We have got to come together and do more and better for Jim Martin. The Republicans are viewing this as their last stand.
I got an email from the Martin campaign (I'm sure many of you did also so let me just give you a friendly reminder) that informs us that
Saxby Chambliss has announced that his campaign has raised $1 million to date in the runoff
He had a John McCain fundraiser yesterday with special guests Lindsey Graham and Zell Miller. Double bag barf.
Well we neeeeeeeeeeeed you to give $5 or $10 (for a buddy) or more for a couple buddies right now
If you don't give, I'm going to tell your kids Santa is not sliding down the chimney for Christmas or keep Hannukah Harry from delivering any gelt.
Update x 1 - we have this afternoon raised over $700 from 18 people. I'm amazed. I'm getting teary eyed.
Update x 2 - i think 25 people have given and $820 - thank you everyone; keep this going
Maybe this will fire you up. (cross posted at my Blog The Progressive Electorate
John McCain appeared for 2,000 folks in Cobb County yesterday to sing his praises for Saxby Chambliss. I'm not sure he had 2,000 people at one of his own rallies.
Well apparently Zell Miller (I thought I would never have to write about him again) came out of retirement and the mountains to urge Georgia faithful to vote for Saxby.
"It’s good to be among you again," Miller told the crowd, which cheered its approval. "It is critical that we keep Saxby’s voice and vote in Washington."
Miller said Chambliss could be the "last man standing" in front of a "far-left agenda" that Martin wants to help the Obama administration push. He zeroed-in on Obama’s pledge to increase taxes on higher-income Americans and give tax breaks to most others.
"To steal from Peter to pay Paul, even if it gets Paul to vote for you, is wrong, wrong, wrong," Miller said.
Remind me why Zell Miller was a Democrat. Or am I dreaming that he ever was?
Zell Miller and Joe Lieberman are two peas in a pod.
Saxby Chambliss has raised $1 million dollars which is going to be used on nasty attacks over the next couple of weeks. He's also planning more special interest lobbyist fundraisers. This is nothing more than a firewall (To Quote Saxby Shameless) himself for the lobbyists and special interests.
We have a great shot at getting to 60 seats in the Senate with Begich pulling ahead and Franken having a shot. Dig deep and dig now and dig for your kids or parents or grandparents or yourself. Just find something to dig deep for.