To Dean Supporters and Other Supporters: Cong. Jackson, Jr Needs Us!

[slinkerwink]

Dear Noelle,

The Dean Campaign was a direct challenge to the political status quo in America. It was a campaign to change America in some fundamental ways. It was not a campaign for the fainthearted.

While we did not succeed in winning the nomination, we did succeed in changing the Democratic status quo.

We took on President Bush frontally with regard to the war in Iraq, with respect to the Patriotic Act, and the President's unworkable No Child Left Behind program - and the other leading contenders joined in. We showed backbone as we campaigned and it stiffened the backs of all Democrats.

The Dean campaign succeeded in beginning to change the spirit and direction of the Democratic Party. But we didn't do it alone. There were others who shared our views, our determination, and our commitment to fundamental change.

None was more important that Congressman Jesse Jackson, Jr. (D-IL-2). In good times and bad, when we were up and when we were down, he stood with us and worked hard every step of the way. He asked for nothing but an assignment to help us win.

It's important that we continue the fight to change America and the Democratic Party - and financially support those who have joined us and are willing to continue that fight. Now Congressman Jackson confronts his own re-election challenges and we need to help.

If you would like to say "Thank You" to Congressman Jackson for all of his help and support of the Dean Campaign you may do so through his campaign website at http://www.jessejacksonjr.org. Be as generous as you can be, but know that every $10, $25 or $50 contribution counts. I know he'll appreciate it.

Sincerely,
Governor Howard Dean, M.D.

I'll be pitching in ten dollars tonight. Will you match me or go above that tonight?

[wndycty]

1. I did $50 last weeek. . .

. . .he is my Congressman and I want it to stay that way.

[sonias]

2. I'm going to help out too

Congressman Jesse Jackson Jr. has stood up for us enough that it is time we stood up for him. I'm in Texas but I feel Jesse represents me too.

Plus I'll do it for the good Dr. Dean.

Sonia

[madfloridian]

3. Done, because it took pure guts to stand by Dean at times.

That TNR article made me realize the risks some took. I understand some are paying for that support.

[Bombtrack]

4. I thought he came from a safe district?

Can someone please help me out on this?

[wndycty]

5. It should be safe however. . .

. . .you should never take anything for granted.

[Bombtrack]

8. The money is better spent elsewhere

Hasn't Dean gotten his supporters to waist enough money bribing Chicago politicians?

[TSIAS]

6. I think he does

Last time he got over 80 % of the vote in his district. I haven't heard of any GOP challengers in the general, but he might have some primary opposition.

[slinkerwink]

7. even though---we can't take anything for granted---we will fight for our

seats in Congress.

[madfloridian]

9. Safe or not, it does not take much from each person to matter.

That is the point of sending out the letter. It is a personal choice. Even a little from a lot of people makes a difference.

It is a personal thing.