Obama launching 'Blue Star Families for Obama', "a national military families council"

[babylonsister]

I think this is a great idea. And I do think the Obamas will listen.

http://tpmelectioncentral.talkingpointsmemo.com/2008/08/michelle_obama_to_meet_with_mi.php

Michelle Obama To Meet With Military Spouses In Virginia
By Greg Sargent - August 4, 2008, 11:18AM

The Obama campaign announces that Michelle Obama will hold a round-table discussion with military spouses on Wednesday.

The campaign is also launching "Blue Star Families for Obama," which it's billing as "a national military families council" that will keep the Obamas up to speed on issues facing military families and coordinate campaign events with them around the country.

It's a sign of a concerted push-back against the McCain campaign's efforts to "create a narrative" (still our favorite reigning euphemism) of Obama as indifferent to and insufficiently respectful of the military.

[Alter Ego]

1. This is a very cool idea

and it is a very subtle undercutting of a demographic that is supposed to be a McCain strength.

[NatBurner]

2. Michelle will be perfect for this

great idea

i'm almost looking forward to the backwards, dumbass spin the dumbos will try to put on it

[KittyWampus]

4. As would Wes Clark's wife, Gert.

[KittyWampus]

3. Our wounded troops have been writing letters complaining of McCain's using them as political

footballs.

While this group addresses substantial issues I hope they have a voice regarding more emotional/ethical issues as well