Tonight, don't let George Bush's henchmen steal another victory. We need your online help immediately after the debate.



We all
know what happened in 2000. Al Gore won the first debate on the issues,
but Republicans stole the post-debate spin. We are not going to let
that happen again, and you will play a big role.



Immediately after the debate, we need you to do three things: vote in online polls, write a letter to the editor, and call in to talk radio programs. Your 10 minutes of activism following the debate can make the difference.



Vote



National
and local news organizations will be conducting online polls during and
after the debate asking for readers' opinions. Look for online polls at
these national news websites, and make sure to vote in every one of
them:


(Please forgive me for linking to Faux News. Ick, ick, ick.)


ABC News: http://www.abcnews.com/

CBS News: http://www.cbsnews.com/

CNN: http://www.cnn.com/

Fox News: http://www.foxnews.com/

MSNBC: http://www.msnbc.com/

USA Today: http://www.usatoday.com/


And
be sure to check the websites of your local newspapers and TV stations
for online polls. It is crucial that you do this in the minutes
immediately following the debate.



Write



Immediately
after the debate, go online and write a letter to the editor of your
local paper. If you feel John Kerry commanded the debate and had a
clear plan for fixing the mess in Iraq, put it in your letter. If you
feel George Bush dodged tough questions on Iraq and didn't level with
voters, put it in your letter.



With just a few clicks, you can write your letter at our online media center:



http://www.democrats.org/media/



Call



Do you
listen to national or local call-in shows on the radio? How about on
TV? Call them and let them know what you thought of John Kerry's plan
to keep America secure and George Bush's continuing refusal to admit
the truth about his record.



Here are some national shows to get you started.



(All times are Iowa time – what else is there?)



Air America (all day): 646-274-2346

Alan Colmes (9 a.m. to 12 p.m.): 212-301-5900

Ed Shultz (2 p.m. to 5 p.m.): 701-232-1525

Bev Smith (6 p.m. to 9 p.m.): 412-325-4197

Doug Stephen (4 a.m. 9 a.m.): 1-800-510-8255



Find shows in your area on our media website:



http://www.democrats.org/media/find.html



Your actions immediately after the debate tonight can help John Kerry win on November 2.  Make your voice heard!



Don't
forget to visit our 2004 Debate Center before, during, and after the
debate for important information, including questions Bush must answer,
a Bush/Kerry contrast on keeping America safe, and Bush Debate Bingo, a
game you can play with friends during the debate.



http://www.democrats.org/debates/


Thank you.



Sincerely,



Your Friendly Neighborhood Democratic National Committee