I need some serious advice. As a candidate, several times this weekend, I posted two videos that I thought would get a lot of attention, highlight how out of touch John Campbell [R, Ca-48] is, and develop buzz for my campaign with the netroots -- to my chagrin -- nothing. What did I do wrong? I don't want to repeat the mistakes in the future and I am humble enough to take advice, no matter how brutal.
I've posted below, the Friday morning post(with the videos and links) just as it appeared.
Note: I know that "repeating" posts is not Kosher. This is not a repeat, it's a request for advice and help.
Thank you,
Intro:
"Three veterans heard John Campbell's [R, Ca-48] "macaca" statement. They go on the record to tell the truth, and to demand that Campbell apologize to veterans."
Body
John Campbell [R Ca-48] says "Veterans Commit Fraud."
Steve Young stands behind our veterans.
"I want to reach every veteran in the country to let them know how Campbell feels about veterans. Three veterans heard Campbell’s macaca statement. I made a commercial to tell the truth, and to demand that Campbell apologize to veterans.
$25 pays for one airing of this commercial in my District. How many times would you like to see this commercial play?
Go to Actblue: https://secure.actblue.com/... (and contribute) to tell George Bush and John Campbell, "Stop posing in front of soldiers, and start standing behind our veterans."
Look at my website at www.SteveYoungforCongress.com.
Do you want to know why I am so committed to the veterans and their benefits? I took the time to put it on tape so you can hear it from the horse’s mouth:
If I am the kind of man you want in Washington, then I need help: 1. Please contribute to my campaign at ActBlue: https://secure.actblue.com/... 2. Hit the "recommend" button to keep this message visible. 3. Send a link to this post to everyone you know who cares about veterans and their issues, no matter where they live.
Thank you,
Steve"
Make the critiques, advice, complaints, charges, and suggestions as direct and brutal as you want -- I can take it.
Steve Young, Democrat for Congress
Ca-48
"I am not one of them!"