Posted on 10/21/2008 8:42:22 PM PDT by Maelstorm
Sixty is the magic number. If we reach 60 Democrats in the Senate, then the days of Republican obstruction are over. With Barack Obama and Joe Biden in the White House and a filibuster-proof majority in the Senate, there's nothing we can't accomplish.
But we can't reach 60 if these three Democrats don't win their extraordinarily close races: Mark Begich up in Alaska, Jeff Merkley in Oregon, and Mark Udall in Colorado.
I need these three Democrats working side-by-side with me on the Senate floor to accomplish the goals you and I set out -- rebuilding a strong middle class, health care for every American, and ending the war in Iraq. Barack Obama needs their help to reach a filibuster-proof majority that will end GOP obstruction once and for all.
Feeling the pressure with only two weeks before Election Day, Republicans have stepped up their attacks against Democrats. They're putting everything they have into these races, and our candidates need to match their efforts dollar-for-dollar.
They're tight races where the polls have them tied or within striking distance, and your decision to support them right now could make the difference on Election Day. Join me today and help Mark, Jeff, and Mark win.
Click here to make a contribution directly to Mark, Jeff, and Mark's campaigns.
These are some great candidates who need our help. Mark Udall has been a leader on clean energy issues in Congress and is running a great race for an open seat in Colorado -- now held by a Republican.
Jeff Merkley in Oregon is the son of a sawmill worker who was the first member of his family to attend college. He's running against the entrenched incumbent Gordon Smith, and now his race is right on the knife's edge. Your contribution could make the difference.
Mark Begich is a lifelong Alaskan -- he's the first mayor of Anchorage actually born in the city. He's is working hard to unseat Ted Stevens, who is facing corruption charges back in his home state.
These three great Democrats are all within striking distance of victory. With just two weeks to go, now is the critical moment in their races. If you contribute to their campaigns today, you could be making the difference that gets us to that magic number of 60 votes in the Senate.
Help us build a filibuster-proof majority in the Senate and end the Republican obstruction. Contribute to Mark, Jeff, and Mark's campaigns today!
As we're celebrating a new direction for our country on November 5, with a Democratic President and a filibuster-proof Democratic Senate, you'll be so proud to know that you helped to make the difference. Thank you so much for your hard work -- we are almost there!
Sincerely, Hillary
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Hillary’s payoff for supporting BO is Majority Leader. Just watch.
If they reach that number, the days of this country being a democracy are over. The Fascists will take over, and this country will be lost.
Does hill-bill get a reward for eating an excrement sandwich? Personally, I made a tactical error on super Tuesday. I wanted the vampire dead. I should have realized the devil I know (Clinton) is better. Ugh.
You know, the old adage about being careful what you wish for...?
Hillary has already demonstrated that she will whore herself for power. Now, she’s helping Obama, whose attitude towards her is like Bill’s — barely-concealed contempt. Has she no self-esteem whatsoever?
I ran through what senate seats are up for grabs in 2010. Its not looking good, the majority of them will be republicans and some possible retirees.
*sigh* If only the Republicans hadn’t blown it in 2006. There’s no way republicans from plain states and Virginia should have lost their races.
The Republican party is a mess right now. It needs fresh ideas and a leader.
Bring back Newt!
I agree but politics produce strange bedfellows. Hillary I’m sure has been promised something.
Won’t matter if they could, or couldn’t, blame Republicans. Do you think there will BE any Republicans, let alone Conservatives, the next time an election rolls around?
The Hildebeast and Hussein are komrades with the same goals. The Dems dumped her not so much because of policy but because they feared they had no chance to win the WH with a country dry-heaving at the idea of Slick Willy near the Oval Office again.
Your plan was mine and I still say it was the best plan. Hussein is an egomaniac and is very stupid and does not have the machine in place that the Clintons can assemble overnight. At the end of 4 years, the damage wrought upon this country would have been far worse than what Hussein will be able to accomplish.
I still think that's true, though I agree with you that the free-pass that everyone to the left of center has given him means that it will be up to our side getting and staying loud to thwart his communist agenda.
“If they reach that number, the days of this country being a democracy are over. The Fascists will take over, and this country will be lost.”
Perhaps real Americans will take it back.
They would truly have nowhere to run, and I know it will get bad quickly, in many ways.
As for Hillary, I don’t find her to be some evil mastermind. I actually think she is quite pathetic.
I was wondering why on earth she would support him after what his campaign did to her?
Bring back Newt!
You ARE being sarcastic, right? Newt does not have fresh ideas, nor is he a leader any longer.
Don’t worry. There will be lots of Republicans. In labor camps.
-she’s just going through the motions like she did with bill in the early years.....
Yeah, well he’s the only top republican I have seen so far with any ideas for the party.
It seems that this party has been convulsing ever since our big 3 of Milton Friedman, Ronald Reagan, and William Buckley died.
Hill knows Obama will lose. She is just playing the good little democrat so she can take the high road and be the nominee in 2012. She wants to be prez, nothing less will satisfy her....NOTHING!
I’ve been having dreams, or whatever, about the labor/keep-them-safe-from-themselves camps. More like deja’ vu experiences, as I am awake and doing household chores.
I cannot express the intensity of my “bad feelings about this” election.
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