As the old saying goes, about 20% of Americans are boobs and idiots, and by God they deserve representation too. But, as Joe Wilson showed the world on Wednesday night, they are way over represented in the U.S. House.
We've done an amazing job and propelled Rob Miller to within a hair of $1 million to take the fight to Wilson and point out that, it doesn't matter who you are, what you believe or what you say - you will be held accountable in this country.
Wilson's campaign is reporting that they have raised over $700k since his outburst. While his opponent, Rob Miller is on the north side of $800k on Act Blue alone.
Let's keep up the fury, the fight and the protest. Chip In Whatever You Can To Support Rob and let's make sure the Republicans hear the message loud and clear. We will not tolerate this kind of behavior, and we will not tolerate them rewarding it.
Enough is enough.
Rob Miller will be a congressman we can be proud of.
But, its also more than that. Right now, its Rob Miller - but, as the weeks and months go on, other good, thoughtful, smart and progressive people will come forward and challenge the others like Joe Wilson. They think they are safe - they think they can treat the President, the American People and the world with disdain. They cannot.
Let's finish drawing this line in the sand. Act like a clown, and we the people will be there to make sure you have an opponent, and that your opponent has cash.
President Obama called us to action. He's leading the charge. But, its our turn to do our part. We've got to be pushing back, organizing and standing firm. Joe Wilson is emblematic of all that is wrong with the Republican party and their base. Rob Miller fought for us in Iraq and now he's putting that same pressure on Joe Wilson.
We've already made history - Over $800,000 in less than 48 hours.
Chip in $25 for every time you got shouted down at a town hall.
Chip in $25 for every time you were offended by the lies, misinformation and fear mongering.
Chip in $25 to show remind them that we are watching, we are active and we are not going to back down.