I just got an email telling me I had just ONE DAY before it's too late...and they have a "pending" contribution WAITING for me to complete for $28.
Well, I am donating that $28...this election is too important to ignore the RNC call for action, so I am taking action and donating the $28 dollars. And I am asking you to JOIN ME and donate at least $28 to WIN in November.
Oh, but I am not donating to the RNC, of course. I am donating my $28 to some really great Democrats in close races around the country.
JOIN ME AND CONTRIBUTE AT LEAST $28 TO WIN IN NOVEMBER
If you can't donate, or if you can and want to do more, you can also donate at least 28 minutes of your time to phone banking.
You can do some phone calls to save the Senate through Democracy for America: http://act.democracyforamerica.com/...
You can also phone bank from home through MoveOn.org: http://pol.moveon.org/...
Whatever you do, heed the call of the RNC. They are right: this is a critical moment in a critical election and we all need to put in our $28 worth or more. Just make sure you donate it to the Democrats.
Some details about key races below...
Bruce Braley, IA-Sen
A top race in one of the most hotly contested states this year. Let's aim for some real gains in Iowa, starting with this race. I had not expected this to be as close as it is, but it is a tossup. I think it leans Dem. Bruce Braley has been endorsed by Democracy for America. By contrast, his opponent is one of the more rabid teabaggers out there.
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Staci Appel, IA-03
This might be our most important race to take from the Republicans. It is a seat that has been held by the Greedy Oil Party for some time, but it is now a toss up. Having roots in Iowa (my father is from there) I would love to see this seat get flipped to blue. Staci Appel is a good candidate who has been endorsed by Democracy for America. Iowa is also a key state in the race to keep the Senate, so helping in this Congressional race can help our ground game in keeping the Senate.
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Jim Mowrer, IA-04
This is the longest shot on this list, but the Repub incumbent is so horrible, he may yet mess up his own re-election chances. This is perpetually a close race and though it usually falls to the Repubs, making this competitive will help with statewide Dem races. Morwrer is another Iowa candidate who has the support of Democracy for America.
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And just to round off the Iowa races...
Pat Murphy, IA-01
Another important House race in Iowa. I believe Iowa is the best state for a "fight for every district" philosophy. This is a defensive race, one we should win. But a strong showing here helps with the statewide races.
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Let's now turn to Colorado...
Mark Udall, CO-Sen
A good Senator and an important seat to defend. This one is really down to the wire.
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Joe Neguse, CO-Sec State
Secretaries of State protect our voting rights...or, if they are Republicans, take away our voting rights. Colorado, as a key swing state, is particularly critical. We have to protect our voting rights by electing honest Democrats across the country. Joe Neguse is one of the candidates we have to support this year so we can win Colorado in two years.
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Betsy Markey for Treasurer, CO-Treas
Another important state level position! Given how "creative" Republicans get with finances, we need a good Treasurer in Colorado. Let's try and sweep Colorado this year.
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Don Quick, CO-Atty Gen
Don Quick is running against a horribly anti-choice incumbent.
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Andrew Romanoff, CO-06
This is a key pick up opportunity in a key swing district in a key swing state. This race is an epicenter of American politics. This race is a dead heat and one of our best chances to flip a seat. Colorado also has a somewhat close race for Governor this year, so pushing hard in this Congressional seat helps statewide candidates as well. This seat was formerly held by Tom Tancredo and would be particularly sweet to flip.
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Here's a new one to my list...I hadn't seen this becoming close but it is!
Rick Weiland, SD-Sen
This is another race that hasn't been on my radar, but it is becoming unexpectedly competitive. We have a shot here if our momentum continues! Rick Weiland has been endorsed by Democracy for America as well as all 9 South Dakota Native American tribes and the Great Plains Tribal Chairs Association.
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Turning to Georgia:
Jason Carter, GA-Gov
President Jimmy Carter's grandson and part of a deeply dedicated family. Jimmy Carter's birthday (same day as my son's birthday!) just passed. I would love to see President Carter get a belated birthday present (and my son get a present that will help his future) by seeing Jason Carter win.
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Michelle Nunn, GA-Sen
Next to Kentucky this is our best chance to flip a red Senate Seat to blue.
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Whether you can donate $28, more than $28, or 28 or more minutes of phone banking time, your efforts are needed to counter the Republican Money Machine.
