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EN-US;mso-fareast-language:EN-US;mso-bidi-language:AR-SA">Lucas,
On Monday, I asked you to help Sen. Claire McCaskill defeat Tea Party
challenger Congressman Todd Akin -- whose reprehensible anti-woman remarks
showed his true colors. The response has been incredible.
But Akin's not backing down. He's vowed to stay in the race and already
launched a TV ad defending his position.
Claire needs your help - right now - if she's going to win in November. We
cannot wait.
Contribute to Claire's campaign right now. There's no better way to take a stand against Akin's harmful and dangerous brand of politics.
Akin may have issued an apology but his policies reveal the truth - he's
authored legislation outlawing abortion, even in cases of rape and incest.
It clarifies yet again why it is so important we have women in Washington
playing a key role in decisions that affect our health and our bodies. You can
help that cause by sending Claire back to the Senate and preserving our
Democratic majority. Click
here to give.
I can't thank you enough for all that you do.
Kirsten
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From: Kirsten Gillibrand
Date: August 20, 2012 2:39:15 PM
Subject: "legitimate rape"
Dear Friend,
In all my years of public service, I've heard a lot of shocking remarks on the
campaign trail. But yesterday's appalling comment by Tea Party senatorial
candidate Rep. Todd Akin of Missouri took things to a whole new level.
"If it's a legitimate rape, the female body has ways to try to shut that whole
thing down," he said, defending his absolute opposition to abortion, even in
cases of rape.
This from someone who's tied with Senator Claire McCaskill in the polls, from
someone who could tip the balance of power in the Republicans' favor.
We can't let Akin win. We need to help Claire, who's been a strong progressive
voice in the Senate on behalf of women's rights.
Give to Claire McCaskill's campaign today and help make sure Akin and his
abhorrent views don't reach the Senate.
Click
here to make your donation to Claire's campaign right now. It's the best way to
express your outrage about Akin's remark and ensure the Democrats keep our
Senate majority.
Akin's comment is not just profoundly insensitive to all victims of rape, it
shows an astounding ignorance about the workings of the human body. It's hard
to believe that he is actually a member of the House Science Committee!
But we've come to see how some right-wing Republicans will invent all sorts of
unfounded, far-fetched theories to support their ultraconservative ideological
beliefs.
It's up to us to make sure Claire has the resources she needs to beat Akin and
help us protect the critical Democratic majority in the Senate.
Give
to the McCaskill for Senate campaign as soon as you can and make your voice
heard. Even just $5 will make a real difference in this extremely tight race.
I believe this could be a real turning point in the Missouri race and in our
overall effort to keep control of the Senate. Let's be sure to take advantage
of this moment as best we can.
Thanks for your generous support,
Kirsten