So I missed yesterday and what I've learned from that is that I need to find time to get ahead for days like yesterday (when I was gone for about 15 hours).
That said I am still going to push candidates, particularly dark horses. So follow me over the bump and let's talk some more about Grier Raggio and a proposal to maybe help organize action diaries.
You guys remember Pete 'Rent-A congressman' Sessions right?
You know the congressman bought by telecoms to oppose municipal broad ban?
The congressman that had a DOJ complaint filed by CREW on him
The man that told scam artist Allen Standford (allegedly) 'I love you and believe in you'?
And just recently the man that refused to give away money given to him by a pair of people charged by the SEC.
I don't know about you but I am sick of Pete Sessions, among republicans few are as corrupt and open about it. Wouldn't it be nice to send Pete his walking papers?
I personally think so and that's why I am writing in support of Grier Raggio.
Who's Grier Raggio? Well he's our candidate for TX 32 and he's running a hard race against Pete Sessions but he needs help.
You can read about him here. He's the son of pair of passionate liberal activists. He participated in the civil rights movement as a young man and went on to become a legal aide that frequently worked to represent the poorest citizens.
But above all he's not afraid to challenge Pete Sessions
He's firing up democrats in his district and the changing demographics mean this district is winnable. With the right candidate and I think Grier Raggio is the right candidate.
But candidate Raggio can't do it alone he needs help. Whether that's donating (act blue for Raggio) volunteering or just simply talking to neighbors and family if your in the area or talking to people that you know that in the area.
I know we can defeat Pete Sessions (and admit it, there's something to be said for defeating the current head of the NRCC) and send a message. The demographics are changing in this district.
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On a side note 2 things: 1) I am still looking for other worthy candidates to champion here, if you have suggestions say so, 2) I am adding a tag called ' act vote 2010' I have been thinking about the fundamental problem with action diaries and that is that it's not unified. Having thought about it and a solution popped into my mind that what we need is some unified tag so people can search for that.
So I am proposing that '-act- vote 2010' be the tag that unifies these types of diaries but it will only work if others agree so if you think this is a good idea pass it on. Suggest it to others doing this type of work. I really don't give a damn about credit though all I want is for an easy way to find the daily action diaries so if you have suggestions have at them.
update per benintn I'm changing the idea to 'Vote 2010' as it's more in line with other ideas
per leftstepfoward changed title to 'Vote 2010' to keep the theme going