In spite of our joy, and celebration, here in the Virginia 5th District, we haven't shed the odor of Virgil Goode quite yet.
Virgil Goode 157,967 50%
Tom Perriello 158,712 50%
A recount is in the works, and our Darlin' New Democrat, Tom Perriello needs a little coin to fund the recount oversight from his side.
I know full well that many of you are really strapped. Some are out of work, and some just hanging on by a thread. I know that now that the excitement of the election is waning, calls for a few more bucks can seem intrusive and annoying. But we are so close to putting Virgil out of our misery, that I must ask for a fiver from anyone who possibly can dig just a little deeper, just once more.
Drop a $5 here!
This just in from the campaign:
The campaign office looks a little different than it did a few weeks ago. Instead of masses of volunteers phone banking in the hallways, we have piles of calculators and clipboards getting organized for the final (yes, final) count of this election.
Tuesday is recount day. Our 120 election observer volunteers will disperse to the 22 counties and municipalities of our district to oversee the process and make sure it goes smoothly. While we are recruiting and training these observers, we are also still paying for staff, office space, and yes, lawyers.
We still have about $10,000 to raise for the recount fund to cover these expenses.
Contribute here!
Congressman-elect Perriello is already getting to work for the fifth district, pushing his "Shop the Fifth" holiday initiative and conducting a listening tour around the district. Just this week, he's met with businessmen and women, nonprofit leaders, city councils, students, and many others to get their thoughts and ideas as he prepares to take office in Washington.
Tom is ready to represent the fifth district and fight for economic revival in our communities. Ensure he gets to work by giving to our recount fund now.
You all were such an amazing part of our victory. Let's make sure that victory stands.
Thanks for digging deep one last time,
Jessica
Communications Director
Congressman-elect Tom Perriello
If you need a Snail Mail Address, use this one:
Tom Perriello
P.O. Box 306
Ivy, VA 22945
If you can, dig a little deeper, just this one more time. Give the Virginia 5th a shiney New Democrat for Christmas.