I'm low income, but I gave $ to Jennings to stop voter fraud in FL.

[demokitty]

Once a year I donate $25 to Amnesty International. That is the extent of my contributions. I am on a very low, fixed income. Today I got an appeal I couldn't refuse. The cause and the person championing it were so compelling that I clicked the link and gave money. Please see the text below. The very foundation of our democracy is at stake.

Wes Clark's appeal for funds to contest election results in FL 13CD:

"While four weeks have passed since the American people overwhelmingly cast a vote for change by putting Democrats in charge of both Houses of Congress, there is still a race that has yet to be conclusively decided that deserves our attention.

Democrat Christine Jennings, who rose from a bank teller at age 17 to become the founding President and CEO of Sarasota Bank, is locked in a tough recount battle to determine the next representative of Florida's 13th Congressional district. Ironically, this is Katherine Harris' old seat.

Recently, the state of Florida certified a 369 vote victory for Christine's opponent despite the fact that there were serious problems with the voting machines used in the election. These problems have raised major questions about the integrity of the election, and Christine is fighting to make sure every intended vote is counted.

In Christine's home of Sarasota County, election officials have maintained that an astounding 18,000 voters simply did not vote in her Congressional race -- a 14% "undervote" that is six times higher than the undervote rate in the rest of the district. This statistical aberration, combined with numerous reports of voters who said they voted for Jennings but didn't see this choice registered on their voting summary, makes it clear that a new election or re-vote is the only solution.

Christine has filed suit to contest the election results, and she will continue to fight back. But she needs help.

After what we saw in Florida in 2000 and Ohio in 2004, I've worked to make election integrity a top priority. Given the statistical discrepancies between undervotes in Sarasota County and the rest of the 13th District, coupled with reports of voting machine error, this race may represent a worst case scenario for those of us who feared something like this was bound to happen eventually.

In this election, it seems reasonable to assume that the clear intent of the voters was thwarted by faulty voting machines. These allegations are currently being investigated, and it is critically important that we determine exactly what went wrong in FL-13. But to do that, Christine and her campaign need resources to continue their fight for electoral justice. Please join me and do what you can to support her.

Click here to help us raise $20,000 for Christine's recount fund today -- help her determine whether electronic voting machines changed the election! http://www.actblue.com/page/clark4jennings

Not only is it vital that we work to ensure the integrity of this election, it is also worth fighting to bring Christine Jennings to Washington. I campaigned with Christine in the final weeks of her campaign, and I know she will be a strong voice for change as part of the new Democratic majority in Congress.

I hope that you will support Christine in her fight to ensure that every intended vote is counted and counted accurately. The fight to ensure that we have fair and accurate elections is a fight to preserve the very heart of our Democracy. Please contribute what you can to support her recount fund today!

Again, here is the link to donate: http://www.actblue.com/page/clark4jennings

Sincerely,



Wes Clark"

[Nimrod2005]

1. Bless you...Welcome to DU.

[demokitty]

10. Thanks Nimrod

Still learning my way around. Just discovered Smilies the other day!:)

[CrispyQ]

2. Thank you.

I too, will send something today.

[joanski0]

3. Wes Clark's appeal got to me, too.

I sent both him and Jennings a contribution.

[acmejack]

4. Welcome aboard.

Thank you for your activism. The Country needs Patriots such as you!

[susannej]

5. Christine Jennings fund

WOW.  I deeply admire you, and am uplifted by your articulate
article.  Also, thanks for advising us of the urgency of this
issue.  I will do what I can to help out financially. 

[Tom Rinaldo]

6. I did the R but forgot to... KICK! n/t

[judy from nj]

7. Thanks for this

I think this is an important cause for progressives to support.

[NewYorkerfromMass]

8. You are a hero. nt

[Jai4WKC08]

9. Here's another K to go with my R ;)

I gave a little bit, but as much as I could, this morning too. When I checked, Jennings had a total of over $85K raised thru actblue.com. I don't know what other sources of funds she has, or how much she needs. I did notice that well over 20% of the $85K came from Wes Clark's solicitation. Not bad for overnight. :)

[FrenchieCat]

11. Damn good, I'd say.....and a worthy cause! I'm mean Sarasota!

That's got to be worth at least $20 if not more! :)

and a kick here! :kick:

[Sancho]

12. Me too...she won!

I have supported candidates, including those out of my district whenever I could. It's time for the house of cards to fall!

[Jai4WKC08]

13. Looks like we hit the $20K goal

The one set for Dec 8th? :toast:

Hey, Jennings is only $9K short of $100K (total from all actblue.com accounts). Think we can get her there?

:kick:

[demokitty]

15. Jennings passed $100,000 on actblue.com. Hooray!

This is so wonderful. She is really getting a lot of support. Let's keep it going.

[usregimechange]

14. Kick, but don't forget TX runoff in Dec.

[demokitty]

16. A kick for the weekend (eom)

[FrenchieCat]

17. This is awsome....the fact that she met her goal in just

a couple of days!