The Republican health care plan is simple: Don't get sick. The Republicans also have a backup plan. If you do get sick, die quickly.
After I said those words, the right wing had its predictable hissy fit, and I knew from that point forward, they would be watching. I immediately became the Republican’s #1 target to defeat next year. D.C. election forecasters, like Charlie Cook, downgraded my re-election chances, which is a signal to corporate interests to go after me. And Bill O'Reilly began obsessing over me, even going as far as sending Fox News stalker specialist, Griff Jenkins, to wait outside my office all evening last Wednesday.
I scare them. More accurately, you scare them. Progressives standing up for what we believe and not backing down when our beliefs get challenged.
That's why my campaign launched a Money Bomb today. I wanted to show the right wing that when someone speaks out for progressive values, he or she will get the support to win.
We're already at $334,194 $350,163 $375,413 $400,268 $450,235 $475,894 raised for our money bomb. I know many members of the Daily Kos community have already given to our money bomb. If you haven't, I hope you'll make a donation right now.
Today, we can show the "experts" that a progressive can raise money without having to cater to lobbyists and the DC pay-to-play culture.
I want a campaign by the people and for the people. Today's money bomb will show whether or not it's possible.
Please join our money bomb by contributing today. Then join me in the comments.
Track the progress with our money bomb ticker at: www.CongressmanWithGuts.com
UPDATE [2009-11-2 11:40] We just hit $350k! Thank you for your support!
UPDATE [2009-11-2 13:31] Now at $375,413. Please keep it going! - Grayson Team
UPDATE [2009-11-2 14:57] We just passed our $400,000 goal! Now we're going for $500,000! Thanks to everyone. - Grayson Team
UPDATE [2009-11-2 17:36] We're less than $50,000 away from our new $500,000 goal! Please help us get there! - Grayson Team
UPDATE [2009-11-2 20:53] Just a few hours away. Please help us reach $500k. Only $25k to go! - Grayson Team