With his recent
National PDA (Progressive Democrats of America) and
DFATucson (Democracy for America) endorsements, it is time for the netroots to step up and back this Fighting Dem! From my view on the ground, this race is a three way and
Jeff Latas is the most progressive of the bunch, leading the opinions and ideas of this race. All the other Democrats have followed his lead on every issue from Iraq to Iran to firing Rumsfeld to Immigration Policy to Healthcare and on and on. It is time for us to make a difference and support a candidate with the backbone, integrity and fight to beat back any Republican in the general election.
This race is of national significance and it is one in which the netroots can make the difference between a nominal `conservative' Democrat and a true progressive. It is one in which we can push for our values and get someone who will support those things we truly care about, Single Payer Universal Health Care, Ending the Occupation of Iraq and Promoting Clean Energy. Lets get on board and make the difference.
Why we should below the fold...
The first line on his
website states "I believe the future is worth fighting for." I think this says a lot about a candidate. He is saying that he will FIGHT for us! That is something the Democrats have practically forgotten how to do. Yeah, he's actually got the guts to stand up and call the Republican's lies. I saw him recently tell Randy Graf, one of the leading Republican candidates that he was wrong about that forum being the first time both the Dems and Reps had the opportunity to be at the same forum. Randy was lying, the Reps were invited to participate in the DFA forum at the beginning of Feb, but none of them showed up. Randy's excuse, "That was out of the district"...yeah by two blocks, and I'm sure he's never attended anything out of the district...sure Randy. Clearly, Jeff is not afraid to call it as he sees it.
After that forum, I overheard Frank Antenori, a typical right wing Republican of which the district has many, say "If I were a Democrat, I'd vote for you. You're the only one here who isn't a phony." This is how Jeff is perceived out there. He's a real guy, someone you can have a beer with. While the other Democrats sip their Merlot, Jeff will run away with all the beer!
Here's why: Because of Jeff's military background, the military retirees, of which there are a ton in the district because of the two military installations, Davis Monthon AFB and Ft. Huachuca, and many of whom are Independent or Republican, will give Jeff a chance and listen to his opinions. Once they start to listen to what he's got to say, the heads start bobbing like corks in a tub. Jeff's message is resonating across the board and will pull enough Independent and Republican voters away from whoever is the Republican candidate that he'll walk away with a comfortable margin. This is not true for the other Dems because the vets don't think that their experience gives them any room to talk about national security issues. Jeff's experience in the military gives him the ground to stand on.
Jeff's manner is also extremely comfortable and he's very approachable. He is converting the supporters of other candidates every time he speaks. He will be able to appeal to the center and the right without sacrificing the positions of the left. He is leading the way with common sense solutions to vexing political problems. He was the first to talk about the long term solutions to the border and immigration problem, the impending energy crisis, corporate control of our government, the coming medicare catastrophy, the risk of our national debt (owed at least half to foreign countries like China, Japan and Saudi Arabia), and so on. For more on Jeff's issues, visit his issues page here.
Jeff is a deep thinker with innovative solutions and great ideas on how to actually pay for them. I've heard him speak numerous times and I've been continually impressed with his straightforward manner, his depth of knowledge and his true commitment to humanity (and all creatures of the earth). He will make us proud in Washington and he'll stand up and fight for you. Contribute to his campaign, and if you're in Tucson or Southern Arizona, volunteer to help this true patriot stomp some Republican butt!