Vote for Obama
By Tom Harkin
I paired these up. Iowa's last super-delegate goes for the B-ster, and more info on the $2,000 winners…
After a long, hard-fought battle for the most important job in the world, Democrats across this country have spoken.
Today,
I congratulate Senator Barack Obama on securing the Democratic
nomination and I pledge to do everything I can to assist his campaign
over the next few months.
Like so many Americans, I have been
moved by Senator Obama's message of change. He is poised to win the
presidency and bring new ideas, new priorities and new ways of getting
things done to the White House.
I know in my heart that an
Obama presidency will bring us quality, affordable health care for all
Americans, investments in alternative sources of energy, a commitment
to cleaning up our environment, a return to diplomacy and an effort to
re-build America's bruised alliances around the world.
I
commend Senator Clinton on her historic effort to gain the
nomination. She is one of our party's strongest leaders and her
vision for our party will always be necessary and respected. She
inspired so many voters along the way and we are all grateful for her
efforts.
By
turning out in record numbers throughout this exciting primary season,
you've created a momentum that cannot be stopped. Now is the time for
us to come together and begin the process of helping our nominee secure
the presidency.
Today, we know with certainty that brighter days are just ahead.
Thank you for all that you do,
Tom
Our $2,000 Winners
By Tom Harkin
After
two rounds of voting and several thousands of votes cast, I am proud to
announce the top 5 House and top 5 Senate candidates that you voted for
to receive $2,000 and advance to the final round.
For the Iowa
State House you voted for: Elesha Gayman D-84, Gretchen Lawyer D-36,
Eric Palmer D-75, Mark Smith D-43, and Andrew Wenthe D-18.
For
the Iowa State Senate you voted for: Jeff Danielson D-10, Swati
Dandekar D-18, Mike Gronstal D-50, Tom Rielly D-38, and Sharon Savage
D-40.
Congratulations!
Thanks to your strong support
for progressive values, each of these outstanding candidates for the
Iowa general assembly will receive a $2,000 contribution and are now
eligible to win the grand prize of another $5,000 contribution and a
fundraising email.
Please click here to make your voice heard by voting for one of these fine progressive candidates in our final round.
Voting
for the final round will be open from now through June 17, so please
remember to tell your friends and family and help build Iowa blue by
voting for your favorite candidate today.
Thank you for
supporting all of the candidates that have participated in our Building
Blue contest so far and congratulations to our first money winners!
Sincerely,
Tom Harkin