Strategy meeting--New New Deal

From:ses@sandlerfoundation.org To: john.podesta@gmail.com Date: 2008-12-29 20:05 Subject: Strategy meeting--New New Deal

Hi John, I hope you're having a good holiday. Sorry that Steve and I didn't get to see you in DC last week. Here's a little about what we wanted to talk to you about. Steve and I have been spending some time trying to understand the opportunities created by the convergence of this terrible economic crisis and the election of Obama. We want to understand what it means to do justice to the opportunities for long-term structural changes that address poverty and security,, regulation, etc.--what is possible in these areas on the New Deal order of magnitude. Given the pace at which things are moving in D.C., we wanted to start this conversation as soon as possible. I am interested in understanding the best way for my family's foundation to plug into these opportunities, and Steve is interested in exploring these areas both in terms of the Democracy Alliance and PowerPAC (the organization that Steve runs that does electoral and campaign work). I have two questions for you in relation to this project? 1. I'd love to see if you have time for a phone call-it would be great to get your thoughts on this topic. Steve Daetz would also be interested in participating if we can set something up. Do you have some times that would work? 2. We're inviting a dozen philanthropic, political, labor, think tank, and community leaders whose work and thinking we respect to join us for a day of serious exploration of what might be possible in the near, medium, and long-term. Do you think you might be able to participate? We'd like to get a date locked in asap, so if you could let me know your availability for a meeting in D.C. between January 12th and February 13th, that would be great. Take care, Susan