On Friday, MinistryofTruth gave us a motivational call to action and we have responded with over $7,500 on our page in donations to Alan Grayson. Thank you for your donations. Whether $5 or $10 or $100 you have heeded the call to stand up for a member of Congress that is standing up for us.
Once again the words of Alan Grayson
"Well, I'm telling you this; I will not apologize. I will not apologize. I will not apologize for a simple reason; America doesn't care about your feelings. I violated no rules by pulling this report to America's attention, I think a lot of people didn't know about it beforehand. But America DOES care about health care in America."
cross posted at The Progressive Electorate
Today Grayson was called a "raving liberal lunatic" by State Rep Steven Precourt who was urged but declined to run against Grayson in FL-08.
Friends -
I am very humbled and honored that so many of my family, constituents
and friends would consider and encourage me to run for Congress. I am
very interested in ultimately representing the great citizens of
Central Florida, where I was born and raised, through service to the
whole nation in Washington D.C.
There has been much speculation regarding the possibility that I might
run for the Congressional District 8 seat currently occupied by raving
liberal lunatic Alan Grayson. Central Floridians and the nation
deserve better than that egomaniacal, socialist, loose cannon.
However, I am in a position to make a significant contribution in a
positive way to the future of Floridians and my constituents here in
Central Florida through my current seat in the Florida House of
Representatives. House leadership recently gave me the honor of
Chairing the Energy and Utilities Committee during this historical
time in the energy and economic policy debate in Florida. My
relationships built through the investment of much time and effort
should allow me to serve in the highest levels of leadership there for
years to come should I gain the confidence of my constituents for
reelection. Our State needs good leadership and I am honored to have
your confidence in this role.
Therefore please know that I do not intend to run for Federal office
at this time. I will continue my campaign for reelection to the
Florida House, as my current highest, best and most appropriate role
in service.
Thanks for all your support, all my best ....
Steve
Steve Precourt
State Representative
Florida House District 41
I've never seen a "I'm not going to run letter/email" that shows so much hatred and contempt. So much vile and disgusting commentary for someone standing up to tell the truth. Grayson has been spot on in his commentary on a wide range of issues : whether it be health care, the Federal Reserve or Afghanistan. So spot on that Republicans in his district call him out but refuse to run against him in 2010.
Remember Grayson comes from a middle of the spectrum district. He's not in a historically Blue district. George W. Bush won FL-08 in 2000 and 2004. Although Obama won this district in 2008, this district does have Republican tendencies. Grayson only beat 4 term incumbent Ric Keller by 8K votes.
Again thanks for all your donations already and if you have not donated yet to Grayson and can afford to send $5, $10, $20 or more here are the words of MOT to consider
We're trying to raise $1000 for each candidate today, so if you can help it would be very appreciated, and if you want us to add a candidate or challenger let us know in the comments below.
Our candidates so far are
Alan Grayson (D-FL08)
Anthony Weiner (D-NY09)
Rob miller (SC-02)
Joshua Seagall (AL-03)
Joe Sestak (PA-Sen)
Democratic Challenger to Michele Bachman (R-MN06)
Democratic Challenger to John Linder (R-GA07)
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