Debbie’s goal is to raise $25,000 this month

February 19, 2014 by Leave a Comment

Dear R

I’ve been married to Debbie for more than 20 years, and to say the least, I know her pretty well.alph,

One thing I know is she can take the heat.

Last fall, the Republican National Committee got an early start — running robocalls lying about her record of support for veterans. Now, there’s a TV ad spreading more lies about Debbie’s record — and I’ve had enough.

While I know she can take the heat, I also know she needs our help to fight back.

Clearly, this is the earliest the other side has begun their attacks. I want you to help me ensure Debbie has the resources she needs against the three Republicans who have filed to run against her.

Debbie’s goal is to raise $25,000 this month, and every little bit counts. If you can give $5 to help Debbie keep fighting for middle class families, you’ll be standing up to the obstructionists who have ground Congress to a halt — and you’ll be supporting a strong voice for all of us.

Debbie’s counting on you, and I know you’ll come through like you always do. Thank you for everything you do.

Sincerely,

Steve Schultz

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No Fast Track for TPP (Trans Pacific Partnership)

January 30, 2014 by Leave a Comment

Ralph —

The Trans-Pacific Partnership — otherwise known as “NAFTA on steroids” — was just dealt a huge blow. Late yesterday, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid told reporters in no uncertain terms that he opposes legislation that would “fast track” the treaty.However, while Reid’s firm stance diminishes the chances that the President will be given fast track authority by the Senate, it doesn’t kill those chances completely. If Fast Track were to pass the House, Reid would be under overwhelming pressure from moderate Democrats — especially those up for re-election this year — to cave in and allow the bill to pass with mostly Republican votes.

Progressives need to keep Reid out of that dangerous position. And we can’t do that without the vocal support of House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi.

Reid did his part. Now it’s time for Rep. Pelosi to do hers. Tell Nancy Pelosi to put her foot down — publicly oppose Fast Track and the TPP today.

Nancy Pelosi is with us on the issues that matter most 90% of the time. She voted against giving President Bush fast track authority in 2002, and she was a vocal opponent of other similar trade deals like CAFTA. She’s said publicly that she has concerns about the TPP. Yet she continues to avoid taking the kind of bold stance against Fast Track and TPP that might make a difference in the legislation’s chances.

Right now, we need leadership — not lip service — to stop the next NAFTA. Potential Democratic co-sponsors of Fast Track in the House are watching Pelosi closely. They don’t want to go against party leaders publicly. But if they can claim ignorance of the Minority Leader’s position, they might jump in and give this bill the bipartisan credibility it needs to become law.

We’ve had Nancy Pelosi’s back in the past. American workers need her help today. Tell Leader Pelosi to take a bold, clear stand against Fast Track and the TPP now.

Thank you for keeping Democrats honest,

Jim Dean, Chair  Democracy for America

 

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Join President Obama and Democrats, and tell the GOP to put up or shut up:

January 15, 2014 by Leave a Comment
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Over the past few days, Senator Marco Rubio has been pontificating about his new plan to fight poverty — but today, he voted against taking one of the most basic steps to keep Americans from sliding into economic ruin.

In 2012, unemployment insurance kept 2.5 million people out of poverty, including 600,000 children. By voting against extending these benefits, Rubio and his GOP colleagues are showing that their talk about fighting poverty is just that: Talk.

We need to hold Marco Rubio and his GOP colleagues accountable for saying one thing and doing another: Join Democrats, and call Republicans out for their votes against extending unemployment insurance today.

Unemployment insurance is a vital lifeline for jobless Americans who are actively looking for work, and refusing to renew these benefits doesn’t just hurt those families — it really hurts our nation’s economy.

But Republicans have, yet again, blocked a measure that would encourage economic mobility, reduce income inequality, and benefit our nation as a whole. This is the behavior we’ve come to expect from the party that has denied health coverage to almost five million Americans by refusing to expand Medicaid, and is led by people who are almost uniformly opposed to raising the minimum wage.

It’s time for Republicans like Rubio to put their money where their mouths are and stop obstructing every attempt to stand up for those who need it most.

Join President Obama and Democrats, and tell the GOP to put up or shut up:

http://my.democrats.org/Renew-Unemployment-Insurance

Thanks,

Lily

Lily Adams
Deputy Communications Director
Democratic National Committee
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