A very dynamic movement made it possible for President Obama to be elected, but the Democrats went to sleep in the interim election and lost the House of Representatives to the Republicans. Though the Democrats might have money to spend on the election, they also need to have a message that inspires people so that they will approach the election with spirit.

Crystal King, DSCC Political Director
info@dscc.org

Dear Peter,

Did you see the GOP debate last night? You didn’t need to.

You already know the candidates were falling all over themselves to toe the Tea Party line: Tax cuts for the wealthy will create millions of jobs. Social Security is a Ponzi scheme. “ObamaCare” must be scrapped and insurance companies given back the reins.

But here is the scary part: One of these Tea Party panderers will be the nominee and one step away from the presidency.

If he or she wins, and we lose the Senate, they’ll join up with Eric Cantor for total control of the government. The middle class? Abandoned. The EPA? Scrapped. Planned Parenthood? Defunded. Their agenda will pass faster than Mitt Romney can say “Corporations are people.”

September is critical. We can’t let the GOP use their debate hype to seize a fundraising advantage. Can you give $5 or $10 right now to keep them from gaining ground?

I can tell you this: No way, no how, am I going to let these people determine the direction of our country. I won’t stop fighting until the moment the polls close, and I hope I can count on your help.

Crystal King
DSCC Political Director