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SRCC: “The Expectation Is That Outside Groups Will Do This For Us”
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September 11th, 2007 -
MOVEON.ORG-Organized Anti-War Groups Communicate On a “Near-Daily” Basis With “Senior Democratic Members”: “I called over there and said, ‘You guys better have a strategy on this.’ ” By “there,” Matzzie meant the offices of Democratic leaders on Capitol Hill, with which he or his staff communicates on a near-daily basis; Matzzie has personal relationships with several senior Democratic members of Congress. (Michael Crowley, “Can Lobbyists Stop The War,” The New York Times Magazine, 9/9/07)
Anti-War Groups Conduct Daily Conference Calls With Democratic Leadership Staff In The House And Senate: “Every morning, representatives from a cluster of antiwar groups gather for a conference call with Democratic leadership staff members in the House and the Senate. Shortly after, in a cramped meeting room here, they convene for a call with organizers across the country.” (Michael Luo, “Antiwar Groups Use New Clout To Influence Democrats On Iraq,” The New York Times, 05/04/07)
MoveOn’s Eli Pariser On The Democratic Party: “Now It's Our Party: We Bought It, We Own It, And We’re Going To Take It Back.” (Sam Hananel, “Moveon To Democratic Party: ‘We Own It,’” Associated Press, 12/09/04)
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