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in_cog_ni_to Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Nov-08-06 10:54 PM
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READ THIS! Rahm Emmanuel email...THANKING US!! PUHLEEEEZE!
Funny thing though...I don't see where he says my LIBERAL views won't be setting the agenda. Why is that, I wonder? I've never donated to the DCCC or the DSCC, but they needed help, so I helped. Now I'm really angry that they used me and my money.

I have an email from Schumer too. I'll post it it a minute.



It's been said that Washington's often the last place in America to get the news.

Well, let me tell you, last night, the news arrived!

I cannot thank you enough -- when we asked for your support in critical times, you came through. When we needed emergency resources to expand the playing field, you were there. Today we welcome new Democratic Members-elect to Congress from districts across the country and it is because of you.

From every corner of the country, members of the DCCC community like you gave their time, their energy, and their hard-earned money on the faith that together we could change this country. Our faith has been rewarded by the American people who sent a resounding, unmistakable message of change and a new direction for America.

This was not just a victory for a party, but an opportunity for our country. And we accept your challenge.

To clean up our broken budget and broken politics.

To promote policies that make it easier for hard-working Americans who are struggling with the costs of health care, college, prescription drugs and retirement security.

To get serious about breaking our dangerous dependence on foreign oil, and enacting the recommendations of the 9/11 Commission recommendations.

And all Americans have recognized that what we're doing in Iraq isn't working and we desperately need to change course.

We can do these things and we can do more if we put the long-term interests of our country ahead of a constant effort to seek political advantage. It's time for the endless campaign to stop and the hard work of governing to begin.

And this is our pledge to you. You have given us a chance to turn this country around and we'll give you the government that no longer lets you down.

We welcome the opportunity to usher in a new era of responsibility in Washington. And there's a lesson: The American people never lose their zeal for reform, and neither can we. The old era of irresponsibility is over and the new era of real reform has just begun.

And again, I want to thank the DCCC community, who came together to ensure that America is a shining beacon of hope and opportunity.

With our new Democratic majority in the House, we have the opportunity to make that beacon shine even brighter by putting our differences aside and working for a stronger, safer America. You have played a vital role in making history, and none will not forget it.

Thank you one more time.

Sincerely,



Rahm Emanuel
Chairman, Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee

P.S. -- There are many great candidates whose races are still undecided. We are prepared to make sure that every vote is counted. Even as we celebrate, staff, volunteers and legal teams are being dispatched to Congressional districts from Connecticut to Washington State to ensure that the rights of voters are protected and their votes are counted.
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MADem Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Nov-08-06 11:00 PM
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1. Support comes in a million ways. Did you talk to anyone? Convince them to vote for the Dems?
Precinct walk? Drive people to the polls? Hand out yard signs? Host fundraisers? Go to a fundraiser? Send a check? All of that is helping. All of that is important.

Why are you angry? We have the House and Senate. I'm gonna get a good night's sleep for the first time in six goddamn years.

I know all of my dreams may not come true, and that's fine--it's a BIG TENT.

What makes me happy is that the goddamn Doomsday Clock just backed off a minute or two from midnight because of what happened in the last twenty four hours.
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CATagious Donating Member (277 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Nov-09-06 12:03 AM
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2. amen to that...
I actually feel... I don't know exactly how to describe it.... optimistic, buoyant.... some faith in my country has been renewed. We are a big tent and I don't understand why we are always bashing different factions in our own party. I am a liberal but I welcome the addition of moderates to our party like Webb. It makes us stronger.
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