Lee making the full court press for OWS, this is the second time we’ve heard from her today.
(Politico) — In the wake of violence at Occupy Oakland this week, Rep. Barbara Lee (D-Calif.) said Friday it was time for people to “make some noise” by joining the movement and she praised President Barack Obama for understanding the message of the demonstrators.
“I think people should join because we need to make some noise, the public needs to make more noise,” the congresswoman representing downtown Oakland told POLITICO.
Lee said Obama understood the concerns of the protesters.
“When you listen to his speeches, I think he really understands the message, the purpose and the goals of the movement,” said Lee. “He has said over and over again that the one percent in this country has to understand that they need to be fair in paying more taxes.”
The congresswoman’s comments on the “Occupy” movement make her among the most supportive of any politicians in Washington, D.C.