How Obama Is Using Sotomayor to Hide His Real Agenda


	How Obama Is Using Sotomayor to Hide His Real Agenda

merrie

5-26-2009 8:51 PM

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obama’s online machine, "organizing for america", re-energize a june 6 launch, health-care campaign, cap-&-trade politics, before august recess

merrie says:

Obama's Secret High Court Diversion ~ Obama’s aides believe that health-care and environmental politics may face less-intense opposition, by drawing fire to its Supreme Court nominee.

The last time Obama proactively used his online support network for such a high-profile news event was his selection of Joe Biden as his vice-presidential pick in August.

Alongside the online activism, the White House is planning a traditional rollout of the nominee complete with a full schedule of one-on-one meetings with senators.

Organizing for America.com

http://www.barackobama.com/index.php

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