Some big news today for Pennsylvania's Liberal Lion, State Senator Daylin Leach (D. PA-13):
http://www.politicspa.com/...
Following a poll of constituents, MoveOn.org endorsed State Senator Daylin Leach (D-Mongtomery) in the Democratic primary for PA-13.
He beat former Congresswoman Marjorie Margolies, State Rep. Brendan Boyle (D-Philadelphia) and physician activist Valerie Arkoosh by sizable margins.
Leach took 55% of the vote, followed by Margolies at 17%, Arkoosh at 15% and finally Boyle at 13%.
“This resounding vote confirms that Daylin Leach is the clear choice of progressive voters in Pennsylvania’s 13th district,” said Ilya Sheyman, executive director of MoveOn.org Political Action. “We’re excited to mobilize our community of more than 16,000 MoveOn members across Pennsylvania’s 13th district to provide boots on the ground to power progressive champion Daylin Leach’s campaign to victory in this primary.” - Politics PA, 2/6/14
Here's what people in Leach's district had to say on MoveOn.org's website:
http://front.moveon.org/...
“Daylin Leach is a true progressive with exceptional people skills. His sense of fair play coupled with a great sense of humor will be able to build bridges and form much-needed alliances in Congress—without compromising his principles.”—Susan G., Lansdale, PA
“Daylin Leach is one of the most forward progressive thinkers in Pennsylvania. As a leader in public education, the environment, women’s rights, LGBT equality, and tax fairness, Daylin is bold, unapologetic, and takes action. He has given us a light at the end of the apathetic tunnel—the antithesis of the do-nothing Congress of the past two years. I endorse Senator Leach and look forward to calling him Representative Leach in 2015.”—Eric E., King of Prussia, PA
“I know Daylin personally. While he’s often known for his wit, he is incredibly intelligent, a tireless advocate for progressive causes, and the type of person you would actually want in Congress.”—Tony H., Bridgeport, PA
“Daylin has been my PA state senator and he is a solid progressive voice and vote. He is also a fearless progressive leader in our area and a really good guy. Doesn’t hurt that he is really smart and funny, and comes from humble beginnings so he understands the life lived by most people.”—Mary Ann H., King of Prussia, PA
And Leach's campaign is very happy to have MoveOn.org's supportL
My name is Aren Platt, and I'm Daylin's Campaign Manager.
I just wanted to shoot you a quick email to let you know that our campaign just got two really, really big endorsements.
Last night, we received the endorsement of Philly for Change -- the Philadelphia chapter of Democracy for America (Howard Dean's group), and this morning, MoveOn.org endorsed our campaign!!!
Along with last week's endorsement from the PCCC, our campaign is catching fire locally and nationally as the clear progressive choice.
And the stakes couldn't be higher -- we are running against opponents who are anti-choice, want to dismantle social security, and are pro-voucher. These are conservative Democrats who are looking to roll back the advancements that we've made as a country over the last 40 years.
Now we need your help to keep this momentum going. Click here to make a contribution today so that we can continue to build toward victory!
https://act.myngp.com/...
And if you haven't signed up yet for our monster 100-day phone bank this Saturday, click here to shoot us an email and let us know you'll be coming.
Thank you for everything!
Aren
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Aren Platt
Campaign Manager
Daylin for Congress
www.VoteDaylin.com
Click here if you'd like to make calls for Leach's campaign:
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But if you can't make calls, please do donate to Leach's campaign:
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