WA-08's Rep. Dave Reichert (R-Useless) voted for the GOP shutdown and to sue President Obama. I am absolutely furious and you know something? We really DON'T have to take this anymore. WA-08 has a progressive Democrat who is going full out to win this district for the blue team. The primary is August 5th and voting is going on now. Vote for Jason. Help the effort with a contribution. He's been outraised 7 to 1 and the more we give, the more he can do. The Ritchie team is positive and motivated. Join them to contact voters, have fun and make a real difference for WA-08 and the rest of the country.
Donate. There are only 5 days to the primary and 3 months to the general election. The time to make an impact is now. My budget to donate is usually $3 to $5, but just like our votes, all of our dollars together are mighty!
Volunteer. Jason's team will be phone banking at their Issaquah office every day. Details and contact information below the fold for the grassroots effort in Ellensburg Saturday.
On Saturday there will be meet and greets in Ellensburg at the Farmer's Market and a BBQ as well as door-to-door contacts. More details below the golden path to VICTORY!!
Ellensburg Saturday August 2nd
10:00 PM - 1:00 PM. Jason will be at the Ellensburg Farmers Market. Directions.
The Kittitas County Farmers Market offers fresh local produce, baked goods and hand crafted products. It is located on Fourth Street, between Pearl and Pine, in the heart of historic downtown Ellensburg and serves the Ellensburg and Cle Elum communities
1:15 PM. Doorbelling with a group of enthusiastic Democrats. Contact lucas@ritchieforcongress.com to sign-up, get information. Volunteers will meet at Kiwanis Park at the parking lot on E. 14th Avenue. Park info and maps here. Research shows that reluctant voters can be mobilized to vote by personal contact AND they are more likely to become repeat voters.
4:15 PM. Kittitas Democrats BBQ being held at 831 Number 6 Rd. Tickets are $25 at the gate. A news release says there will be a dessert auction! Map.
About Jason:
Jason has a very impressive list of endorsements and an email today announced he just got another big one: "Our campaign keeps on gaining traction. We just picked up the endorsement of the American Federation of Teachers Washington."
Jason at Huffington Post: It's Time for Immigration Reform
We need immigration reform, now.
Too many people are hurt every day through deportation, through fear, and through gridlock. Yet Congressman Dave Reichert, a supposed moderate, refuses to stand up for the pro-business, pro-labor, pro-America immigration reform bill that is waiting before Congress.
The nation wants comprehensive immigration reform. Our district wants it. I hear every day from concerned citizens and polls reflect this support. Business backs reform and our agricultural industry needs it to survive. This year may be the biggest apple harvest in history, but growers and distributors are worried their apples will wither and die hanging on the trees because they don't have enough labor to pick them all and get them to market.
Jason is a progressive on all the
issues.
Reichert was chosen as 1 of 16 of the worst congressmen in the country in Bill Maher's Flip A District contest.
This is a district that should be blue. Jason is working hard to make that happen and we can help. Will you get involved? Here's how!
VOTING FOR PRIMARY ALREADY IN PROGRESS ~ VOTE VOTE VOTE!
WA-08 district map
Voter registration info: If you live in WA-08 you can check your voter registration, determine your candidates, where to return ballots or register to vote. The registration deadline for the primary has passed, but you can register now for the general election in November.
Primary Info
July 7 Deadline for voter registration, address change and other updates
July 18 Start of 18-day voting period (through Election Day). Ballots are mailed out
and Accessible Voting Units (AVUs) are available at voting centers.
July 28 Deadline for new Washington State voter registration (in person only)
August 5 Primary
Help close that funding gap:
DONATE: The GOP is funding incumbent Reichert's campaign 7 to 1. Every dollar now will make a big impact on Jason's campaign. Join me and be a part of the action to get a great candidate who is on our side.
You can be a part of this campaign:
Jason's campaign website: Jason Ritchie for Congress
Ritchie For Congress
P.O. Box 2165
Issaquah, WA 98027
425-324-6888
Volunteer: Sign up for his e-newsletter, canvas, make calls, share updates on FaceBook and Twitter, host a house party, or write a letter to the editor.
Be a field organizer
Follow Jason on Twitter: @Ritchie4wa8
Like Jason on Facebook: Ritchie for Congress
Let's DO this!