The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee has brought out a big name for the final rush of fundraising before the end of the second quarter tonight: Former Vice President Al Gore, who has written a new e-mail sent out to the DSCC’s support list.
The e-mail reminds Dem supporters of the memory of 1994, when one-party Democratic rule of the White House and Capitol Hill was so abruptly overturned with a Republican mid-term landslide. After noting that the historic trend is for a president’s party to lose seats in the mid-terms, Gore then asks recipients to imagine what it would mean if they can buck the trend and expand the already big margins.
“We could stop having absurd debates about whether or not global warming is real. We could get moving to ensure every man, woman, and child gets the health care they need,” Gore writes. “We could put Americans back to work with investments in jobs and infrastructure and stop pretending that all economic problems can be solved with tax cuts for the super-rich.”
Check out the full e-mail, after the jump.
Dear Friend,
I’ve seen it happen. In 1992, Democrats had finally regained the White House and had control of Congress. Everything was in place to bring about historic change.
But in 1994 – just two years later – the Republicans surged back, capturing the Senate and the House. As a result, every bit of progress was a struggle, and Republicans blocked many important initiatives entirely.
We can’t let it happen again, but history is not on our side. In all but three midterm elections since the Civil War, the president’s party has lost seats.
I guarantee you that the other side will be organized – I’ve seen it before. If they do it again, the results would be disastrous.
That’s why your immediate support of the DSCC – generously matched 2-to-1 by Democratic senators – is so critical. The June 30 filing deadline is just hours away, and we must raise $75,836 to battle complacency with a vigorous show of strength.
President Obama’s bold agenda for change is at stake.
Click here to rush your contribution of $5 or more to the DSCC. They need $75,836 before midnight to have the same success they did in 2006 and 2008 – winning 14 seats, losing none. It’s up to us to make sure they get the resources they need. If you give $5 or more before midnight, you’ll also receive a free “Change Starts With Me” car magnet.
Just think what we could accomplish if we can buck the trend and expand our majority.
We could stop having absurd debates about whether or not global warming is real. We could get moving to ensure every man, woman, and child gets the health care they need. We could put Americans back to work with investments in jobs and infrastructure and stop pretending that all economic problems can be solved with tax cuts for the super-rich.
Everything we believe in – everything we’ve fought so hard to achieve – is within our reach. I know you were motivated last year to help bring change to this country, but we cannot presume the job is done. All we have secured is the opportunity for a brighter future. It’s up to us to seize it.
Your contribution before tonight’s critical deadline will help the DSCC deliver on that promise in 2010. Early support from grassroots donors like you gave us the early fundraising lead responsible for our 2006 and 2008 election successes. A group of Democratic senators will automatically match your gift 2-to-1 to make sure we have that edge once again.
Click here to rush your contribution of $5 or more to the DSCC, and you will receive a free “Change Starts With Me” car magnet. History says we will lose Senate seats in 2010, but I know we can win. And I know we must, in order to change this country.
Thank you for standing with me to help expand our Democratic Senate majority and ensure President Obama’s success. We can’t afford to repeat the mistakes of the past.
Sincerely,
Al Gore
