Let's lobby Sen. Barack Obama

[oldbookguy]

Just a tongue in cheek note here:

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[threeonefour]

Barack, a friend to poker players everywhere...




LOL

[TheEngineer]

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I vote for Obama...the arguments against this so far are close to ignorant IMO

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6 against now, only one posted a valid reason. WTF? This is easy; I can't think of a reason anyone here wouldn't do this. Anyone wish to share reasons to not call?

[DMoogle]

I will call. What exactly should I say? I never know what to say with this type of stuff.

[TheEngineer]

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I will call. What exactly should I say? I never know what to say with this type of stuff.

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I’d say something like this:

Staffer: Hello, Senator Obama’s office.

You: Hi, my name is _______. I’m calling to urge Senator Obama to sponsor Senate legislation permitting Internet [poker/gaming]. I’m upset about last year’s Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act, as I don’t feel the government has a right to tell me how to spend my own money in my own home. Please urge Senator Obama to support the rights of the millions of Americans who enjoy a relaxing game of poker after a hard day’s work. Thanks.

If the staffer seems interested in talking, then bring up specific legislation (H.R. 2046, the Internet Gambling Regulation and Enforcement Act of 2007 or H.R. 2610, the Skill Game Protection Act). I'd have the bill numbers handy when you call, just in case.

Also, he'd normally be less intereted in the opinion of someone not residing in Ill., but he'll have more interest now because of the presidential race.

[DMoogle]

Thanks, TheEngineer. I hope they get flooded with calls on Monday and Thursday. [img]/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img]

[TheEngineer]

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Thanks, TheEngineer. I hope they get flooded with calls on Monday and Thursday. [img]/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img]

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Let's hope so. Hopefully we'll call multiple office and have our spouses, parents, brothers, friends, and anyone else we can think of call.

[Ron Burgundy]

When I called Obama's office about 2 months ago, the guy said he didn't have an official sance on the issue. I'll call again monday.

[kioshk]

I'm going to lobby Obama to grow a thicker neck. He looks like a bobblehead doll.

[tangled]

If we are calling, is this the best number or are there others?:

To reach the Campaign Headquarters by phone, please call: (866) 675-2008