A once in a generation election
Submitted by Wes Clark on October 24, 2006 - 11:03am.
2006 Elections | Democratic politics | Fundraising
The tide is turning.
It's what the polls say and it's what the pundits say. Everywhere I travel, people tell me they have had it with the Republicans' one-party rule in Washington, and they want them out now. Respected political analyst Charlie Cook calls this election "one of those once- or twice-in-a-generation elections when a party enjoys unbelievable gains."
We must seize this opportunity.
But for all our momentum, Democrats still have to do the hard campaign work to make sure we emerge victorious on Election Day.
That's why in past months I have urged you to support Democratic Senate candidates like Harold Ford in Tennessee, Ned Lamont in Connecticut, Claire McCaskill in Missouri, Jon Tester in Montana, and Jim Webb in Virginia. And it is why today, I am imploring you to support the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee (DSCC).
Please contribute to the DSCC today -- and help Democrats take back the Senate on November 7th!
http://www.dscc.org/clarkThe DSCC is the arm of the Democratic Party whose sole purpose is to provide Democratic Senate candidates with the financial resources they need to win. I've worked with the DSCC before, and I know that they have the speed, agility, and know-how to lead us to victory on November 7th.
But with only 14 days until the election, this is when the DSCC needs you most. They must have the resources to turn on a dime, react quickly to the changing political landscape, and instantly send money to the candidates who need it most.
I am so thankful for the support many of you recently gave to individual Senate candidates across America. Now I urge you to be just as generous with the DSCC. Please make an immediate contribution today.
Click here to make a secure online contribution of $50, $100 or more to make sure that Democrats have everything they need to take back the Senate:
It is important to give to candidates individually, but it is also important to support a group like the DSCC that is watching every race every day, and knows exactly which candidates most need our support.
Last week, the DSCC saw that Virginia Democrat Jim Webb had pulled into a statistical dead heat with Republican George Allen and instantly bought almost $1 million worth of ads to support Jim.
In Tennessee, the DSCC has been behind Harold Ford, Jr. for months now, and because of their sustained support, he remains ahead of his Republican opponent -- even though Harold has faced nearly $3 million worth of right-wing attack ads.
The DSCC doesn't just provide money for ads. They've also spent over $20 million on an unprecedented get-out-the-vote program. They are knocking on the doors and making the phone calls to ensure that a Democratic wave hits the polls on November 7th.
In the coming days, unexpected opportunities will arise for Democratic candidates, and only the DSCC has the firepower to immediately swoop in to help. Now is the time for all of us to give everything we've got to take this country back. Please support the DSCC today,
Click here to make a secure online contribution of $50, $100 or more to make sure that Democrats have everything they need to take back the Senate:
Democratic candidates are poised to win as many as eight seats currently held by Republicans. We are leading in Ohio, Missouri, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Montana and Tennessee. We're tied in Virginia and only down six in Arizona. Remember, if we win any six out of these eight races, we regain a Democratic majority and restore accountability to our government.
The DSCC urgently needs your help. I hope they can count on your support.
Sincerely,
Wes Clark
P.S. Don't forget, every bit of support helps! So whether you can rush $100, $50, $25, or $10, it will make a huge difference. Let's not wake up on November 8th and say "I wish I would have done more." Please contribute to the DSCC now!
Have been sticking to WesPAC's Act Blue page, but eeked out a little more for this call!
Thank you, General Clark, for your tireless work on behalf of us all!!
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Once in a while you get shown the light, In the strangest of places if you look at it right. - Hunter/Garcia
I'll be working the phones this week and next to GOTV. Various candidates have posted at DKos where to go to make calls from home for their campaigns in the various states. It's coming down to turn out for Dems or Republicans staying home. So many races will be very close.
Angry to this day that we Buckeyes couldn't have Paul Hackett as our Senate candidate, I've never given a dime to the Party as such! At your request, Trans ID 99013.
Win with Wes in '08
I'll be seeing Harry Reid Saturday. Wish it was you instead!
Holla Back!
Moving from Gig Harbor, WA to Harrisburg, PA next summer.
We ought to meet in D.C. for lunch!
One race that I think is a sleeper is Nevada. Jack Carter has been at 42% to 43% in the past 3 polls in a row. The entire Carter family including former President Jimmy Carter are campaigning practically door to door for the last 2 weeks of the campaign.
http://pollster.com/polls/?state=NV&race=senate_race
If there a Democratic surge nationwide as polls are showing a win in a state like Nevada could go long way toward giving the Democrats control.
Oh to have Reid and Carter for my 2 Senators!!! Yeah!! :D
Once in a while you get shown the light, In the strangest of places if you look at it right. - Hunter/Garcia
If you missed the Randi Rhodes Show yesterday, she had a GREAT interview with Jack Carter!
Visit White Rose Society (drop a donation there if you can) and download the show.
Jack Carter interview beginning of Hour Two:
Randi Rhodes Oct 25 2006 mp3
http://www.carterfornevada.com/
Dear Stanley,
Thank you for contributing to the DSCC today. This email serves as confirmation of your contribution.
Your contribution helps ensure that in this crucial run-up to the midterm elections, Democratic candidates will have everything they need to win. We are within striking distance of reclaiming the Democratic majority and it is only with the support of Democrats nationwide that we can achieve this historic victory.
Thank you again for your continued support.
Sincerely,
The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee
P.S. You can always learn more about the DSCC and connect with activists from across the country at our blog, From the Roots.
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Stan Davis
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BE THE CHANGE you wish to see in the world.
If not us, WHO? If not now, WHEN?
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...only for you, Sir:
We'll follow the old man wherever he wants to go
Long as he wants to go opposite to the foe........And we'll tell the kiddies we answered duty's call
With the grandest son of a soldier of them all-- Irving Berlin
Please go here and "see" what things are looking like.
http://electoral-vote.com/
We can all plainly see what three states need our help to win the senate!
The good thing.. I guess... is that the polls do not reflect 100% of the vote. So where are the rest of the poll numbers going?
It's okay...I'll do this.
Thanks General Clark.
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You have not converted a man because you have silenced him.--J. V. Marley
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This is not a time for a candidate who will offend no one; it is time for a candidate who takes clear stands and kicks ass.....Molly Ivins
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General Clark, this is for you.
Date: 2006-10-26 10:19:15
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Our safety, our liberty, depends upon preserving the Constitution of the United States as our fathers made it inviolate. The people of the United States are the rightful masters of both Congress and the courts - not to overthrow the Constitution, but to overthrow the men who pervert the Constitution. Abraham Lincoln
And I was only away from the blog for 7 hours! Fro 2:15 a.m. MDT to 9:15 a.m. MDT.
Stan Davis
Lakewood, CO
BE THE CHANGE you wish to see in the world.
If not us, WHO? If not now, WHEN?
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I sure hope you get some credit from this group for appealing to you base. They've disappointed me more times then I care to remember. Hopefully, this time it will be different.
"COUNTRY before Party!" -- Wes Clark
the blanks. They accepted it.
Maybe we can do this for all contributions that come from Clarksters.
I always try to find a way to signal I'm a Clarkster. LOL!
I used this link from Wes's letter: http://www.dscc.org/clark
and since it had a /clark on the end of it, I was hoping it would be attached to a + column with the General's name on it.
"COUNTRY before Party!" -- Wes Clark
my VA nephew yesterday to donate to Webb - he is a Republican who will be voting for Webb something at first I found to be surprising; hopefully his p.o.v. will grow among his own peer group ......
11.7.2006 Deliver us from evil for Thou are power and glory forever.
I shouldn't admit this, but I've been waiting for this because I wanted to give when it would be attributed to you. Are you also planning on doing this for the DCCC &/or DNC?
(I ask knowing you've already worked your fingers to the bone on behalf of each)
What I mean is, if they've scheduled a mailing or e-mailing in your name, let's have it! :)
Dear ----,
Thank you for contributing to the DSCC today. This email serves as confirmation of your contribution.
Confirmation Code: VTJE0C2557DF
Contribution Amount: $xx
Contribution Date: October 24, 2006