In November of last year the Democratic Party regained majority status in both houses of Congress. Opposition to the Iraq War was by far the main issue of the election and the strength of the new Democratic majority status in the House was tested this week with a vote on funding and timetables for the Iraq War. Simply put, ending the Iraq War is what the American people expected from the Democratic congress it sent to Washington.

Eric's new ad, by Howie Klein

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D9jAhFe3Vdc

http://www.the-leader.com/articles/2006/10/17/news/local01.txt

WASHINGTON | The race for the 29th Congressional District has become a million dollar contest.

Republican incumbent John R. “Randy” Kuhl Jr. has raised just over $1.2 million to finance his campaign to win a second term in the House, according to new filings with the Federal Election Com-mission.

His Democratic challenger, Eric Massa, has taken in $969,330 and will likely pass $1 million before the Nov. 7 election, records show.

“Fundraising has been very successful, and we reached our goal,” said James Kuhl, the congressman's son and campaign manager. “We're very happy with that and do believe it will be enough.”