you have probably never heard of."
That was Mara Liasson on NPR this morning on my drive to work, speaking about the Republican effort to spend $18 million to take over the PA State House, among others.
Her story,
Midterm Elections Play Major Role In Redistricting
highlights the long term implications of races like PA 161 district, the open seat vacated by Bryan Lentz.
Fortunately, we have a solid, progressive Veteran running in this race, who needs to hear from you!
First, a link to
Walt Waite for PA 161
Next - his email to supporters this morning. I hope you can take a minute today to read this message, and send Walt some love
Dear Quadmom,
A year ago if you told me that this race would have national implications, I would have told you that you are crazy.
However, just this morning, NPR aired a story about efforts by Republicans to take back state houses across the country. The story stated that the race for the 161st District would determine the future of Pennsylvania politics for the next 10 years.
There is a national effort, led by Bush political strategists Ed Gillespie and Karl Rove, to take back state legislatures so Republicans can control redistricting. By controlling this process, they determine the boundaries of Congressional, State House and State Senate districts. They will draw these lines to favor their conservative, right-wing agenda for the next ten years.
This is NOT what Delaware County or the voters of the 161st need.
The people of the 161st deserve a thoughtful, hard working legislator who will address the problems they face every day in this tough economy. When I’m out knocking doors in this district, I hear what is important. We need to create jobs, lower property taxes and reform Harrisburg.
I am the ONLY candidate talking about these important issues while my opponent’s campaign continues to spew the partisan rhetoric of the likes of Ed Gillespie and Karl Rove.
I’m working hard every day, but I know this is going to be an expensive race, and I need your help. With Ed Gillespie and his conservative Republican friends prepared to spend 18 million dollars to silence our voices in races just like mine will you help me fight back and continue to get my message out to our neighbors?
Join me in showing these conservative operatives that this race isn’t about partisan politics—It is about the voters of the 161st. This is about creating jobs and putting trust back into our elected officials I’m asking that you take the time to contribute $50, $100, $500 or more today and send a message that we will win this campaign right here in Delaware County.
Let’s show political operatives in Washington that this race is about us, not them.
Thank you for your continued support,
Walt Waite
Democratic Candidate
Pennsylvania State House District 161