From Jon Vogel

Edward --


Flush from their surprise victory in the Massachusetts Senate race, Tea Party extremists have set their sights on Pennsylvania-12, the Congressional seat left vacant by the passing of Congressman John Murtha.

Their friends at the National Republican Congressional Committee have already unleashed a $273,000 media campaign attacking Democratic candidate Mark Critz and demonizing President Obama's health insurance reform.

The Republican Party and their Tea Party allies see the May 18th special election as a national test between President Obama's vision for the future and their bizarre nostalgia for failed Republican policies from the past.

The truth is the DCCC knows how to win elections like these - we have won five straight special elections including the first House election since health care reform passed this past Tuesday.

But, we can't do it without you - we need to stay competitive in all of the 2010 races so please help us raise $300,000 before Monday.

Contribute $5, $10 or more to the DCCC and if you donate right now and your contribution will be matched dollar-for-dollar by a group of committed Democrats.

Today Tea Party activists are gathering in Washington, DC to rally their base, protest health insurance reform and gear up for the Pennsylvania special election.

This is a critical moment for Democrats. We achieved a historic victory with the passage of health care reform. We have the momentum. We must not let the Tea Partiers slow us down.

We must demonstrate to political pundits and the media that House Democrats are strong, united and committed to moving America forward.

The best way you can help is to rush a generous contribution to the DCCC today.

Contribute $5, $10 or more to the DCCC and if you donate right now and your contribution will be matched dollar-for-dollar by a group of committed Democrats.

The DCCC has won five competitive special elections in a row. We need to continue our winning streak. Please let me hear from you today.

Thank you,


Jon Vogel
DCCC Executive Director

P.S. Winning the special election in Pennsylvania is critical to maintaining our momentum. We need your help. Contribute to the DCCC and if you donate right now and your contribution will be matched dollar-for-dollar by a group of committed Democrats.


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