I am appealing for help. I am to the point of being almost desoerate. For the last 30 years I have lived in the district represented in congress by Republican Jim Leach.
Mr. Leach is touted in both the national and local press as a "moderate." He is far from being a moderate. Since George W. was installed, Mr. Leach backs him to the tune of 80% plus. His votes against the party line happen when there is no threat of a measure failing for his party. He is the original "catch and release" republican.
So I am pleading for your help to swing this district to the light. Leach is a very crafty politician. He has huge name recognition. Dave Loebsack can beat Leach. Polls show that when Dave's views are known he wipes Leach out. We need some money for that stretch drive to make sure Dave's views are out there.
I have given so much that I believe I can put Dave on my tax return next year.
By the way, Dave's daughter-in-law was just deployed to Iraq, so his anti-Iraq stand is very personal.
Here is an email I just received. Hope you can give Dave some help in getting his message of "hope and opportunity" out to the voters of IA-02:
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"The September 30 FEC fundraising deadline is less than 5 days away and we need your help NOW! Republicans are desperate to maintain control of Congress. They will be sinking millions of dollars into local media markets.
Your contribution of $250, $100, or $50 before September 30th will give us the resources we need to reach every voter and send a clear message that we're done with status quo politics and the disastrous policies of George Bush and the Republican-controlled Congress. Please, click here and help us spread our message of hope and opportunity.
When The Hill recently asked Republican Jim Leach if he would be attending hearings on the Iraq war he said, "I'll have to see what they're doing." These are hardly encouraging comments from someone who represents Iowa's 2nd District and claims to oppose the war in Iraq.
Dave will fight to end the occupation of Iraq and make sure the United States begins bringing home American troops immediately. Dave has the energy and the determination to get this country back on the right track. But, it's up to you to get him elected.
This is the second most Democratic district in the country to be held by a Republican - WE MUST WIN. It's time to take America in a new direction - based on Democratic priorities and values."
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Thanks for all your help!
http://www.loebsackforcongress.org/