It's Not the Voters' Fault

IndieinVa

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Monday April 11, 2011 · 8:48 PM PDT

2011/04/11 · 20:48

Obama has done some great things, and I imagine everyone on this site and other activist sites will happily broadcast his accomplishments during the upcoming election cycle. But his list of "wins" is going to fall on apathetic ears because Obama's not out in front talking to HIS voters.

As Bill Clinton proved, Obama doesn't even HAVE to be fighting for his supporters (although I think he is), but he's got to SAY he is, and SAY where the roadblocks to progress are. His riveting pre-inaugural speeches are what rallied voters, and they're what will be required from him to rally voters again. Communication is part of the job we elected him to do, and it's the major area where he's failing.

It's not fair to blame a beleaguered, disenfranchised public for staying home when they feel screwed over. Those voters are still there, but they need Obama to communicate with them. Not us; not his press secretary; not pundits who favor him. Obama needs to talk.

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