Jerry Northington, better known to us as possum, is running for the U.S. House of Representatives, DE-01, At Large. Delaware’s people are quite fortunate to have someone of his caliber willing to go to bat for them. There is not a more genuine candidate anywhere. He is one of those true public servants of whom we have so precious little in DC. Jerry knows what is worth fighting for and what can wait. He knows how to state emphatically what he believes without antagonizing the listener.
All of the previous bloggers in this blogathon have done an excellent job singing the praises of a very noble and selfless leader, Jerry Northington. I am coming from the perspective of a recent congressional candidate and am pleading for funds to enable possum to be more competitive. Money talks and if everyone gives something, he will be able to kick butt against Republican corporate greed. In a better democracy, we would have campaign finance reform and the playing field would be more even. But until that day dawns, we must play by the decrepit rules that exist. Possum is a fantastic guy who will not forget the democratic principles triggering him to seek office.
Despite Jerry’s own congressional campaign, he still sacrificed to give substantially to mine, more than once. He is truly a knight in shining armor. Surely, we can all find at least $10 to enable him to compete in a grueling race.
Running for congress is not something Jerry is doing for self-gratification or to fatten his resume. He is not interested in power or climbing a political ladder of fame. He is in this race for all the right reasons—to fight for everyday Americans. Peace, healthcare, education and the environment---these are the bastions of his campaign. Come on folks, hit a donate link now.
Regardless of whether or not you are convinced that a stalwart Dem progressive can win, you must believe that the possible becomes the probable with enough funds. Winning--nice as it is-- is not the most important thing. Giving Americans a choice in what is supposed to be a democracy IS. Without sufficient funds, neither is accomplished.
Do not buy into the garbage of pessimism masking as realism. Abandon the all too prevalent don't-give-a-damn-unless-winning-is-imminent mantra. The new guy on the block CAN win, especially one as decent and honorable as possum. All he needs is money—he has everything else required of a dynamite legislator. Do our country a favor and help get possum elected!
For 4 evenings, we're raising money on DailyKos for Jerry Northington, or Possum, who is running in Delaware. Possum's primary is this September. Possum is a Vietnam Vet and veterinarian who will provide our caucus with a much better Democrat!