Last month, Republican Senate candidate Joe Miller said that Republicans must have the “courage to shut down the government.” Republican Congressman Steve King recently demanded a “blood oath” from House Minority Leader John Boehner to ensure the full repeal of health care reform — even if it means shutting the government down.
And former House Speaker Newt Gingrich, mastermind of the disastrous government shutdowns of the 1990s, has been crowing about a potential shutdown for months.
For Republicans, what once seemed radical is now wholly in the mainstream.
Even worse, they are pulling in huge donations from special interests who are comfortable with a shutdown that hurts the American people — so long as it gets them what they want.
We won’t stand by and watch this happen — and that’s why we’re growing the By the People Fund.
Grassroots Democrats have given 2.9 million donations to show that our voices won’t be drowned out by special-interest donations to fuel a special-interests agenda. Now we need to keep up the pace to reach our goal of 3 million individual donations — we need 20,000 contributors this week to hit the mark.
Can you donate $5 to help us keep growing the By the People Fund today?
All around the country this fall, Republicans are trying to convince voters to hire them for a job. But they keep saying that one of the first items on their agenda would be to go on strike.
A government shutdown would cut off the programs, benefits, and services relied upon by millions of seniors, veterans, and families around the country. Veterans’ hospitals would be closed; Social Security checks would not go out.
This is the political equivalent of a temper tantrum — and it hurts those who need help the most.
With just more than 40 days until the election, it’s time for us to step up.
We’ve got organizers on the ground in all 50 states, and we’re doubling down on efforts to register new voters and turn out the supporters who’ve helped us win all across the country.
The meaningful changes we’ve fought for and won have always been built on the energy and support of people like you.
So if you’ve been wondering when might be the best time to pitch in where you’re able, the time is now. And if you’re sick and tired of the notion that simply because Republicans are yelling louder, we are willing to go quietly — then it’s time for you to raise your voice.
I know that we can win this fall — but it’s going to take all of us.
Please donate $5 or more to the By the People Fund today:
http://my.democrats.org/Shutdown
Thanks,
Governor Tim Kaine
Chairman
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