Update from Zach Rodvold, Campaign Manager, Tarryl Clark for Congress.
Michele Bachmann may be raising big money but we've got something more important: big mo.
Momentum.
As you make decisions about which candidates to support with your time and money over the next 19 days, I want you to consider the following:
* Our unprecedented grassroots army of volunteers has
called or knocked on the doors of over 130,000 voters in the 6th District since April alone. That's amazing considering that just over 300,000 people total are expected to turn out to vote in this election.
* Those voters who first told us they were undecided in the race and have since made up their mind are
breaking towards Tarryl by a whopping 2-to-1 margin.
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Big crowds are turning out to see Tarryl everywhere as she travels the district, including over 100 people for last Tuesday's debate in Michele Bachmann's hometown of Stillwater (even though Bachmann herself couldn't find time to attend the debate.)
The grassroots enthusiasm for Tarryl is spreading like wildfire.
Let me also say a word about the polls. We don't talk a lot about polling because, frankly, the only 'poll' that matters is the one taken on Election Day. But we are seeing some very encouraging signs in this race, and I thought you ought to know:
Tarryl is making big gains among women and older voters - the most likely to vote in November - and in key geographic areas throughout the district as well. Michele Bachmann continues to poll under 50% - dangerous ground for any incumbent - and her lead is shrinking every day (despite the fact that she's spent millions of dollars on negative attack ads in an attempt to mislead voters about Tarryl's record).
This isn't happening on its own.
It's happening because of you, and thousands of supporters like you, who have already cast your vote for Tarryl with your time and money. We've been able to hold Bachmann accountable over the airwaves and on the ground because of this grassroots support.
Now is no time to let up. The momentum is on our side - and we need you to help us keep it up.
On behalf of Tarryl and the entire campaign, thank you for your support.