We are trying to give money to Candidates today and we haven't had any takers. The Progressive Electorate is the proud sponsor of Two For Tuesdays.
We made a pledge last night that we would match dollar for dollar (up to $150) any donations made. Well lets make it a little more enticing. We will match 2 for every dollar up to $150. So we are putting $300 on the table, plus for every rec we get for this diary we will donate 50 cents (up to 250 recs). So we are putting an easy $125 on the table as well as an additional $300 for candidates like
Rick Noriega - TX- Sen, Ronnie Musgrove MS-Sen, Jeff Merkley - Oregon-Sen, Jim Martin - GA Sen;
Congressional Candidates = Josh Segall (AL), Glenn Melancon (TX), Martin Heinrich (NM), Dan Seals (IL), Heather Ryan (KY) and Darcy Burner (WA)
We are getting some coverage around the nets for our efforts. The last four weeks we have been mentioned as helpful to Act Blue Top Ten candidates.
For example this week Act Bluesaid
In addition to high-profile endorsements (Senator Barbara Boxer at http://actblue.com/... and General Wesley Clark at http://actblue.com/... e.g.), the Noriega campaign is the beneficiary of innovative fundraising efforts like "Two for Tuesdays," sponsored by the Progressive Electorate, wherein donors are asked to give $2 to one candidate each Tuesday until November.
This is a way to be a part of something special. Even if you don't know much about these candidates, they are all bringing something unique and special to the Democratic ballot this fall in their state or District.
- If energy is your issue - We have Martin Heinrich, Jeff Merkley and Michael Skelly who would add a lot to Congress discussions about energy.
- If you want someone strong on veterans issues - We have Rick Noriega, Daniel Johnson, Charlie Brown, and Jim Martin
- If you want someone that will fight for keeping jobs in their district we have Josh Segall and Larry Kissell
- If you want an underdog that will fight against incumbents that are bought by big oil we have: Heather Ryan, Glenn Melancon
- If you want a netroots hero : We have Darcy Burner and Dan Seals
Just help make a difference today. A $2 donation and a rec will go a long way.