Pingree: Fundraising as a 'Progressive Voice' in DC
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Date: Tue, 29 Dec 2009
From: Chellie Pingree
Subject: What I've seen in Washington
Dear Friend,
What an amazing year to become part of this new Congress. I have been honored and humbled to represent the people of Maine's First District and challenged every day by all that has been before us.
It has been more than busy in Washington, DC and here in Maine. I have been doing all I can to ensure that Mainers and all Americans see the change they demanded at the ballot box last November, including affordable health care with a strong public option, a reasonable and well thought through foreign policy, a Maine-style clean election system for federal elections that takes away the power of the corporate special interests in our political system, and clean, renewable energy to make us energy independent and combat climate change.
I am committed now more than ever to continuing this fight. Down in Washington I have seen first hand the need for strong progressive voices fighting for what is right--a need that won't end in 2010.
In order to return to Washington a year from now and finish this work, I need to raise funds to run a strong campaign. As I close out my first year in Congress, the rumblings of two opponents are beginning, and make no mistake; they will fight to make me a one-term Representative regardless of how well I work for the people of Maine.
Can help me in my run for re-election with a contribution on $25 or more today?
You're support over the years has meant a great deal to me. And because of your backing, I have been able to go to Washington and stand up for what is right, not what is politically expedient -- like ending the wars, vigorous health care reform, and reducing global warming and ending our dependence on foreign oil.
With your continued support I will continue to make sure that there is a strong voice for the vision we share - where Maine is on the cutting edge and creating good-paying jobs in wind and other clean energies, where no American has to lose everything they have worked for because they or someone they love got sick, and where we can trust that our elected representatives are putting our needs first.
Can you contribute $25 or more will help make sure I am able to run a strong campaign for re-election, and hopefully to continue to represent Maine in Washington?
Again, thank you so much for all you have done to support me up to this point. I wouldn't be able to continue to fight for us without you.
Best,
Chellie Pingree
PS - December 31st is a very important filing deadline, and the right wing will be watching to see if I'm vulnerable. Please consider a contribution of $25 or more today.
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