In Montana's senate primary, the contrast could not be clearer.
Yesterday, the two Democrats running against Conrad Burns sent an email to their supporters -- asking for contributions. And in one day, two emails show the values of the two candidates.
Jon Tester's Email:
So why is a U.S. Senate candidate from Montana asking you to help out?
Because it's the right thing to do. Because this campaign isn't just about politics--it's about all of us pulling together to bring Montana values to Washington, D.C. and to the rest of the nation.
And in Montana, we help a neighbor in need. And sometimes that neighbor is very far away.
So please do what you can by supporting the efforts of the American Red Cross to help those affected by this disaster:
https://www.redcross.org/donate/donation-form.asp
DLC's John Morrison Email:
I must gather the resources necessary to wage a tough, modern, winning campaign -- and, therefore, I am writing to ask for your generous help.
Please take a moment right now to make a contribution today of $2,100, $1,000, $500, $250, $100, $50, $25 or whatever you can afford to give. Mail your contribution to Morrison for Montana, Box 99, Helena MT 59624, or give using a major credit card by visiting www.johnmorrison.us on the Internet.
Both emails also had a post-script:
Tester:
P.S. Please forward this on to your families and friends. Lives really are at stake, and your efforts can make a difference.
Morrison:
P.S. We have 32 days until the end of our second fundraising quarter. I would appreciate it if you could forward this message to your friends and neighbors. Forward this to your friends!
I think it is clear what each candidate values. Tester wants to help people for the same reasons he wants to take Montana values to Washington. Morrison wants those $2,100 checks.
Tester is focused on doing the right thing every day. He should be applauded. I am proud to be supporting Tester.