Dear Mr. Obama: You need independent voters for progress!

I received an email yesterday from Barack Obama's campaign. Here's the message I sent:

Mr. Obama:
I agree that we need to end the war in Iraq, and as an independent, I am watching all the candidates closely to see who will have the guts to take on, not just the Bush administration, but the complicity of the Democrats as well. So far, only Mike Gravel, Ron Paul and Dennis Kuscinich have come close to that. I am watching your campaign and hoping that you will dialogue with independents around the country and use us as a source of strength. The Democratic Party ultimately will not save this country. Independents need to know that you are serious about putting America above the interests of your party. THAT would be progress!

Sincerely,
Nancy Hanks
The Hankster

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