President Obama will be in town on Wednesday, September 22, 2010, raising cash for the House Senate Victory Fund.

Dinner and a photo will run you $15,200 a head.

Here's a copy of the event invite:

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These poll numbers were released earlier today by Rasmussen Reports -- "an electronic publishing firm specializing in the collection, publication, and distribution of public opinion polling information."

Most Voters Believe that Democrats in Congress Want to Raise Taxes, Increase Government Spending

Thursday, September 2, 2010

Heading into the final two months of the mid-term election campaign, most voters believe that Democrats in Congress want to raise taxes and spending while Republicans in Congress want to cut taxes and spending.

At the same time, most voters believe that reducing taxes and spending would be good for the economy.

A new Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey finds that 62% of Likely Voters believe Congressional Democrats want to increase government spending. Only 16% believe the party wants to cut spending.

On the tax front, 59% believe that most Democrats in Congress want to increase taxes. Only 17% hold the opposite view.

As for Republicans, 51% say that most Republicans want to cut government spending and 50% say they want to cut taxes.  Twenty-seven percent (27%) believe GOP legislators want to increase spending and 25% believe they want to increase taxes.

Sixty percent (60%) believe that tax cuts are good for the economy while 56% say tax hikes will hurt the economy.

Fifty-six percent (56%) believe that additional government spending will hurt the economy and 50% believe that spending cuts will help.  See survey questions and toplines and crosstabs.

The economy is consistently ranked as the most important issue of Election 2010.  Currently, voters trust Republicans more than Democrats on the issue. That's a big reason that the Republicans lead on the Generic Congressional Ballot.  Many analysts, including Larry Sabato, are forecasting large gains for the GOP in November.

The survey of 1,000 Likely Voters was conducted on August 31-September 1, 2010 by Rasmussen Reports. The margin of sampling error is +/- 3 percentage points with a 95%level of confidence. Field work for all Rasmussen Reports surveys is conducted by Pulse Opinion Research, LLC. See methodology.

Republicans and unaffiliated voters overwhelmingly believe that Democrats in Congress want to raise taxes and increase spending. Democratic voters are more evenly divided. Platinum Members can review full demographic crosstabs. 

Data released earlier highlighted the wide divide between Mainstream voters and the Political Class on spending, taxes, and deficits. 

Forty-five percent (45%) expect their own personal taxes to go up during the Obama Administration. Only 9% expect their taxes to go down. As noted in a November 2008 editorial, Obama won the White House by campaigning like Ronald Reagan and promising tax cuts for 95% of Americans. The disconnect between those promises and current perceptions is adding to the Democratic woes this election season.  See Crosstabs.

A new book by Scott Rasmussen and Doug Schoen addresses the broader discontent roiling the political landscape this year. MAD AS HELL: How the Tea Party Movement Is Fundamentally Remaking Our Two-Party System, published by Harper-Collins, will be released September 14. It can be pre-ordered at Amazon.com, Barnes and Noble, Borders, and other outlets.

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Today's Schedule

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Mark Levine for State Senate

Dear Friend,

Our last major financial filing deadline generated a groundswell of support. We can only extend another huge thank you for your generosity. Make no mistake--we'll need to draw on every contribution we've received as we head down the home stretch to election day on September 14.

Looking forward to seeing you,

Aya Keefe

Campaign Manager

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Dear Lucas,

Thanks to you, it's working!  Check out this article on the The New York Times City Room blog about our success so far.

Michael Barbaro says that "The infusion of cash is a potent display of force." 

Here's the first bit:

September 1, 2010, 10:42 am

Manhattan's Stealth Fundraiser

by Michael Barbaro

 

Scott M. Stringer -- fund-raising beast?

 

Very much under the radar, Mr. Stringer, the Manhattan borough president and likely 2013 mayoral contender, raised $655,000 in the latest filing period, records show, by far the biggest haul of any candidate in New York City.

 

Read the full article here.

Thanks,

Scott

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Dear Colleague,

Sincerely,

 

Doug Dunham

Lynn Neils

Lawyers Committee for Kathleen Rice

 

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These poll numbers were released earlier today by Rasmussen Reports -- "an electronic publishing firm specializing in the collection, publication, and distribution of public opinion polling information."

In August, 35.0% of American Adults identified themselves as Democrats. That's down nearly half a percentage point  from a month ago and is the smallest percentage of Democrats ever recorded in nearly eight years of monthly tracking.

At the same time, the number of Republicans grew in August to 33.8%. That's up two full percentage points from the month before and the largest number of Republicans recorded in 2010.

As has been the case in every month over the past eight years of tracking, there are more Democrats than Republicans in the nation. The gap is currently 1.2 percentage points. That's the closest the Republicans have been to parity in more than five years, since July 2005.

It's also the smallest gap between the parties heading into any of the recent campaign seasons. In August 2004, the Democrats had a 2.6 percentage point advantage. In August 2006, they enjoyed a 5.4 percentage point advantage. In August 2008, the gap was 5.7 percentage points. See the History of Party Trends from January 2004 to the present.

The biggest advantage ever measured for Democrats was 10.1 percentage points in May 2008. In December 2008, the final full month of the Bush administration, the Democrats held an 8.8-percentage-point advantage.

Since December 2008, the number of Republicans has grown by a single percentage point. However, the number of Democrats has fallen by nearly seven points.

The number not affiliated with either major party is now at 31.1%. That's the lowest level measured in 2010.

Rasmussen Reports tracks this information based on telephone interviews with approximately 15,000 adults per month and has been doing so since November 2002. The margin of error for the full sample is less than one percentage point, with a 95% level of confidence.

Between November 2004 and 2006, the Democratic advantage in partisan identification grew by 4.5 percentage points. That foreshadowed the Democrats' big gains in the 2006 midterm elections. The gap grew by another 1.5 percentage points between November 2006 and November 2008 leading up to Obama's election.

The number of Democrats peaked at 41.7% in May 2008, and it was nearly as high at 41.6% in December 2008. The number of Democrats fell below the 40% mark in March 2009 and first fell below 36% in December of that year. Rasmussen Reports has been tracking this data monthly since November 2002. Prior to this month's data, the lowest level of identification with the Democrats has been 35.1%. It was reached twice, in February and May of this year.

For Republicans, the peak was way back in September 2004 at 37.3%, For nearly five years, since late 2005, the number of Republicans has generally stayed between 31% and 34% of the nation's adults.

Keep in mind that figures reported in this article are for all adults, not likely voters. Republicans are a bit more likely to participate in elections than Democrats.

The president's approval rating has held fairly steady throughout 2010 as reflected in our month-by-month review. The Republican advantage on the Generic Congressional Ballot   also has held steady. Republicans are also trusted more than Democrats on most key issues.

The Rasmussen Reports Balance of Power summary shows Republicans are likely to gain seats in the U.S. Senate this November. The same is true in our summary of Governor's races.

Data from our monthly partisan identification survey is used to set weighting targets for other Rasmussen Reports surveys. The targets are based on results from the previous three months.

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There will be a fundraiser for Assemblyman Matthew Titone on Thursday, September 16, 2010, at The Veranda at Silver Lake Golf Course (915 Victory Blvd, Staten Island).

The suggested minimum contribution is $100.

For additional information, call 718-273-6126.

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Please join

President Bill Clinton

for a rally supporting the re-election campaign of

Congressman Michael McMahon

13th Congressional District, New York

Building Bridges to a Better Tomorrow

for Staten Island and Brooklyn

Hosted By:

Hon. John Gulino, Chair,

Democratic Committee of Richmond County

Hon. Vito Lopez, Chair,

Democratic Committee of Kings County

Friday, September 3, 2010

Doors Open at 10:30 AM

Program Begins at 12:30 PM

Spiro Hall

Wagner College

631 Howard Avenue, Staten Island NY 10301

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These poll numbers were released earlier today by Rasmussen Reports -- "an electronic publishing firm specializing in the collection, publication, and distribution of public opinion polling information."

75% Say Congress Should Cut Its Own Pay Until Budget is Balanced

Tuesday, August 31, 2010

A new Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey finds that 75% of Likely Voters nationwide want Congress to cut its own pay until the federal budget is balanced.

Only 16% disagree with that approach and nine percent (9%) are not sure.

Not surprisingly, there is a huge gap between Mainstream voters and the Political Class on this topic. Eighty-five percent (85%) of those in the Mainstream want Congress to cut its own pay while 74% of those in the Political Class do not (see more on the Political Class--Mainstream classification.)

Overall, 78% say that any pay raises for Congress should be submitted first to voters before the legislators can receive the extra income.

Fifty-four percent (54%) believe that most federal workers are overpaid. Just 24% disagree and 22% are not sure. Republicans and unaffiliated voters overwhelmingly believe that most federal workers are overpaid. Democrats are evenly divided on the question. Platinum Members can review full demographic crosstabs.

Voters are evenly divided as to whether a group of people selected at random from the phone book would be better than the current Congress.  

The survey of 1,000 Likely Voters was conducted on August 29-30, 2010 by Rasmussen Reports. The margin of sampling error is +/- 3 percentage points with a 95% level of confidence. Field work for all Rasmussen Reports surveys is conducted by Pulse Opinion Research, LLC. See methodology.

Sixty-eight percent (68%) say that most members of Congress don't care what their constituents think.

A new book by Scott Rasmussen and Doug Schoen addresses the broader discontent roiling the political landscape this year. MAD AS HELL: How the Tea Party Movement Is Fundamentally Remaking Our Two-Party System , published by Harper-Collins, will be released September 14. It can be pre-ordered at Amazon.com, Barnes and Noble, Borders, and other outlets.

The Presidential Approval Index is calculated by subtracting the number who Strongly Disapprove from the number who Strongly Approve. It is updated daily at 9:30 a.m. Eastern (sign up for free daily e-mail update). Updates are also available on Twitter and Facebook.

The Rasmussen Reports Election 2010 Balance of Power summary shows Republicans likely to gain seats this November while six races remain Toss-Ups (California, Colorado, Illinois, Nevada, Ohio, and Wisconsin).

The Rasmussen Reports Gubernatorial Scorecard shows nine Governorships switching from a Democrat to a Republican and three going the other way. Eight races remain Toss-Ups (Florida, Illinois, Maryland, New Mexico, Oregon, Rhode Island, Vermont, and Wisconsin).

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Today's Schedule

Today, the President will travel to Fort Bliss, Texas where he will meet with troops. Fort Bliss is home to troops who have served at every stage of the Iraq War, including troops who are redeploying back home throughout the fall, and troops supporting our new support mission in Iraq. In the evening, the President will return to Washington and address the nation from the Oval Office on the end of the American combat mission in Iraq.

All times are Eastern Daylight Time

8:30 AM: The President departs the White House en route Andrews Air Force Base

8:45 AM: The President departs Andrews Air Force Base en route El Paso, Texas

12:30 PM: The President arrives in El Paso, Texas

1:10 PM: The President meets with troops

2:20 PM: The President departs El Paso, Texas en route Andrews Air Force Base

5:55 PM: The President arrives at Andrews Air Force Base

6:10 PM: The President arrives at the White House

8:00 PM: The President addresses the nation

8:30 PM: Open for Questions with Ben Rhodes, Deputy National Security Advisor for Strategic Communications, on the end of the combat mission in Iraq 

 Indicates Events that will be livestreamed on WhiteHouse.gov/live.

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On Thursday, Barbara officially kicked off our September 1 money bomb -- an online effort to raise money and show strong grassroots support for Barbara, all in one day.

The goal? To generate 10,000 individual pledges by this Wednesday, and in the process, to hit our target of 100,000 grassroots donors to the campaign.

Reaching "100,000 Strong for Boxer" would be a powerful demonstration of Barbara's grassroots support -- on the same day as the Boxer-Fiorina debate in the Bay Area.

But if we're going to make it, we need you to stand with us.

Please click here to make your pledge to our "100,000 Strong for Boxer" money bomb now -- so we can break through 10,000 individual donations for Barbara Boxer on Wednesday!

We've gotten off to a good start over these past 48 hours, already moving past 2,000 pledges for Wednesday's money bomb.

But we still need to secure nearly 8,000 more pledges to reach our ambitious goal.

If you haven't contributed to Barbara's campaign in the past, now is the time. We need your help to demonstrate Barbara's strong grassroots support on Wednesday -- and show Carly Fiorina that 100,000 Boxer supporters are ready for whatever they throw our way.

Please click here to make your pledge to our "100,000 Strong for Boxer" money bomb now -- so we are ready for the fall campaign!

Reaching our goal of 10,000 individual donors on Wednesday -- and 100,000 total grassroots donors overall -- will be a big boost to our campaign.

The pundits and the right wing are watching closely to see if we can make it.

With your help, I know we can do it.

Please make your pledge to our "100,000 Strong for Boxer" money bomb now!

Thank you for your commitment to seeing Barbara Boxer reelected in November -- and don't forget to watch the debate Wednesday night!

Sincerely,

Rose Kapolczynski
Campaign Manager
Boxer for Senate

P.S. Working together, "100,000 Strong for Boxer" can stand up to the Fiorina checkbook. Let's show it on Wednesday. Please make your pledge for our September 1 money bomb now!

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Dear Lucas,

Our opponents are pulling out all the stops to try and slow down Kathleen's momentum, and last week that desperation manifested itself with one of them pledging to spend a potentially limitless amount of his personal wealth in the final three weeks before our September 14th primary.

This candidate has already poured over $3,000,000 of his personal fortune into this race, and now he's vowed to spend even more to overshadow and circumvent the dedicated grassroots support that sets Kathleen's campaign apart. Asked just how much he'd spend, the candidate said, "Let's just say we're going to have adequate resources to get our message out."

Kathleen needs your help now more than ever to counter the spending of candidates who will stop at nothing to buy this office. Will you help her now and make a contribution? Your continued generosity, be it $10 or $1,000, will help Kathleen compete with self-funding candidates.

Our grassroots support in this race is unrivaled, and your incredible generosity enabled us to air campaign commercials statewide. Thanks to you, New Yorkers are getting to know Kathleen, and it is clear that our message of reform is resonating with voters. 

One great way to support Kathleen is to attend a very special event we have planned the night before the primary. On Monday, September 13th from 6:30 to 8:30 pm we are holding our Election Eve Bash at The Cradle of Aviation, located on Charles Lindbergh Boulevard in Garden City, New York.

Here's how you can sign up for our Election Eve Bash:

• Purchase a ticket! Click here to purchase a ticket for the event! Tickets start at $100.
• Commit to ten hours of volunteering before Primary Day! To sign up, contact Michael Kenney at michaelk@kathleenrice.com or (212) 564-2776.
• Join our host committee! Download a host sign-up form by clicking here.
  

If you have any questions, please contact a member of our staff at (212) 564-2776. We look forward to seeing you on September 13th!

Sincerely,

Tucker Green
Finance Director
Kathleen Rice 2010

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Friends-

Tonight at midnight is the final fundraising deadline before the Primary on September 14th. I NEED YOUR HELP. I have an ambitious field effort planned and I need to raise money from supporters like you in order to pull people out to vote.

Any amount that you can give will help to get me re-elected.

To contribute by credit card or check, contact Mary Simon at friendsofdavidweprin@gmail.com or 212-231-9754

Thank you for your support!

Sincerely,

Assemblyman David I. Weprin

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Dear Lucas, 

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Thought you would be interested in what New Roosevelt Initiative is doing to defeat disgraced Senator Pedro Espada and help increase the Democratic Majority in the New York State Senate in order to pass Andrew Cuomo's ambitious plan to reform New York.

• Gustavo Rivera climbs against damaged and vulnerable Senator Pedro Espada with both tied at 32% in a head to head match up, according to a recent poll  by New Roosevelt Initiative, covered by the Daily News.

• Five outstanding, progressive, Upstate, women State Senate candidates took a courageous stand by endorsing Gustavo Rivera in his race against disgraced Senator Pedro Espada and sending a strong signal to Albany that even if he is re-elected they will oppose any leadership role for him in the Senate.  Watch our coverage on Your News Now in their recent piece "State Senate Candidates Protest Espada's Leaderhship."   New Roosevelt Initiative believes that if these five women candidates are elected it will dramatically change the culture in Albany.  Please support them on ActBlue: Kathleen Joy, Susan Savage, Joanne Yepsen, Mary Wilmot, and Robin Wilt.

• New Roosevelt Initiative strikes back at disgraced Senator Pedro Espada's low budget video  knocking Samuels and Reform with videos of its own released today on YouTube, covered by the Riverdale Press in "New Roosevelt Releases Anti-Espada Ad."
  

 

Upcoming Special Events include:

• Saturday, August 28, 10AM - 3PM - Join volunteers from the Bronx and across the City as we Canvass  disgraced Senator Espada's district for the Afternoon educating voters about what he has done and why we need Gustavo Rivera to replace him.  RSVP to NewRooseveltInitiative@gmail.com or call 646-643-5617 to sign up.

• Wednesday, September 1, 7PM - Join New Roosevelt Initiative for a comedy show "Laughing Liberally:  Pirates of The Bronx:  The Curse of Pedro Espada," at The Tank, 354 West 45th Street between 8th and 9th Avenues.  RSVP to NewRooseveltInitiative@gmail.com.

• Phone Bank Mondays, 6PM - 9PM - Join our volunteers at weekly phone banks into the 33rd Senate from our headquarters at 600 Lexington Avenue, 10th Floor in Manhattan.  RSVP to NewRooseveltInitiative@gmail.com or just stop by for an hour on your way home from work.

• Canvass Tuesdays, 6PM - 9PM - Join our volunteers in the field for our weekly canvas in the Bronx.  RSVP to NewRooseveltInitiative@gmail.com or call 646-643-5617 to sign up.
  

Too busy to volunteer but still want to make a difference? You can support our effort by spreading the word or by contributing.

Democratically yours,

Benjamin Kallos
New Roosevelt Initiative

P.S. learn more at NewRooseveltInitiative.com, follow us at Twitter.com/NewRoosevelt, or become a fan Facebook.

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NEWS FROM INDEPENDENT COUNSEL JUDITH S. KAYE

Judge Judith S. Kaye, Independent Counsel to the Office of the Attorney General, today released her final report entitled, "Report of Investigation into events arising from Governor David A. Paterson's acquisition of 2009 World Series Tickets."

The report is available at: http://www.ag.ny.gov/media_center/2010/aug/08_26_10_Kaye_Report.pdf

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Dear Friend,

Earlier this month, we told you about Target's foray into post-Citizens United corporate spending in elections.  Target was one of 13 companies that gave over $1 million to an independent expenditure committee.  Now that organization can spend those same company dollars in the upcoming election, and they've already used some of that money to back a political candidate who opposes same-sex marriage and has stood behind Arizona's new immigration laws. 

Target's actions were immediately called out, but they did not act alone.  Best Buy was in lockstep with them.

Groups are now calling for boycotts at Best Buy, and Best Buy shareholders are demanding that the company reconsider its policies on political spending. 

Use our corporate spending tracker and tell Best Buy to stop spending treasury dollars in our elections, especially when they can be used to oppose fundamental equality issues.

We have 68 days until Election Day. Take action to tell companies like Best Buy that spending company money in elections is an outrage. Email Best Buy today.

Sincerely,

Matthew Wing

Communications Director

Office of the Public Advocate

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Nancy Pelosi will be in town on Monday, September 27, 2010.

The suggested minimum contribution is $5000.

A copy of the event invite follows:

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I can almost hear Glenn Beck and Sarah Palin howling at the moon.

Just 24-hours from now, Glenn Beck and Sarah Palin will peddle hate and fear to Tea Party nut jobs vowing to take "their" country back to the days of George W. Bush.

You can bet Beck and Palin'll claim tomorrow's freak show means that their wingnut movement has all the momentum going into election season. We can't let these wackjobs win.

House Democrats have got to raise $247,305 before Tuesday -- the final FEC deadline before the fall campaign kicks-off -- to show the world that we've got what it takes to stand up to the Republican Tea Party.

Contribute $5, $10 or more today and help House Democrats raise $247,305 and your contribution will be matched by a group of committed Democrats, doubling the impact of your support.

House Democrats have got a plan to win this election. It's called sweat and shoe leather. That's why tomorrow House Democrats are holding a national Day of Action. Thousands of volunteers are fanning out across America and knocking on 200,000 doors to start getting out the vote for Election Day.

So, while Glenn Beck and Sarah Palin are spewing hate and paranoia to their Tea Party followers, grassroots Democrats will be talking to their friends and neighbors about working together for America's future by making sure Democrats still control the House of Representatives after Election Day.

You can't pull off something like that without significant financial resources. With just a few days until that FEC deadline hits, they need you to get their back.

Contribute $5, $10 or more today and help House Democrats raise $247,305 and your contribution will be matched by a group of committed Democrats, doubling the impact of your support.

Your generous contribution is urgently needed. Thank you for your support.

Thanks,


James Carville

P.S. Every dollar is going to matter in this election. More than 90% of every dollar you contribute will go immediately into the campaigns of our candidates. We've got just four days left until the critical August 31st FEC fundraising deadline. Contribute today and help House Democrats raise $247,305 and your contribution will be matched by a group of committed Democrats, doubling the impact of your support.

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Dear Lucas, I don't know whether you've heard, but the American Action Forum, a Republican organization, has released a poll showing that our race is neck-and-neck (Chabot 47, Driehaus 45--well within the margin of error).  This new momentum shows that folks across greater Cincinnati understand the clear and important choice that this election represents: keep moving forward with the strong leadership of Steve Driehaus, or move backward to the failed policies supported by Steve Chabot.   I'm also happy to announce that Driehaus for Congress launches its first television advertisement today: Clear Difference.  These advertisements are critically important to getting our message out and maintaining our momentum, but we need to make sure we can stay on the air from now all the way until Election Day.  That's why I'm asking you to support our campaign by donating $100, $50, $25, or whatever contribution you're able to make.  Please click here to make your secure contribution online.   You can also visit our campaign website, www.driehausforohio.com, to find other ways to get involved as a volunteer or to request a sign for your front yard.   Again, the stakes of this election are very high, and the differences between the candidates couldn't be clearer.   Thanks for your support.   Sincerely,     Melissa Wideman Campaign Manager Driehaus for Congress   P.S. Remember to check out our ad, and please contribute today so that we can keep this and other ads on the air until Election Day.

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Dear Lucas,

I had to do a double-take when I read this, but yesterday Tim Walberg told a Lansing TV station he thinks, "Bush-era policies will help get the economy back on its feet."

For once, Tim Walberg and I can agree on something. We both agree that Walberg wants to take us back to the failed Bush policies that shipped our jobs overseas and wrecked our economy.

If you agree that's the last thing our families and businesses can afford right now, please help me fight back by making a contribution of $25, $50, $100 or whatever you can afford.

Yesterday morning, House Minority Leader John Boehner headlined a closed-door fundraiser for Tim Walberg in Jackson. The day before, Mitt Romney donated thousands to Walberg's campaign while he was in Michigan.

Washington Republicans have put me at the top of their target list because they know Tim Walberg will take us back to the Bush-era policies that created this mess in the first place.

To make sure that doesn't happen, I'm counting on support from people like you.

By making a contribution of $25, $50, or $100, you can help me fight back against John Boehner, Mitt Romney, and the pro-outsourcing special interest groups that want nothing more than to hand the keys back to Tim Walberg after he drove our economy off a cliff.

Digging out of the Bush-Walberg recession won't happen overnight, but I want you to know I'm fighting every single day to level the playing field for Michigan businesses, so they can create jobs for workers here in Michigan - not China.

Thanks for your continued support!

Sincerely,

Mark Schauer
Member of Congress
Michigan, District 7

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Karl Rove's shadowy group, American Crossroads, just launched a new $1 million wave of attack ads against Barbara Boxer in Los Angeles.

These ads are expected to saturate the LA airwaves with negative, misleading attacks against Barbara -- and we need your help to fight back.

Please contribute $5 to Barbara's campaign now -- and help us fight back against Karl Rove's new $1 million wave of attack ads!

At the same time, another right-wing group launched a different attack ad against Barbara in Fresno and Palm Springs -- and based on the timing and targeting of the TV buy, it appears to be well coordinated with Rove's attack.

This second group, the Committee for Truth in Politics, is funded by one of the key plaintiffs in the Citizens United decision that has opened the floodgates to millions of dollars in corporate spending on the November election.

Today, it's clearer than ever: We're not just competing against Carly Fiorina's deep pockets; the corporate special interests and national right-wing leaders are coming after Barbara too.

Will you stand with Barbara and help us fend off these attacks?

Please contribute $5 to Barbara's campaign now -- and help us fight back against these right-wing attack ads!

Barbara's never been afraid to stand up and fight for what's right -- for jobs, for health care, for choice, for our environment, and for you.

But now the right-wing and corporate special interests who want to silence Barbara's voice are on the attack -- and we must fight back.

Please contribute now.

Thank you so much for standing with Barbara at this critical time.

Sincerely,

Rose Kapolczynski
Campaign Manager
Boxer for Senate

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MAYOR BLOOMBERG HOSTS ANNUAL RAMADAN IFTAR DINNER AT GRACIE MANSION

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County Leader Keith L.T. Wright

Invites you to attend the

New York County Democratic Committee

Cocktail Party

Tuesday, September 7, 2010

at

SEIU 32 BJ

101 Avenue of the Americas, 22^nd Floor

from

6:00pm to 8:00pm

New York State Supreme Court Panel Candidates will be announced during the event

Tickets:

$125

$250

$500

VIP Levels:

$1,000 - Friend

$2,500 - Sponsor

$5,000 - Host

$10,000 - Chair

Please RSVP to Alison Walsh

manhattandems@gmail.com

646-214-3397

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These poll numbers were released earlier today by Rasmussen Reports -- "an electronic publishing firm specializing in the collection, publication, and distribution of public opinion polling information."

Fifteen percent (15%) have a Very Favorable opinion of Meek, a U.S. congressman, while 19% view him Very Unfavorably.

For Rubio, former speaker of the Florida House, Very Favorables are 30% and Very Unfavorables 22%.

At this point in a campaign, Rasmussen Reports considers the number of people with a strong opinion more significant than the total favorable/unfavorable numbers.

Fifty percent (50%) of Florida voters rate the economy as the most important issue in the race, and those voters are fairly evenly divided between the three candidates.

Among all Florida voters, 46% now approve of the way the president is doing his job, while 55% disapprove. This is in line with voter sentiments nationally in the Rasmussen Reports daily Presidential Tracking Poll.

In 2008, Rasmussen Reports projected nationally that Obama would defeat John McCain by a 52% to 46% margin. Obama won 53% to 46%. Four years earlier, Rasmussen Reports projected the national vote totals for both George W. Bush and John Kerry within half-a-percentage-point.

In Florida, the final Rasmussen Reports 2008 poll showed a toss-up with John McCain 50% of the vote and Barack Obama with 49%. Obama won the state 51% to 49%. In 2004, the final Rasmussen Reports poll showed George W. Bush leading John Kerry 50% to 47%. Bush won 52% to 47%.

In the 2006 race for U.S. Senate, Rasmussen polling showed Bill Nelson defeating Katherine Harris 54% to 37%. Nelson won 60% to 38%. In the governor's race that year, the final Rasmussen poll showed Crist with an eight-point advantage over Jim Davis, 50% to 42%. Crist won by seven, 52% to 45%.

In the 2004 Senate race, Rasmussen polling showed Mel Martinez leading 49% to 47% over Betty Castor. Martinez won 49% to 48%.

See all Rasmussen Reports 2008 state results for president, Senate and governor. See 2006 results for Senate and governor. See 2004 state results for president.

Rasmussen Reports also has released recent polls on the 2010 governor's races in Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan,  Minnesota, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon,  Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Wisconsin and Wyoming.

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Young Professionals for

State Senator Liz Krueger

Invite you to join us for

"Karaoke with Krueger!"

Tuesday, August 31st
7:00pm - 9:00pm

Pulse Karaoke
135 W 41st Street
(Between Broadway and 6th Ave)
New York, NY

Host Committee: $250 (write or raise)
Individual: $25

Host Committee: Erica Colodner, Jackie Del Valle, Emily Emery, William Finkel, Daniel Getman, Benjamin Geyerhahn, Seth Ginsberg, Stephanie Hausner, Jordan Isenstadt, Benjamin Kallos, James & Rebecca Katz, PJ Kim, Greg Lavine, Kevin Lawrie, Heather Kim Leifer, Patrick Madigan, Patrick McCandless, Caroline Mello, Megan Nashban, Patrick Shaw, Jed Taxel, Michael Tobman, Noelle Tutunjian, Lauren Wagner, Brian Ziff-Levine (committee in-formation)

Must be 21 or over to attend. Space is limited, RSVP is required.

To RSVP or join the Host Committee, please email Jennie at jennie@lizkrueger.com

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ANSONIA MOBILIZES TO ELECT ERIC SCHNEIDERMAN THE NEXT ATTORNEY

GENERAL ERIC SCHNEIDERMAN ENDORSED BY NEW YORK TIMES

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These poll numbers were released earlier today by Rasmussen Reports -- "an electronic publishing firm specializing in the collection, publication, and distribution of public opinion polling information."

26% Say They're Part of Tea Party Movement Or Know Someone Who Is

Wednesday, August 25, 2010

With mid-term elections just over two months away, roughly one-in-four U.S. voters (26%) say they consider themselves part of the Tea Party movement or have close friends or family members who are involved with it.

A new Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey finds that 13% of voters say they themselves are Tea Party members. Thirteen percent (13%) more say they have close friends or family members who are part of the Tea Party movement, a loose knit group of Americans nationwide protesting big government and high taxes.

Sixty percent (60%) say they have no ties to the movement, but that's down nine points from late May. Fourteen percent (14%) are not sure.

Forty-three percent (43%) of voters have a favorable opinion of the Tea Party movement, while 36% view it unfavorably. Twenty-one percent (21%) are undecided. These numbers have changed little in surveys all year.

In April of last year, however, after the first "tea parties" were held on Tax Day, 51% of Americans had a favorable view of those gatherings, including 32% who said their view of the events was Very Favorable.

The Political Class continues to view the Tea Party movement with a jaundiced eye. While 56% of Mainstream voters have a favorable view of the movement, 89% of those in the Political Class view it unfavorably.

The survey of 1,000 Likely Voters was conducted on August 23-24, 2010 by Rasmussen Reports. The margin of sampling error is +/- 3 percentage points with a 95% level of confidence. Field work for all Rasmussen Reports surveys is conducted by Pulse Opinion Research, LLC. See methodology.

Nearly one-out-of-two voters (48%) believe the Tea Party movement is good for the country, comparable to findings in May. Twenty-nine percent (29%) say the movement is bad for America, and 13% say it's neither.

But just 29% say they are at least somewhat likely to attend a Tea Party rally, including eight percent (8%) who say they are Very Likely to do so. Sixty-five percent (65%) are unlikely to attend such a rally, with 29% who are Not At All Likely to go. These findings also are unchanged from May.

Twenty-five percent (25%) of Republicans say they are members of the Tea Party movement, compared to just two percent (2%) of Democrats and 14% of voters not affiliated with either major party.

GOP voters and unaffiliateds are much more likely than Democrats to regard the movement as good for the country.

Sixty-one percent (61%) of Mainstream voters say the Tea Party movement is good for America. Seventy-four percent (74%) of the Political Class think it's bad for the country.

The Tea Party movement defies easy description. But earlier Rasmussen Reports surveying provides some glimpses into the movement, including the overwhelming beliefs among its members that the federal government is a special interest group and that government and big business work together in ways that hurt consumers and investors.

Sixty-five percent (65%) of voters remain at least somewhat angry at the current policies of the federal government, including 40% who are Very Angry.

In April, 48% of voters said the average Tea Party member is closer to their views than President Obama is. Forty-four percent (44%) said the president's views are closer to their own.

Forty-eight percent (48%) of voters now regard Obama's political views as extreme. But slightly more (55%) describe the views of former Alaska Governor Sarah Palin, a favorite of many Tea Party members, as extreme.

Most voters in the country now believe the president and the average Democratic member of Congress are more liberal, politically speaking, than they are.

Fifty-seven percent (57%) think the Democratic congressional agenda is extreme.  A plurality (45%) view the GOP agenda as mainstream.

Fifty-two percent (52%) said in a March survey that they believe the average member of  the Tea Party movement has a better understanding of the issues facing America today than the average member of Congress.

Most voters continue to say it would be better for the country if the majority of Congress is thrown out this November.

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Dear Lucas,

We just wrapped up another great RV trip as part of our "Drive for a New NY" tour. We visited 12 counties over four days and talked with thousands of hard-working men and women who are ready to make NY great again. So many New Yorkers -- Democrats, Republicans and Independents -- came out to support our 5-point plan.

For me and my daughters, it was another memorable trip, with visits to the Wyoming County Fair, Watkins Glen International, and other great events. And everywhere we stopped, more people joined our Citizens' Coalition by pledging their support for the New NY Agenda.

Check out our photos from the second leg of our 'Drive for a New NY' tour:

In fact, one of the proudest moments I've gotten to share with my three daughters took place during a break between stops on the tour.

Last Wednesday, August 18th, our nation celebrated a major anniversary: 90 years since the ratification of the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, which gave women the right to vote.  I was fortunate to spend the day with my daughters at the Women's Rights National Historic Park in Seneca Falls, NY -- where the movement for women's equality was launched.

It's an incredible example of the role that New York has played in the fight for women's rights.  It was also a powerful reminder that this vital work remains unfinished until women can count on both economic justice and political equality.

I'm so grateful to all the women and men who came out to see our tour, and to all the community leaders who stood by my side.  It was another wonderful trip through our beautiful state.

See all the stops and highlights from the "Drive for a New NY":

www.AndrewCuomo.com/Drive

We can turn things around for New York State and for each of our 62 counties. And with your help, I know we'll make it happen.

Thanks for your support,

Andrew Cuomo

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Dear Lucas --

Thanks to your support, we've been able to reach out to tens of thousands of voters, in person, to talk about Carolyn's record. And we've built a grassroots volunteer operation unlike anything New York's seen before.

But our work is far from done. We're entering the last three weeks of the primary campaign.

Tomorrow marks a key fundraising deadline, the last one before Primary Day and we're close to our goal of raising $10,000 in grassroots donations - in fact we have $5,525 left to go.

If we send a message of grassroots strength this month, it will set the tone for the rest of the race.

Help us reach our goal by Wednesday. Click here to contribute just $5 today.

With your support, we'll show that New Yorkers stand with Carolyn Maloney.

Sincerely,
Jamie Ansorge
Finance Director

P.S. The issues that matter to New York are on the line. Contribute just $5 today.

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Candidate Wants to Bring a Public Option, Healthcare Vans, to New York State

Anna Lewis, Attorney, and Candidate for State Senate in New York's 31st District, is focusing on improving healthcare for New Yorkers.Her plans include bringing a public option to New York State, promoting health education, caring for the environment, and increasing screenings for diabetes, asthma and other diseases that disproportionately affect lower-income neighborhoods.

While campaigning on Dyckman Street and Broadway in Inwood, Anna Lewis announced, "It is my intention to bring a public healthcare plan to New York State, as an expanded adaptation of San Francisco's successful program. President Obama's plan does not provide a public option, and requires a majority of Americans to purchase private health insurance, leaving many without the means to do so in a difficult financial position."She continued, "A public option will instigate market competition and encourage private insurance companies to lower rates, providing taxpayers with more available options in sustaining their good health.If there is any matter that requires public funding, it is healthcare - and New York can become a shining example to the nation."

Ms. Lewis also stressed expanding efforts towards preventative healthcare, "As a long time Type 1 Diabetic and Diabetes Activist, I understand the disease's detrimental effects on one's health. It is the number one cause of blindness in this country, a complication that if caught early enough is preventable. Lower-income areas like Washington Heights are disproportionately affected by diabetes, asthma and sexually transmitted diseases."She continued, "This is why I have a plan for public and private entities to partner in a healthcare van program, in which a fleet of fully integrated and computerized vans will service targeted communities.These services will include screening for various diseases, performing routine checkups, keeping detailed medical records, and providing preventative healthcare for people otherwise unable, or unwilling, to see a doctor.Care will be financed publicly, or by personal insurance. Vans will be partially funded by leasing their exterior space for advertisement to corporations, hospitals, and insurance companies, who can utilize them as bases for grassroots marketing campaigns through tabling, leafleting and community outreach."

Ms. Lewis concluded, "Preventative healthcare, in addition to a rigorous stewardship of our environment, will save us billions of dollars in emergency room and hospital costs, which is good for our economy, our physical and mental well-being, and the financial health of New York."

Anna Lewis, an Attorney for 26 years, has served as Lead Counsel to the New York State Assembly's Committee on Oversight, Analysis and Investigation, an Assistant Chief Administrative Law Judge with the NYC Taxi and Limousine Commission, and is currently a prosecutor with New York State's Health Department, where she prosecutes physicians and physician assistants for professional misconduct, including cases involving insurance fraud, negligence and the sexual abuse of patients. She is a 25 year resident of the Upper West Side.

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Hon. Thomas K. Duane and Louis Webre,

Andrea Benzacar and Barbara Hughes, Colin Casey, Michael Colosi, Adelaide Connaughton, Natasha Dillon, Hon. Mary Dorman, Tim Gay, Ethan Geto, Tommy Greco, Hon. Brad Hoylman and David Sigal, Andy Humm, Joe Hagelmann, Fredy H. Kaplan, Yetta G. Kurland, Dodge Landesman, Anthony Lopresti, Brayden McCarthy, Laura Morrison, Charles J. O'Byrne, Adam Riff, Allen Roskoff, Dan Roskoff, Phil Ryan, Hon. Tom Schuler, Lousine Shamamian, Thomas D. Shanahan, Hon. Jo Ann Simon, Tom Smith, David Spegal, Ali Soucy, Mark Thompson, Seth Weissman, Bari Zahn, 

Jim Owles Liberal Democratic Club,

Lesbian & Gay Democratic Club of Queens,

Stonewall Democratic Club of NYC

*list in formation

Cordially invite you to a reception in support of

John F. Duane

Candidate for New York State's 26^th Assembly District

Wednesday, September 1, 2010

From 7:00 to 9:00 pm

Home of Michael F. Colosi

XXX West XXrd Street, Apt. XX

Manhattan

Contributions:

$50,    $100,   $250,   $500,   $1000,   $3800 (Maximum)

To R.S.V.P.

contact Stephanie Banim at (646) 500-4287 or via e-mail at

duanestateassembly@gmail.com

Please make checks payable to: Duane for New York,

P.O. Box 604775, Bayside, NY 11360

and return with the form below

____ YES, I will attend John's fundraiser on September 1^st!

____ No, I cannot attend, but please accept my contribution.

____$50 ____$100 ____$250 ____ $500 ____$1000 ____$3800 ____Other $______

MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO: "DUANE FOR NEW YORK" and mail to:

Duane for New York

P.O. Box 604775

Bayside, NY 11360-4775

The maximum individual contribution in a New York State Assembly primary is $3,800. 

Political contributions are not tax-deductible.

 John is not soliciting contributions from lobbyists, corporations or political action committees.

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Gay & Lesbian Independent Democrats

Lambda Independent Democrats of Brooklyn

Lesbian & Gay Democratic Club of Queens

Stonewall Democratic Club of New York City

STONEWALL Veterans Association

-and-

New York City Council Speaker Christine C. Quinn

New York State Senator Tom Duane

New York State Assembly Member Micah Z. Kellner

New York State Assembly Member Daniel O'Donnell

New York City Council Member Daniel P. Dromm

New York City Council Member Rosie Mendez

New York City Council Member Jimmy Van Bramer

cordially invite you to a

LGBT Reception to Support

Eric Schneiderman

Candidate for New York State Attorney General

Monday September 13, 2010 - 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

EVOLVE Bar - 221 East 58^th Street (between Second Avenue & Third Avenue), New York City

Suggested Donation: $35.00.

Please make checks payable to "Schneiderman for Attorney General"

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Dear Supporter,

As you might have heard, I have enthusiastically endorsed Eric Schneiderman for New York State Attorney General.

But he really needs your help now. There will be a statewide canvass on Saturday August 28th. The staging location for the canvass will be at 330 West 42nd Street.

 

Even if you can't make it to the canvass, you can still reach voters at one of Eric's many phonebanks or by handing out his literature at local subway stations.

 

If you are interested in volunteering, please call the campaign headquarters at (212) 242-5393 or email the campaign at: canvassforschneiderman@gmail.com.

 

Sincerely,

Jimmy Van Bramer

Council Member, District 26

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Dear Lucas,

The political attacks have begun and, like we all predicted, they are aimed squarely at the only true reformer in this race: Kathleen Rice. 

As Kathleen's rivals have become increasingly desperate and cognizant of Kathleen's status as the strongest candidate for attorney general, our campaign has fended off scores of false accusations, distortions and smear tactics that do nothing but energize Kathleen and prove to New Yorkers which candidate is winning and which candidates are losing.
Kathleen is ready for the fight. 

But she needs your help - your financial support - to make it past the finish line first. Please be a part of this movement by donating to the campaign or volunteering some of your time between now and Primary Day, Sept. 14.

As the only candidate in this race who's run a law enforcement agency, who has managed an office of hundreds of public interest lawyers and who's prosecuted corruption in government, New Yorkers are embracing Kathleen's candidacy. Unfortunately, our politically connected opponents are pulling out every dirty trick in the book to try and stop that momentum.

They've clearly underestimated Kathleen's determination and toughness. As she puts it when asked on the campaign trail how it feels being the recipient of so many attacks, "I grew up with nine brothers and sisters.  This is nothing."

With our candidate working tirelessly on the campaign trail, our campaign is moving into high gear this week. Today, our second television ad, "Life," hits NYC airwaves (it's been airing upstate since Thursday), providing New Yorkers valuable insight into Kathleen's plans to clean up Albany and target corruption in state and local government.

Get ready for an exciting week on the campaign trail and stay tuned for further announcements as we continue to build our unparalleled grassroots network of supporters. We need your help now more than ever.

Kathleen's energy on the campaign trail is at an all-time high and we are confident that with your support over the next three weeks, we will be celebrating on primary night! 

Best,

Jeffrey Stein
Campaign Manager
Kathleen Rice 2010

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Anna Lewis, Attorney, and Candidate for State Senate in New York's 31st District, is calling for reforms to the State's election process.  Her plans include promoting less restrictive ballot access, establishing an independent redistricting commission, establishing statewide campaign finance, ending patronage based hiring at the Board of Elections, and passing a law prohibiting its employees from participating in campaigns.  Ms. Lewis was removed from the ballot during her 2009 run for Civil Court Judge.

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Mark Levine for State Senate

Dear Friend,

Thanks to the grassroots support of people like you, our campaign continues to shock the political establishment. Our most recent financial filing exceeded expectations thanks to hundreds of small contributions from our supporters. Most of the contributions we received were less than $100 and came from within the district as this NYPIRG study bears out .
 
In addition to financial support, I continue to gain the support of a truly amazing coalition of likeminded reformers. This last week we have added the support of Assemblymember Deborah Glick and of Teamsters Local 871.  The outpouring of support for our campaign shows we are a force to be reckoned with.

Yet, despite the wonderful success we've achieved so far, the need for financial and volunteer support will only grow as we are approaching the final three weeks of our campaign--so please consider making a $25, $50, $100 or $250 contribution today. Your support will enable us to staff additional phone lines, put more boots on the ground and effectively deliver our message of change and reform.
 
If you are unable to contribute please consider signing up to volunteer with the campaign. On Wednesday the 25h at 6pm we will be holding a volunteer meeting and phone bank training at our campaign headquarters (5049 Broadway @ the corner of 215th street). Whether you can help make phone calls, reach out to voters in your neighborhood or write a letter of support, your time would be just as valuable as a contribution. Please click here to join our reform coalition.
 
The primary election is only three short weeks away and there is still much work to be done. But I am confident that our movement for reform will prevail. Together, we can finish what we started and go on to celebrate a strong victory on September 14.

All the best,

Mark

PS: If you're looking for a very easy way to boost my campaign, just visit the Democracy for America Grassroots All-Stars website and cast your vote. (Can you make the just visit line the link itself?) The winning candidate earns the endorsement of this prestigious grassroots organization. 

Also, if you haven't done so already, please join my campaign facebook page. To become a volunteer, please call 646-450-8241 or send an email to volunteer4mark@gmail.com.

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Hi Lucas --

I wanted to make sure you saw this letter from my friend, Mario Cuomo. Having the support of such a great leader means a lot to me.

We only have a few weeks left before Primary Day. Our fundraising deadline is this Wednesday, August 25th and we need to raise $10,000 in grassroots donations by then.

Click here to contribute $5, $20, or $50 and help us reach our goal by Wednesday.

Thank you,

Carolyn B. Maloney

SUBJECT: MOXIE

Dear Friend --

In the many years I've spent in politics, I've learned that smart legislators can get a lot done if they stick to their beliefs.

But it takes a certain brand of wit and strength in one's own convictions to be as effective a leader as Carolyn Maloney--I call that moxie.

As a former governor of New York, I know that it takes a special kind of grit to get truly transformative legislation to become law.  With her fearless leadership, Carolyn has proven she has all it takes... and more.

Who else could've successfully maneuvered the most significant reforms in the credit card industry's history through Congress?  And within the same year help craft an equally historic Wall Street reform package that was also signed into law?  What's more, she saw her provisions to increase access to care for women and working mothers included in the final version of this year's landmark Healthcare Reform bill, another piece of legislation she successfully championed.

You can't get consistent results on good ideas alone.  It takes determination.  It takes intellect.  It takes moxie.

I hope you'll consider joining me in supporting Carolyn and making a contribution, so she can continue to fight for New York.

We need to keep our most intelligent and most effective legislators in Congress-- the future of the progressive agenda depends on it.

They don't come any tougher or more effective than Carolyn Maloney.  With all that's left to be done--bringing stability back to our fragile economy and creating good jobs for New Yorkers--we need her on the front lines to keep fighting for progress and reform.

If you'd like to make a contribution and help Carolyn continue her work, join me today.

Thank you,

Mario Cuomo

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You're Invited

to Breakfast

with

Senator Kirsten Gillibrand

and

Congresswoman Carolyn B. Maloney

In support of Carolyn's re-election to Congress

Tuesday, August 31, 2010

7:30 - 9:00 a.m. (program at 8:15 a.m.)

at the acclaimed restaurant

Jean Georges

One Central Park West @ 60^th Street

In the lobby of the Trump International Hotel

RSVP by Friday, August 27^th to 212-228-5222 to

Jamie Ansorge (jamie@carolynmaloney.com)

or Cindy Darrison (cdarrison@darrisonbarrett.com)

Please help Carolyn by contributing before the August 25^th filing deadline.

Contributions can be made online at www.CarolynMaloney.com.

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"Breakfast with the Candidates" - Attorney General Primary Debate

Wednesday, September 8, 2010, 8:30 am - 10:00 am
House of the Association, 42 West 44^th Street

Registration: The program is free; please register here.

Please join us at a forum for the Attorney General candidates in the Democratic primary, hosted jointly by the New York Law Journal and the New York City Bar Association.

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Dear Lucas,

Pop Quiz!  What do Tim Walberg and House Republican Leader John Boehner have in common?

Answer: They both want to cut Social Security retirement benefits for Michigan seniors!

Walberg recently told a Tea Party group he would "definitely support the privatization of the so-called Social Security system," and Boehner recently told the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, "he'd favor increasing the Social Security retirement age to 70."

This Wednesday, John Boehner will headline a fundraiser for Tim Walberg in Jackson. Will you help me fight against Walberg and Boehner's extreme plans to cut Social Security benefits by making a contribution of $25, $50, $100 or whatever you can afford?

Elections have consequences, and if enough extreme candidates like Tim Walberg win this November, John Boehner could become the next Speaker of the House.

That's what's at stake this year. If Walberg wins and helps put John Boehner two heartbeats away from the presidency, you can bet they'll put cuts to our Social Security benefits at the top of their extreme agenda for America.

We simply can't afford to let that happen - which is why I'm counting on support from people like you to help protect Social Security for future generations. You can help us fight back by making a contribution of $25, $50, $100 or whatever you can afford.

I'm ready to stand up and fight to protect our retirement benefits, but I can't do it without your continued support.

Thank you,

Mark Schauer
Member of Congress
Michigan, District 7

P.S. We urgently need your help. The pro-outsourcing group Americans for Prosperity just spent more than $100,000 for another full week of advertising to distort my record and prop up Tim Walberg. By next week, this group will have spent nearly $500,000 on TV ads attacking me. Please help us fight back by making your contribution of $25, $50, or $100 right now.

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Arnold Receives Briefing from U.S. Border Patrol and California National Guard Officials on Status of Border Mission