Waiting for me in my inbox this morning was an email from ONE, the campaign to make poverty history. (You can access the ONE website through the rotating banner at the top of this page.) The message was an invitation to sign up for a teleconference to discuss the launch of a campaign to "make every 2008 presidential candidate take a clear position on extreme poverty and global disease. "
According to the email: "We are just days away from launching an aggressive field effort, placing ads on the air, and launching a new website that will track the '08 candidates on the ground and on the issues like AIDS, malaria, access to clean water, and universal basic education.
"But to reach the widest audience possible, we need to tap in the power of the ONE community. I need you to share your vision for an America that leads the global fight to end extreme poverty and disease. So on Monday I'll be kicking-off ONE Vote '08 by hosting a conference call with Senator Tom Daschle, Senator Bill Frist, and you."
Whether you're interested in the ideals of ONE or not, the notion of tracking candidates stands and making those public is a great idea. It accomplishes a couple of things. It provides a focal point for public interest; it keeps the issue in the media; it allows people to easily compare candidates stances; and it makes the candidates aware of public interest.
If you're interested, Sign up for the conference call Monday, June 11th at 7:30 pm eastern time.
Colleen
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