That's right—the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee is jumping on YOUR bandwagon in support of Daily Kos endorsee Marine Col. Doug Applegate! The California Democrat, now part of the DCCC's Red to Blue program, is working to give the loathsome Rep. Darrell Issa (CA-49) an early retirement from the House and end all the damage he's done there. Eric Garcia writes:
Applegate, a retired Marine Corps colonel, did surprisingly well against Issa in the district's June primary, finishing with 45 percent of the vote to the incumbent's 51 percent. In California primary elections, the top two finishers regardless of party face off in the general.
Thanks to the contributions of the Daily Kos community, Applegate will now be on the radar of far more national donors, greatly improving his odds against Issa, who also happens to be the richest member of Congress. In fact, Applegate's campaign manager Robert Dempsey sent this statement to Daily Kos political director David Nir.
"By far, Daily Kos has been one, if not THE most, important endorsement we've received. Based on the momentum you helped us create, the DCCC has added us to the Red to Blue program.”
Just yesterday, Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi reiterated her belief that Democrats could indeed take back the House in November.
How about pitching in $3 to help Applegate give Issa the boot he deserves and turn the House blue.