Update- The Move On Virtual town meeting was a success

If you missed it you can watch footage or read transcripts from the links below. Read on:

Last night's Virtual Town Hall on Iraq was really exciting. Seven Democratic candidates for president spoke directly to tens of thousands of progressives from coast to coast. Listening to the candidates compete for who has the best plan to bring our troops home—well, it's a big change from 2004. The visions they laid out could hardly be more different from our current administration's approach.

Now it's time for the final step: we all vote on which candidate is best able to lead the country out of the war in Iraq. We need to show that progressives will reward candidates who stand strong on Iraq.

And if you couldn't make it to a party, you're in luck! We captured it all on tape and in print. So, read or listen to the candidates' words first, and then cast your vote. If you're ready to vote now, click here:

http://pol.moveon.org/townhall/iraq/support.html?id=10184-1411303-L34xC1&t=6

It's not too late to join in the Town Hall and vote! Just click here to listen to highlights and read transcripts:

http://pol.moveon.org/townhall/iraq/report_back.html?id=10184-1411303-L34xC1&t=7

Last night was a great example of grassroots democracy. The candidates answered (and occasionally ducked) questions submitted and chosen by real people—not beltway pundits. Afterward, we had great conversations about how we can use the primary process to end the war and build progressive power. It was a reminder of how different politics can feel when driven by citizens—not by money, consultants, or party power brokers.

Our partners at Air America Radio will be rebroadcasting the show over the next few days, so check your local listings, and tell you friends to listen.¹

You can help make this experiment in people-powered politics a success by voting right now for the candidate you think can lead us out of Iraq (voting closes tonight at midnight PST). And once you vote, you'll have the chance to support your candidate by contributing to their campaign and joining their e-mail list.

Check out our highlights page:

http://pol.moveon.org/townhall/iraq/report_back.html?id=10184-1411303-L34xC1&t=8

Then be sure and vote at:

http://pol.moveon.org/townhall/iraq/support.html?id=10184-1411303-L34xC1&t=9

One important thing to note: Winning this vote isn't an official MoveOn endorsement. Before we all make any endorsements together, we need to keep pressing the candidates on Iraq—and on other issues. Watch your email for info on two more Virtual Town Halls to come this spring and summer—one on health care, and one on global warming.

Events like tonight are only possible because of you. Thanks for all you do.

–Adam, Ilyse, Justin, Mari and the MoveOn.org Political Action Team
Wednesday, April 11th, 2007

1. Click here to check Air America local listings: http://www.airamerica.com/stations