciate your very kind words...

[CreekDog]

17. Word on the street is that he's pretty busy these days

I don't think he's even home very often. I heard his job involves a lot of travel and meetings.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

18. There might just be some truth to that...

Ya think?

[CreekDog]

21. well...

[donheld]

22. "I want Obama to stop compromising with the Republicans."

a HUGE thank you. I love him, but he must stop that.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

23. I felt so strongly about that one point, my dear donheld.....I HAD to bring it up.

I was really glad I remembered it, and even gladder for the opportunity to say it!

Thanks, sweetie...

[Left Brain]

24. I am so happy for you!

Way to represent us all.

[Whovian]

27. Bees knees, Kiddo!

Sans a face on face, still a good thing.

Edited for uber dyslexia!