Today I received a FINAL NOTICE in the mail from the Republican National Committee. Yes, it looks just like a bill and has a postage paid return envelope. I find this really sad and scary in a number of ways. It's sad because I'm a Democrat, a delegate to the Maine State Convention for Barack Obama no less. It's scary because this tactic is reprehensible because it looks like a bill and scares old people and those who are not as savvy to these kinds of tricks into just paying the thing.
Here's part of the tear off form at the top and the full text of the letter:
FINAL MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL
2008 SUSTAINING MEMBERSHIP DUES $ ____
ADDITIONAL EMERGENCY DONATION $ ____
TOTAL DONATION ENCLOSED $ ____
Dear Mr. Murphy,
If you have not already done so, it is critical that you
accept your Republican National Committee (RNC) membership
today by rushing in your 2008 Sustaining Membership Dues of
$25.
Senator Hillary Clinton's fundraising juggernaut is
growing as we speak. She raised more than $100 million in
2007 and is set to raise even more in the coming months before
the election.
But, that's not all. The Democrats have taken in $100
million more than the Republicans so far. And this doesn't
even count the $500 million Big Labor, Hollywood elites and
liberal groups like MoveOn.org are planning to spend to defeat
Republicans in 2008.
If we don't close the fundraising gap with the Democrats,
we will not be able to defend our candidates from their vicious
attacks and outright distortions and get our message past the
liberal media filter directly to the voters.
Your support of our party has never been more important.
Mr. Murphy, the 2008 elections are closing fast, and our
opponents are prepared in every state. The support of good
Republicans like you is vital to victory.
If we are to regain our majorities and continue to control
the White House, we need your support. Quite frankly, we
cannot do that unless you and many others join our RNC team.
That's why it is crucial that you accept your RNC membership
today.
With your help, Mr. Murphy, we can and will regain our
majorities, retain the White House, and continue to advance our
strong, compassionate, conservative agenda.
Sincerely,
Robert M. "Mike" Duncan
Chairman, Republican National Committee
P.S. Won't you please take a moment and send in your RNC
Sustaining Membership Dues of $25? We need your help
today!
So, is this what the Republicans have come to, sending fake bills to Democrats desperately and pleading for money to get past the liberal media filter?