Dear Ned,
First of all, thank you for stepping forward back in January to take on Joe Lieberman. I can't tell you how furious I had become at Holy Joe and felt as if there was not going to be any option to him this November. It was depressing...almost as depressing as it was when Bush was elected in 2004.
I went to my first political town meeting in March just to meet you and came away impressed enough to jump on your primary bandwagon with money, time and recommendations to friends and family. And my husband and I hung in on primary evening - with a good bottle of wine - and watched with baited breath as you beat the pants off Bush's CT sock puppet. (Had a little headache the next morning, but it was worth it!)
Now, a favor please!
GET OUT THERE AND KICK ASS! I mean, what have you got to lose?
I know that you're working on broadening your appeal to independents. I know that you have to make sure people know that you're smart, experienced in ways that will translate to the Senate, and willing to take our issues to Washington.
But DON'T STOP FIGHTING when it comes to Holy Joe's abysmal record in Washington.
I read the NYTimes this morning and gagged at the MSM's description of your primary campaign as negative...seems that if you use an opponent's record then you're negative, even if you're simply telling the truth. What do they expect you to do...lie and say that Joe has done a terrific job in DC?
BUT DON'T STOP CALLING LIEBERMAN OUT ON HIS RECORD. HAMMER IT HOME. KEEP IT SIMPLE. AND TELL IT LIKE IT IS.
WE NEED TO SEE YOU OUT THERE, STRONG, VOCAL, AND VISABLE. (Where's the Kiss Float been since the primary?) When he baits you at the debates, push his record back in his face. Don't let him get away with ANYTHING (no need to be nasty...just point out his record).
What have you got to lose? Not a damn thing. But your supporters have a lot to lose.
PLEASE!!
THANK YOU!