At the friendship meeting house in historic Philly, 150 people gathered to see our new power point and to hear from Patrick Murphy, one of the most targeted Democratic congressional candidates.

Our event was only several blocks away from Independence and Constitution Halls, which was a fitting location given how much our founding fathers talked about their fear that one day economic power might seize political power in this country. And, think about what’s happened to our democracy today. Wal-Mart and other large, profitable corporations are contributing millions of dollars to use our democracy against the best interests of the American people and take America in the wrong direction.

Well, in the spirit of the founding of America, we pledge to take our country back from the Wal-Mart’s of the world and return power back to the people so we can have health care for everyone and economic security.

Tomorrow morning we are going to canvass in Philly and then it’s off to Baltimore for an exciting rally on the need for Wal-Mart to provide affordable health care. There is lots of interest in this event given the judge’s recent ruling on fair share health care legislation. And, let me be very clear. No matter what one judge rules, if there is one thing I know from years of political campaigns, when there is such a dramatic need (over half of Wal-Mart’s workers without company health care) coupled with such strong public support (77% in Maryland), lawmakers will find a way to hold corporations responsible and make sure profitable companies pay their fair share for health care.

Right now it’s 11:45 pm and we are just pulling in, so tune in tomorrow and if you live near Baltimore get ready to join the fight for health care!