I’m Zach Rodvold, Campaign Manager for Tarryl Clark’s campaign for Congress against Michele Bachmann in MN-06.
Last week, Michele Bachmann took her name-calling to the airwaves with an ad attacking Tarryl and her record. This week, we’re telling Minnesotans what they really need to know about Tarryl in a new TV ad.
The ad, called “Need to Know,” begins airing later today thanks to the financial support of over 30,000 supporters, and we wanted you to be among the first to see it. Check it out here:
As opposed to Bachmann’s attack ads, ours features real people – Tarryl’s family, faith leaders, veterans and business leaders who support her and believe that Minnesotans need to know that Tarryl has been standing with and for our communities her whole life. She’s one of us.
For over 20 years, Tarryl worked for and led organizations like Central Minnesota Habitat for Humanity, which she co-founded, and Minnesota Community Action Partnership. She’s active in her church, Rotary and Chamber of Commerce, and volunteered in her sons’ schools. In the legislature, she fought for middle class families, and when the state faced a record budget deficit, she put taxpayers first by voluntarily cutting her compensation and pay. That’s the kind of leadership we need in Washington.
The contrast between the candidates in this election couldn’t be clearer. Congresswoman Michele Bachmann has spent her four years defending the special interests and promoting her own agenda at the expense of her constituents who’ve been left behind to deal with the challenges of a troubled economy on their own.
Tarryl Clark, on the other hand, has dedicated her life to serving others, and has worked hard in the legislature to improve the lives of the people she represents – and all Minnesotans. She’s in our communities, she works hard and she’s willing to stand up to the special interests who’ve hijacked Washington.
That’s why real voters in the 6th District support Tarryl. And with your continued help and support, that’s why she’ll be the next Congresswoman from Minnesota’s 6th District.
Now, here’s what you need to know about our campaign. Recent polls continue to show we are within striking distance. The latest public polling shows Bachmann's lead has been cut to the single digits since the last such poll in December, thanks to the hard work and support of people like you. With Bachmann polling under 50%, and running attack ads against Tarryl, it's clear that they're worried about Tarryl and our unprecedented grassroots campaign. Bachmann's vulnerable and she knows it.
But the only way that we can win is with your help. We need you fully engaged, armed with facts, and ready to deploy the truth as Bachmann attacks. Follow Tarryl on Twitter (@tarrylclark) and the campaign (@tarrylclar4mn6 @carrielucking @rfurlong @zachrodvold) on Twitter, become a fan on Facebook, and check our Kos blog often (we post 2-3 times a week) to stay plugged in.
Together, we can move beyond striking distance and to victory in November.