Hi all,
I'm writing on behalf of my very own senator Russell D Feingold (D-WI) whom I have had my open criticisms about in the past, but am ready to support him this Fall. The overwhelming good he has done for not only my state and nationwide progressives, but the nation as a whole , far outweighs the one or two instances where he's confused and angered his constituents. So, tonight when I received an e-mail, I thought it was important for me to respond. And now , I am asking you all to do the same thing. If you have a little extra on you , can you send it our way ? Before you say no , please read Russell's e-mail below.
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I'm writing today because it's very likely that former Bush administration HHS Secretary Tommy Thompson will enter the Republican primary to run against me this November.
The differences between Secretary Thompson and me couldn't be clearer. Since leaving the Bush administration, Thompson has worked at one of the largest lobbying firms in the country, earning millions as a Washington, D.C. insider representing special
interests, including health insurance, pharmaceutical companies and the financial industry. Thompson's lobbyist friends have gone on the record saying that "lots of people in Washington" want him to run and have already pledged $200,000 should he decide to do so.
As you know, I've done things a little differently. Throughout my career, I have taken on the special interests in Washington. Tommy Thompson has taken them on as clients. That's the difference between the two of us. That's the choice for the people of Wisconsin as we move forward in this election.
Our March 31 filing deadline is fast approaching. I've set an ambitious goal of 5,000 online donors for the quarter. Together, let's send a message to "lots of people in Washington" that it's time to put the people's interests ahead of the special interests.
Let's Send a Message to "lots of people in Washington" - Contribute Today!
http://campaign.russfeingold.org/...
Secretary Thompson has the D.C. lobbying crowd on speed dial and he will have significant resources from them to take this U.S. Senate seat away from the people of Wisconsin. I'm counting on your support to fund our grassroots campaign and match them every step of the way. A strong showing from you will send a message to my opponents, and the special interests in Washington. This election can't be bought.
Let's Send a Message to "lots of people in Washington"
- Contribute Today!
http://campaign.russfeingold.org/...
Thank you for standing with me time and time again. We couldn't do it without you.
Sincerely,
Russ
Russ Feingold
United States Senator
If you all can help us beat our deadline , it would be greatly appreciated. In the interest of full disclosure, I am a not as active as I should be member of his re-election steering committee. But, that's NOT why I'm saying "us". I'm saying "us" because I am a proud California raised Wisconsinite and we need his representation. We need his support. He speaks for us on most occasions and we don't want to lose him. We have tea baggers here. They're nestled in small sun down towns spread out across the state and collectively they could cause some damage this Fall if they don't see our ads rebutting all the BS they will be hearing on Fox and the radio. So, please. Help us keep Russ.
Thanks,
On Wisconsin !
On Progressives !