Making History on Super Tuesday

The importance of every possible vote on Super Tuesday compels me to send the following explanation of my support for Barack Obama to everyone I can reach.

TO: Family, friends, friends of family, professional colleagues and others

FROM: Ted Sorensen

SUBJECT: To Urge Voting for Obama on Tuesday, February 5 ("Super Tuesday")

I truly believe that February 5th will choose the next president of the United States, and that this choice is more important for our country's future than any presidential election since 1932. After almost eight years of Bush incompetence, indifference and disasters, Senator Obama is the one candidate who can restore America's moral authority and regain the respect essential to our security.

The way Senator Obama thinks and speaks about our problems and politics, the way he seeks leadership not for the power and glory but for the things we need to accomplish, is more like John F. Kennedy than any president or presidential candidate in either party since that terrible day we lost JFK in 1963. Despite my age and infirmities, I have campaigned for Senator Obama in seven states, used my voice and pen repeatedly on his behalf, and have become more determined to see his nomination with each new passing revelation of the true character of his opponents.

An Obama presidency will be a turning point in this country, and I ask all -- with the sound of my voice or the reach of my pen -- to join me in making history. Our children and grandchildren will be grateful if you do.

Comments

[NoMoreHawks]

As Abraham Lincoln said:¨¨
A HOUSE DIVIDED AGAINST ITSELF CANNOT STAND.¨¨
This, is what this special man, Senator Obama is reminding us all about, that if we don't come together soon, very soon as Americans, we will be lost and shamed because there are only certain moments of time in history when greatness and the winds of change knock at our door, and that time is now.¨¨
God speed Obama!!
¨¨Roll it into the White House kid.

[raker]

We don't need a Gallant who'll make nice to George Bush's Goofus. We need a tough sonofabitch with integrity. McCain's got the right temperament but the wrong politics. Obama, the opposite. But we're stuck with the candidates GE told us we wanted. We're screwed.

[SEQUOIABISON]

Thank you so much Mr. Sorenson, you embody all that was great about America and the hope JFK gave us thru your inspiring words for a brighter, optimistic future.

As a 28-year-old adviser to the new young president I realize now why JFK kept you by his side throughout his administrative years.

Not only were you simpatico with his philosophy of peace and civil justice but you added an important element of poetry and righteousness to all his captivating speeches.

Thank you again for your wonderful service to a great American president and for coming out now in support of the only candidate, Barack Obama, who also reminds me of the hopeful, can do years of JFK.

"I long for the day when the conscientious objector holds the same respect in society as the warrior does today" JFK

[nosanity]

I see blue skies , puffy white clouds a politopia as lockstep fascist health care for children deniers {GOP} gleefully reach across the isle in the name of good government . This vision brought to you by the capitulation wing of the democratic party . Reid Pelosi Kerry Kennedy Obama

[filmunas]

Thank you Mr. Sorensen! That was an endorsement from the heart, from the core of your being, for our country, for our children and their children. I'm firmly for Barack Obama and will vote for him with my ballot and my prayers this Tuesday. Sincerely, Dr. Munas.

[klondiker]

I think it is great that the Kennedys have endorsed Obama. His supporters keep pointing out that Obama is "like JFK". I'm sure that's a great association to put in voters' minds.

However, I find it ironic that a candidate who claims to be about the future not the past, who wants to be all about change, who wants to be different from traditional Washington, would so heavily rely on the imagery and iconography of the Kennedy era.

[Purple Girl]

I would have preferred someone who has shown true courage when battling the powers that have infected our Nation and made the right decisions the first time (invasion into ME and Patriot Act, Impeachments..) Kucinich was the Only True candidate for Change.
but I guess I'll have to settle for Obama (unfortunatley- MI was handed to Clinton, so I can only hope other state races are not fixed too)

[longislandlol]

I respect you so much-- I've read all your books-- I have goosebumps reading this article-- and know that the generations who have loved the Kennedy's will continue this love by allowing his legacy to come forth, by voting for Barack Obama--

[kash79]

WATCH ANF PASS IT ON AS FAST AS YOU CAN AND AS SOON AS YOU CAN.

www.yeswecan.com

BARACK ROCKS!!!!

I HOPE SOME POSTS IT ON YOU TUBE ASAP.

[Turnaround]

McCain = Bomb Iran. 100 more years in Iraq. Oldest man ever. Has cancer. Bush hugger (like a tree hugger, only confused.) Verifiably unstable hothead. Imprisoned in Vietnam, now wants to imprison the country in Iraq. Rove mopped the floor with him in 2000. Even Coulter prefers Hillary to McWhere'sMyCane.

The country is sick of war, sick of Bush. Evangelicals are disenfranchised. Wall Streeters aren't thrilled.

I'm not worried. Just turn out the vote.

Obama '08, or Hillary/Obama '08. I'm fine with either.

[plutorage]

The posts on this blog are bizarre.

Ted Sorensen is endorsing Obama and encouraging everybody to vot for Obama.

Ted Sorensen was President John Kennedy's speechwriter. Check out his bio on wikipedia.org. He wrote the communications between JFK and Kruschev during the Cuban missile crisis.

Wake up people. Vote for Obama and vote for greatness. Don't let slick willy pull your pants down and leave you feeling cheated.

[Roses]

Yes WE can!
Barack '08

[johnnydajogger]

I really cant believe we have come to this stage. Where did Obama come from in the first place? How was he even mentioned as a Presidential candidate? The JUNIOR senator from Illinois? If McCain is nominated by the repugs, McCain will chew up Obama on the issue of experience alone. Then, we'll be stuck with another war monger in the White House for another 4 years, at least. Dont give me this "inspirational" song and dance about Obama. We need substance not window dressing.

[lamarguerite]

Thanks. I too believe that Tuesday will go down as a great day in American history. The day when the country paved the way for Obama as next president of the United States.

http://lamarguerite.wordpress.com

[lafrance]

mr. Sorensen, I live in a Feb. 5th state and will be voting for Senator Obama.
However, to be honest, I do live in Illinois.
I am glad to see that Sen. Kennedy and Caroline are out campaigning for Sen. Obama now. He needs the help of his surrogates with so many states at once.
I was thrilled to see last spring that you had endorsed Obama for the presidency.
I think we will see a good Tuesday.