The Democrats are busy these days.  If there weren't such stubborn resistance from Republicans at every turn, then the White House would be free of Karl Rove and his corruption, our troops would be on the way home, there'd be more college scholarships and loans, and we'd have tougher carbon emissions standards.  Yes, despite some hard work, the Republicans have managed to block a lot of the progressive priorities that the Democrats were elected on in 2006.  There's one thing, though, that all the Republican stonewalling and corruption can't stop: grassroots, local, community action.   So, that's what we're gonna do.

Starting next Saturday, the 28th, proressives across the nation are going to get busy.  We're gonna get together, get to know one another, and help our communities with projects large and small.  We've got plans here in Santa Barbara to help beautify and upgrade a city park.  Find out what's going on in your part of California right here.

After this grassroots action we'll know one another better, and we'll be relying on one another to get more stuff done.  It's pretty simple -- we need to work hard to take back the White House in 2008, and to build a sustainable, progressive majority beyond 2008.  Saturday the 28th is a chance for a fresh start to kick off all-important grassroots action.  If you've ever said anything bad about Bush and the Republicans, great.  But talk isn't enough -- it's time for action.  Let's get to work.  I'll see you next Saturday morning.