All across America, something remarkable is happening. In the face of politicians who are more concerned with scoring political points than solving problems, and a political culture that is more interested in tearing people down than bringing people together, ordinary people like you are standing up and saying "Enough!"
I've seen it here in Omaha, Nebraska during my campaign for Congress. People who have never voted before, people who have never gotten involved in a campaign or cared about politics, are getting involved in this election. It is inspiring, and it gives me the motivation to work even harder. I know exactly why people are getting involved, and it's the same reason I got involved two years ago. We need to change the way things are done in Washington so that the government works for the people once again.
My opponent, Lee Terry, is running dishonest attack ads that are simply more of the same tired Washington politics. He's more interested in pointing the finger than compromising and reaching solutions. While he's misrepresenting my positions on the issues, here's what he won't tell you: he wouldn't change a thing.
He supports massive tax breaks for Big Oil companies that have given him over $130,000 in campaign contributions. He has no plan to help Americans hurt by our struggling economy, and is more concerned about what works for Wall Street than how it affects Main Street. It's time for a change.
My opponent has raised over a million dollars during this campaign, and plans to continue to attack me in hopes that voters will ignore his record. He'll run the same old partisan attacks, operating from the same old Washington playbook. But it won't be enough. With your help we will be able to respond to their attacks and present our message of change. On September 30, we face a critical fundraising deadline. Your contribution of $10, $25, or $50 will help us match our opponent on the airwaves, and give us the momentum we need to win on Election Day.
Thank you,
Jim Esch