Megan Foster, Senator Nelson? You used Megan Foster in your argument for Clinton?

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http://www.dailykos.com/story/2008/5/31/11318/1842/796/526028

Senator Nelson just used my name to argue a position that I do not support. Anyone who knows me or has read my diaries, knows that as a Florida grassroots organizer, I understood that Florida broke the rules. I played by the rules. I organized Tampa Bay area Obama supporters to help elect Senator Obama as our next president by fundraising, online networking and rapid response as well as phonebanking to and canvassing in other states. In fact the week before the January 29th primary, I was otherwise occupied getting out the vote in South Carolina. I also traveled to North Carolina and phonebanked to Texas, Pennsylvania, Georgia, North Carolina, etc.

I ran for pledged Obama delegate in Florida CD 9 to make sure that IF Florida's delegation is seated, Senator Obama would be represented by a loyal supporter in my district.

thefos's diary :: ::

I am getting ready for my daughter's high school grad party right now but I wanted to make sure that my position is clear. When I break the rules, there are consequences. When my children break the rules, there are consequences. Senator Obama obeyed the rules. I obeyed the rules. I have said all along that the DNC, the FDP, and the two remaining campaigns should sit down and negotiate a fair resolution to this debacle.

I have worked with Megan on the O-Train. She is a great leader (I'm just a helper). I am still amazed he used her name like that.

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1. Well said Megan.. let's get together and rid ourselves of Nelson..

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2. I would be thrilled if Wexler ran for Nelson's seat

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8. Mel Martinez is next up.. at least we'd have 1 and 1/2 a dem in the senate.

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9. Martinez won't lose to a Dem here.

unfortunately.

[kevinmc]

3. wish I had the money to put that in an ad in Florida Newspapers .... n/t

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4. send it to media outlets - that is free!

I think it would make a nice personal interest story for them.

[AngryOldDem]

6. I agree, Set the record straight. It's your right. n/t

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7. anyone know Keith Olbermann's email address?

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13. I recall reading here on DU that his MSNBC e-mail was bouncing back.

Not taking anything at all.

I just looked around the MSNBC site, and I'll be damned if I can find ANY kind of e-mail link. For anything. If they make it **that** hard, then that kinda says they really don't care what we think.

Kinda speaks volumes, doesn't it?

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14. I tried to send it to huffpo, but keep getting a server error??

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5. thanks. Tarheel here. We appreciate your work in NC

I canvassed for two days - had to use a cane on one day.

I noticed at Obama headquarters in my town that some folks from Fl came
up to canvass in our town, on streets they'd never seen before!

Thank you thank you.

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10. lots of out-of-towners were in NC!

I helped call for volunteers, and at least a dozen came to you from DC/Maryland.

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11. America Blog has it: Nelson invoked the name of an activist who doesn't support Nelson's position

Senator Nelson invoked the name of an activist who doesn't support Nelson's position -- and didn't do what Nelson said

America Blog Joe Sudbay (DC) · 5/31/2008

Florida Senator Bill Nelson gave an impassioned defense of Florida today. He invoked a couple of Floridians to support his position, including Megan Foster. Here's the that section of his remarks:

BILL NELSON: Now, I want to give you some examples. Megan Foster, a mother of five from Tampa, frustrated by the incompetence and failures of the Bush administration, organized her own campaign. She rallied friends and family to get out the vote for her candidate. Her energy and enthusiasm was infectious and helped inspire many others to become politically involved and help get out people to vote all over the state; and then Megan was elected a delegate.

However, Megan just wrote a post on DailyKos to make clear she doesn't share the view of Senator Nelson. In fact, she did not help get out the vote in Florida. She channeled her energies in other states where she knew the votes would count:

...more at the link

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12. awesome!!!

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15. Tama Trib has picked it up on their blog:

http://blogs.tampabay.com/buzz/2008/05/foster-dont-twi.html

Foster: Don't twist my sentiments, Sen. Nelson

It seems Obama delegate Megan Foster of Tampa was not exactly honored to have Sen. Bill Nelson invoke her name in calling to recognize the Jan. 29 results. Foster: "Senator Nelson just used my name to argue a position that I do not support. Anyone who knows me or has read my diaries, knows that as a Florida grassroots organizer, I understood that Florida broke the rules. I played by the rules. I organized Tampa Bay area Obama supporters to help elect Senator Obama as our next president by fundraising, online networking and rapid response as well as phonebanking to and canvassing in other states. In fact the week before the January 29th primary, I was otherwise occupied getting out the vote in South Carolina. I also traveled to North Carolina and phonebanked to Texas, Pennsylvania, Georgia, North Carolina, etc.