Why It Is Important to Support Our Congressional Candidates NOW
By Linda Thieman
With just 6 days left before the filing deadline, it is important to make a stand NOW
I’m sure
each one of us has thought about what would happen if the junta manages
to steal another election. But, no matter the outcome of the
presidential election, there are two ways to stop this descent into
madness, and both can be achieved by supporting our Democratic
candidates for Congress.
In the
U.S. Senate, a Democratic majority will prevent any further right-wing
judicial appointments. In the U.S. House of Representatives, a
Democratic majority would hold the junta accountable for their illegal
and traitorous behavior. The system of checks and balances that
was written into the U.S. Constitution would be restored.
No
doubt, most Iowans do not realize the extent to which Chuck Grassley is
responsible for the alarming economic situation this county finds
itself in. As chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, Grassley
championed those outrageous, enormous tax breaks for the wealthy that
have sent the federal deficit plunging to record levels. Grassley
also proudly proclaims that he is the “architect” of that heinous
Medicare bill that was a gigantic windfall for the pharmaceutical
companies – some of Grassley’s biggest contributors.
Most
Iowans are blind to the truth about Grassley, and Art Small, a
wonderful, fiscally-responsible progressive, needs your help NOW to be
able to get the word out.
Support Art Small for U.S. Senate here.
As for
the U.S. House candidates that DFIA supports, we have an excellent
group of progressives to offer up to the voters of Iowa.
According
to Joe Trippi, House races are often won by come-from-behind
candidates, and often they don't come from behind until late in the
game, sometimes even in the last week.
The
Republicans like to take out big ads smearing the Democrats in the last
two weeks of a campaign, so it is important for Dems to have the funds
available to counteract the Republican smear tactics and to jump on any
last-minute surge.
Dave Franker, Iowa Congressional District 2
Dave
Franker's race has been declared one of the closest House races in the
nation by several organizations, including Campaigns & Elections
Magazine. In addition, C-Span has selected the Franker for
Congress campaign as one of only 20 Senate and House races to be
featured in their debate series. (Time and date has yet to be
announced.) With your support, our chance for a pick up improves.
Support Franker for Congress here.
Paul Johnson, Iowa Congressional District 4
Paul
Johnson is known as an Independent Democrat. He is currently
traveling the 28 counties of District 4 for a series of forums. Click here for a listing of events. Paul also appeared last weekend on IPTV with his opponent, incumbent Republican Tom Latham. Click here for the transcript and the streaming audio feed.
Paul limits the amount of money he will accept from any one PAC to
$2,000, the same amount that an individual is allowed to contribute by
law. He will never be beholden to special interests.
Support Paul Johnson for Congress here.
Joyce Schulte, Iowa Congressional District 5
As if
running an effective campaign against the most embarrassing Iowan in
history (blunder-prone neo-con Steve King) weren’t enough, Joyce
Schulte intends to make her mark as the first woman from Iowa elected
to Congress. Joyce, a populist who never pulls punches, is an
education services worker and Vilsack appointee to the Agricultural
Development Authority Board. Joyce Schulte possesses all the
common sense that Steve King lacks.
Support Schulte for Congress here.
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I pray that Ms. Schulte defeats the awful King. He's a neo-con ass. I've had it with him.
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