Warrior for Social Justice Alan Solomont joins Obama's camp

[Colobo]

http://www.jewishjournal.com/home/preview.php?id=17741

Solomont, who has worked on five previous presidential campaigns and was national finance chairman for the Democratic National Committee, once organized an event that raised $4 million for Sen. John Kerry's presidential campaign.

He uses a subtle but firm approach when asking for money. Speaking to a prospective donor who returned his phone call during the interview, Solomont said: "I hope you and your wife will be able to help out as we put together a smaller event for Barack. We have him for a few hours on a Saturday night, and this would be a good chance to introduce him to key people."

But as a former member of the Clinton fundraising team, Solomont knows he is up against the political equivalent of the New York Yankees, the most financially successful franchise in baseball history.

His conference room contains a picture of the former president helping him with his golf swing. It also prominently displays a frame with 13 pictures of Hillary Clinton visiting a nursing home in Boston for which he helped raise money.

Solomont said Hillary Clinton would make a "fine president" -- but Obama would make a better one. He knows his work for Obama means that his friendship with the Clintons, who place a premium on personal loyalty, won't be the same. "He thought about it and agonized about it because his relationship with the Clintons is important to him, but it took second place to what he saw as the promise of Obama," Grossman said.

[Ethelk2044]

1. Go OBama Go!

:woohoo:

:applause:

[StudentsMustUniteNow]

2. Why is the title "Jewish Activist"?

Do we call George W. Bush "Christian President?"

This guy doesn't represent Jews.

[Colobo]

3. The link comes from JEWISH JOURNAL, which talks about topics

concerning the Jewish community.

[StudentsMustUniteNow]

4. So if I quote from Robertson's CBN...

I can call Bush "Christian President Bush?"

I am Jewish but am wary of this stereotyping of us as being in bed with corporate dollars and the DLC.

[Colobo]

5. It wasn't my intention to allude to any stereotypes

[rinsd]

6. Kaz the orig headline was better anyway "Warrior for Social Justice"

[flpoljunkie]

8. And very flattering, as well.

[rinsd]

9. This is quite a coup for Obama.

I really have to say I am impressed with his campaign that so far has been nearly flawless.

[StudentsMustUniteNow]

7. My misunderstanding then

Sometimes it's hard to tell online. Sorry bout that! :toast:

[mckeown1128]

10. Gobama!!!

:bounce: :yourock: :bounce: