Dear Friend,
There's just four months left before Election Day and thanks to you, Democratic candidates across the country have put their campaigns for change into high gear.
In district-after-district, voters are realizing the incredible stakes this year: more House Republicans eager to help John McCain continue the catastrophic Bush-Cheney status quo or Barack Obama and more change-minded Democrats ready to deliver a profound New Direction.
We are excited to give you, our most dedicated grassroots supporters, the next edition of @Stake, an update on our candidates and a collection of the latest breaking news of what's at stake in this big-change election.
Ad Spotlight: Congressional Democrats hire Bush impersonatorHouse Democrats hire a President Bush impersonator in a new radio advertising campaign that seeks to link 13 incumbent Republicans to rising gas prices as the country heads into the Fourth of July holiday. [
CNN Politicker, June 30, 2008]
Meet Our Candidates:
NY-13: Mike McMahon We have a historic opportunity to turn New York City's last Republican Congressional seat Democratic and with a top tier recruit in Mike McMahon. "Democratic City Councilman Michael McMahon plans to file what could be a record 11,000 petition signatures for his congressional bid this year, nearly eight times the number of signatures he needs to get on the fall ballot." [
Staten Island Advance, July 8, 2008]
FL-25: Joe Garcia In 2000, Joe Garcia became the Executive Director of the Cuban American National Foundation and a national figure for the cause of freedom in Cuba. He is challenging out-of-step Republican Mario Diaz-Balart. "This election shows signs of being something of a reckoning for the Diaz-Balart brothers...'' [
Miami Herald, 7/8/08]
NM-01: Martin Heinrich As an Albuquerque City Councilman, Martin Heinrich won an increase in the minimum wage. Heinrich also has a strong record of working to protect New Mexico's environment and promoting energy efficiency.
"A new poll released by the Democrat seeking to succeed Rep. Heather Wilson (R-N.M) suggests the race will be one of the most competitive in the country. The poll shows Albuquerque city councilor Martin Heinrich holding a narrow 47 to 44 percent lead..." [
Politico; July 9, 2008]
AZ-01: Ann Kirkpatrick In the Arizona House of Representatives, Anne Kirkpatrick has been a strong advocate for fiscal responsibility, long-term economic growth in rural Arizona, and investments in education.
"The top fundraiser among the candidates, Ann Kirkpatrick, has campaigned and held state office before and is accumulating a long list endorsements." [
Arizona Daily Sun, 6/08/08]
Considering how hard these and other Democrats are fighting to end the George Bush-John McCain status quo, its not surprising that the Karl Rove-Freedom's Watch attack machine has them firmly in their cross-hairs. Please help our candidates fight back hard against the Rove-directed smears with a generous contribution. Stay tuned for future editions of @ Stake for the latest news and headlines from the campaign trail. Thank you again for driving our people-powered movement to change the direction of our country.
