QUESTIONS AND HOPEFULLY SOME ANSWERS

President Obama holds an open discussion across the aisle. Complete Video.

After witnessing this incredible dialogue from President Obama and the difficulty from Republicans to disengage the partisan rhetoric, even immediately after President Obama pleaded with them to do so, I have a question for the president, who, on February 4, 2010, will be speaking to grassroots supporters and answering questions about our plan to move forward.... (You can ask your question here.)

My question:

Dear Mr. President,
Now that you've shown the way forward with your graciousness and ability to work with the other side of the aisle and you've shown that this kind of bi-partisanship is the way and seemingly the only way to get things done for the people of the United States, what are your plans to continue this rather amazing and much needed transition? I do not envy you that, but I support the idea wholeheartedly!

Thank you, Mr. President.

Unprecedented Corporate Interference (written by Change Congress)

Yesterday's Supreme Court decision allowing unprecedented corporate interference into the electoral process should serve as a wake-up call to anyone concerned about the integrity of our democracy.

With the American people's trust in Congress already at a historical low, and an avalanche of questionable contributions about to enter into our political system, it may soon be impossible to determine why members introduce, support, or oppose pieces of legislation. And the cloud of money surrounding Congress will only get thicker.

It's tempting to do what many in both parties have already done: throw up our hands and declare this a lost cause. But there is a path forward.

Larry Lessig, founder of Change Congress, wrote a piece for the Huffington Post explaining the consequences of the Court's decision -- and outlining the next steps our country should take. Please take a few minutes to read his essay, and forward it along to everyone you know who's troubled by the state of our democracy:

http://action.change-congress.org/HuffingtonPost

The Citizens United decision has made our work at Change Congress more important than ever. With your continued support, I'm hopeful that we can help build a political system free of the taint of special interest money and influence.

Sincerely,

Monica Walsh
Development Director