Debra Bowen is my favorite politician alive today. She hit my radar screen in the dark days of 2006 when she ran for CA Secretary of State. When she took office she kept her promise and got rid of the Diebold and Sequoia Voting Machines that helped inject Bush into the presidency. She has long been an advocate for using the internet for opening up government to the people worldwide.
She is running to replace GE Jane Harman in the CA 36 congressional district. Today she sent out a request for donations, and I sent her another $25 along with a 10% tip to Act Blue. Below the fold is her email message.
Final Deadline -- please contribute today!
As you’ve probably heard, today is an important day for my campaign.
Midnight tonight marks the final official fundraising deadline before the May 17 election -- and all eyes will be focused on this report to see if we have what it takes to win.
Throughout this campaign, I’ve been blown away by the incredible generosity of our grassroots team. When I’ve needed volunteers to call voters, you’ve stepped up. When I’ve set ambitious online fundraising goals, you’ve stepped up. You’ve always been there for me and I can’t thank you enough.
We’ll cross the finish line in less than three weeks and I need your help one more time -- can you give my campaign a final boost for the home stretch?
Contribute $25 or more to my campaign before tonight’s midnight deadline!
I’ve run for office many times, and rarely have I had the most money among all the candidates -- or the most support among the political insiders. And I’ve certainly never been able to write myself any whopping checks.
But every time, I’ve had supporters like you. You provide the grassroots fuel that makes the campaign engine hum -- and win.
Today I am asking for you to step up once again. If you want someone in Congress who represents your values -- someone in Congress who will fight to create good green jobs in our district, protect our coastline, and ensure the integrity of our government -- then I need your help before midnight tonight.
Contribute $25 or more today -- and make sure my campaign has a strong finish before tonight’s fundraising deadline!
Thanks for all that you do,
Debra Bowen
If you have a few dollars to spare, please donate
to one of the best Democrats alive today.
RIP Phoebe Snow