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BamaLefty Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jul-19-05 10:47 PM
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SEND AN IRAQ WAR VETERAN TO CONGRESS! VERY IMPORTANT!!
THIS IS BIG, IMO! Think about having an Iraq war vet on our side in Congress. Very, very powerful!!

Paul Hackett knows what's at stake for all Americans.

As a major in the United States Marine Corps, he left his wife and children in Ohio to serve in Iraq. Paul opposed the war from the beginning, but he answered the call to duty and served his commander in chief in Falluja.

Now he needs your help to get to Congress. Last March, President Bush appointed Hackett's Republican congressman to the post of U.S. Trade Representative -- setting up a special election. Paul saw his chance, and decided to run for Congress to combat right-wing extremism here at home.

This race represents a tremendous opportunity and an important first step toward taking back Congress in 2006. The special election is being held on August 2, 2005. This is an election we can win, but Paul Hackett needs your help to do it:

http://www.actblue.com/list/hackett

Hoping to tighten their grip on power in Washington, Republicans have recruited a candidate whose extreme views reflect loyalty to the White House and not to the voters in Ohio. As president of Greater Cincinnati Right to Life, Hackett's opponent is already an active member of the conservative crusade to erode reproductive rights -- as well as a staunch supporter of a state legislative bill encouraging the display of the Ten Commandments in Ohio's public schools.

Unlike Republicans in Washington, Hackett has the experience to bring the war in Iraq to a swift and secure resolution. America needs socially progressive, fiscally responsible leadership -- and that's why we need Paul Hackett in Congress. He supports measures to promote small business growth and sustainable environmental policy. We are proud to add him to the DFA-List.

http://www.democracyforamerica.com/dfa-list.php

By electing Hackett, we can score a victory for progressive values and give Iraq war veterans their first voice in Congress. This is an uphill battle in the heart of Ohio, but it's an election we can win if we give Hackett the resources he needs -- and this election will bring us one step closer to taking our country back in 2006 and 2008.

http://www.actblue.com/list/hackett

Thanks for helping our next generation of leaders succeed.

Sincerely,

Jim Dean

PS: Paul would be the first Iraq War veteran to serve in Congress. And he's a Democrat. Think about the message that would send, and contribute what you can.

http://www.actblue.com/list/hackett

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MeDeMax Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jul-19-05 10:54 PM
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1.  HackettForCongress.com
candidate's own site is :

http://www.HackettForCongress.com/

The district covers portions from 7 counties in southern ohio.

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MeDeMax Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jul-19-05 11:02 PM
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2. photo gallery
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goforit Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jul-19-05 11:04 PM
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3. This is a great strategy.
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anarchy1999 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jul-19-05 11:14 PM
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4. Oh this is one we can all get behind on. I'm impressed and I've yet to
check all the links. It is a dream come true.

Has anyone asked him yet about depleted uranium?
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BamaLefty Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jul-20-05 08:48 PM
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5. I Say Yes
dream come true. Tell it like it is Paul!

:rockon:
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anarchy1999 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jul-21-05 06:29 PM
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7. this deserves a well-served kick back up.
n/t
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Telly Savalas Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jul-21-05 09:40 AM
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6. Kick.
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USAFHelos Donating Member (3 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jul-21-05 06:31 PM
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8. Good idea!
We definitely need a democrat veteran to go to congress....most of the people I've served with are republicans.

For some reason the military seems to attract republicans.

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blondeatlast Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jul-21-05 06:31 PM
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9. Arizona has one of it's own; see this post in the AZ forum.
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