Dear Friends,
Two years ago, the Republicans were so confident they would keep their Majority in Congress that they fell asleep at the wheel. As we approach our one-year-out deadline, House Democrats will not make the same mistake.
We're in a great position next year to have both a Democrat in the White House backed up by a strong Democratic Majority in Congress -- but we can't take anything for granted. Right now, there are more than 60 Democrats representing congressional districts that President Bush carried in 2004. Next year we will have to work hard to protect the more than 30 Democrats in the most challenging districts even as we help Democratic challengers across the nation.
We are only
7 days away from reporting our One-Year-Out fundraising totals. The Republicans, the media, and the pundits will all use these numbers to show our strength to fight in 70 districts nationwide.
We need $700,000 by our One-Year-Out deadline -- at least $10,000 for each of the 70 House seats that are in play. With Election Day only one year away -- please contribute now to the DCCC and House Democrats will MATCH and DOUBLE your gift, tripling its impact. You can bet the Republicans know how important it is to show their strength with one year to go. This week, they are gathering their special interest big money friends for a fundraiser to support their challengers who are taking on our most vulnerable Democrats. Their event is expected to raise close to
$100,000 this week ALONE to help their candidates. With George Bush also holding fundraisers across the country this month to get millions more for Republicans, we will need to fight even harder to keep our campaign strong.
Please help us show our strength to the media and the Republicans One-Year-Out from Election Day -- contribute now and House Democrats will MATCH and DOUBLE your gift. With more than 70 seats up for grabs, the outcome of next year's House races could determine the course of our country for generations to come. It has never been more important to keep the pressure on so Speaker Pelosi and House Democrats can accelerate our progress for America.
We are now just one year out.
Sincerely,
Chris Van Hollen
DCCC Chairman
P.S. Next year we have an historic opportunity to put a Democrat in the White House and give them a solid Democratic Majority in Congress. But with more than 70 seats up for grabs, we can't take anything for granted.
Contribute now to our One-Year-Out campaign and House Democrats will MATCH and DOUBLE your generous contribution.
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