Educators for Obama

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"[Obama] says we need more firemen, more policemen, more teachers. Did he not get the message of Wisconsin?... It's time for us to cut back on government."-Mitt Romney, June 2012 Dear Jennifer, In about 200 days, our nation will inaugurate a president. If that person is Mitt Romney, you are going to have a very bad day. Here's why: You are about to lose your voice in the classroom. Romney supports governors like Scott Walker and Mitch Daniels, who have worked tirelessly to silence educators on the job. Romney is being advised by a state superintendent who removed workplace rights for Idaho teachers. You will have more students and fewer resources than ever before. Romney has said repeatedly that class size doesn't matter, and he opposes President Obama's efforts to help local communities hire more teachers. As Massachusetts governor, Romney slashed millions from special education, early literacy, school meals and more. This isn't just an election, Jennifer - it's a fight for our professions, our students and our schools. Get in the fight and volunteer as an Educator for Obama today! When you volunteer as an Educator for Obama , you support NEA's efforts to re-elect President Obama, who has stood up for educators and students. President Obama secured federal funds to save 450,000 educators' jobs and keep class sizes down. As President Obama said just last week, "The last thing our country needs is to have fewer teachers in our schools." Public schools employees are part of the 99% that needs to make its voice heard this election. I'm asking you to stand up, be heard and volunteer as an Educator for Obama today. Thanks for all you do, Karen M. White Political Director, National Education Association P.S. We are going to have some exciting opportunities to help with President Obama's re-election efforts in the coming days. Be sure to volunteer as an Educator for Obama today!

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