'The clearest expression of this developing movement pivots around the candidacy of Barack Obama, whose inspirational message and politics have captured the imagination of millions. So much so that many commentators and politicians use the words 'transformational' or 'transforming' to describe his candidacy that is, a candidacy capable of assembling a broad peoples majority to reconfigure the terms and terrain of politics in this country in a fundamental way.'
'A landslide vote that changes control of the White House and improves the balance of forces in the House and Senate and in the states will create a new political dynamic in our country and the possibility to win gains far beyond the current platform of either Barack Obama or Hillary Clinton.'
The struggle for political independence is interconnected with, and in opposition to, the ruthless drive for increased profits by transnational corporations. It is part and parcel of the striving of working class families for survival, to realize hopes and dreams and to determine their own destiny.
Of course the system is rigged. And more and more people understand that. The challenge is how to organize the anger and build unity strong enough to take on corporate power.
The role of the Party unfolds within the context of helping build movements, deepening unity and expanding their reach and breadth and connections especially at the grassroots.
The ruling class is a social actor bent on undermining democracy.
Erica Smiley's Bi-Annual Report to the National Council April 12-13, 2008; Chicago, IL POLITICAL CLIMATE There are so many things I could talk about right now with regards to the state of education, jobs, housing, and the on-going occupation in Iraq. But these days it would be difficult to mention these things without first discussing the 2008 elections.
It's clear there's no time to mope. The next round of battles is upon us.
This article contains the initial web comments on Sam Webb's discussion paper, 'The Nature, Role, and Work of the Communist Party'.