The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee is bringing out some big names for the final days of the second fundraising quarter, with new fundraising e-mails signed by Sen. John Kerry (D-MA) and former Sec. of State Madeleine Albright.
The Kerry e-mail, which was sent out today, alludes to the way Kerry was Swift-Boated in 2004. “I’ve seen first hand how the far right reacts when they see their failed policies challenged,” says Kerry. “Rush Limbaugh calls for failure, and Republican House leaders back him up. When their attacks start flying, we need to hit them hard.”
The Albright e-mail, which was sent out over the weekend, is a rare occurrence of a former Sec. of State taking a role in full-fledged partisan politics. “After eight years of Republican foreign policy mistakes, President Obama is attempting to restore America’s international reputation and leadership,” Albright says. “Not surprisingly, he is running into opposition from the same misguided politicians who led America into disaster under President George W. Bush.”
Check out the full e-mails, after the jump.
The Kerry e-mail:
Friend —
The attacks on President Obama started before he even took office, and they’ve only gotten worse. Republicans, their ideas discredited, their policies responsible for the incredible challenges we face, have stepped up their attacks, spreading misinformation about policy proposals, and even criticizing the President’s date with his wife.
We can’t afford to let up at all. It’s tough, hard fighting in Congress to make progress on getting new jobs, real reform of our health care system, and a new energy economy, and we need everyone to know that Democrats are not going to let up until we get the job done.
I’ve seen first hand how the far right reacts when they see their failed policies challenged. Rush Limbaugh calls for failure, and Republican House leaders back him up. When their attacks start flying, we need to hit them hard.
June 30th marks a critical FEC deadline where both Republicans and Democrats must report how much money they have in the bank. The political pundits, media and the GOP will use these totals as a referendum on support for President Obama, and they’ve already started running ridiculous stories about a GOP “comeback.” We need your help to raise $1 million before June 30th to show the world how committed we are to standing with President Obama and against those who are rooting for him – and America – to fail.
From our economic recovery, to health care reform, to meeting the climate crisis, to restoring our moral leadership in the world, there is far too much at stake. The amount we raise will be used to judge how committed we are to standing with President Obama and his agenda for change, or whether these Republican attacks are actually starting to work.
That’s why it’s so critical that we make a strong show of support for President Obama before June 30th.
The power to stand strong against these attacks is in your hands.
Please help us before Midnight on June 30th.
Thanks.
Senator John Kerry
P.S. If there was ever a doubt that the far right intends to go after President Obama with the same dishonorable attacks they used on me, just listen to the likes of Rush Limbaugh and Newt Gingrich rooting for our President to fail. Contribute by Midnight on June 30th to help us fight back on behalf of President Obama. Speaker Pelosi and House Democrats will match every dollar you give with two of their own.*
And the Albright e-mail:
Dear Friend,
Every new president inherits headaches, but President Obama has inherited an entire emergency room.
After eight years of Republican foreign policy mistakes, President Obama is attempting to restore America’s international reputation and leadership.
Not surprisingly, he is running into opposition from the same misguided politicians who led America into disaster under President George W. Bush.
We need to speak up, fight back, and give our new president the support he must have to succeed.
The DCCC has set a goal of $1 million to raise in grassroots support before the June 30th FEC Deadline to show the world that we are standing with President Obama.
In the world of public affairs, the amount of money Democrats raise will be seen as a referendum on President Obama’s leadership.
House Democrats are determined to exceed their million dollar goal to show the entire world how united and committed we are to President Obama’s leadership as he moves America forward into the future.
Although the president has been in office less than six months, he has already made significant progress in restoring America’s standing in the world. President Obama has begun the long struggle to reclaim America’s role as a force for peace, freedom and prosperity. And, you can help him today by contributing to the DCCC’s million dollar grassroots goal.
President Obama is the leader of his generation. He has the capability to think in 21st Century terms. But he cannot lead America boldly in the right direction without the support and encouragement of Democrats like you.
Sincerely,
Madeleine K. Albright
PS: The whole world is watching. The media and Washington political analysts will see the June 30th totals as a report card on President Obama’s leadership. Support the Democrats Million Dollar Match* Campaign before June 30th. Remember, for every dollar you give, speaker Pelosi and House Democrats will give two dollars of their own.
