Dear Friend,
It happened in 1994. It could happen again.
Things were a lot like they are today. A young, exciting president. Big majorities in Congress. We figured we'd have plenty of time to build the America we wanted.
You know what happened next. Fifty-four new Republicans elected in the House. Eight new Republicans elected in the Senate. Our moment of opportunity had passed.
Republicans are hoping 2010 is the new 1994. But heck, they don't need eight new senators. If they gain just one or two, it's going to be that much easier for them to scuttle vital legislation.
How can we avoid repeating the mistakes of the past? By supporting the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee. The committee must raise $184,852 in the next 7 days to keep the Senate safe from Republican obstruction and help pass President Obama's agenda. If you make a gift of $5 or more you'll also receive a free "Change Starts With Me" car magnet to show you support moving our country in a new direction.
Please click here to make a contribution of $5 or more to the DSCC. Do it now, and a group of Democratic senators will raise two dollars for every one you give. That's tripling your impact!
History is on their side. In every midterm election since the Civil War - save three - the president's party has lost seats in Congress. We can make it four. But that means we've got to get started early and come out swinging.
North Carolina voters are tired of Republican Richard Burr. Only 29 percent of them want to keep him around. And in Missouri, Secretary of State Robin Carnahan is ahead of both her potential Republican challengers.
We've got a fighting chance to do the unthinkable - expand our majority. The best way to do that is to give the DSCC the support it needs to send Republicans packing.
Please click here to make a contribution of $5 or more to the DSCC, and your contribution will be matched two-to-one. You'll also receive a free car magnet. But you must hurry. There are only 7 days left until the fundraising deadline!
Folks, the "Republican Revolution" was 15 years ago, but every time I think about it, I still cringe. If we had just given a little more, or taken a little less for granted, who knows what we might have accomplished.
One thing about politics: you don't often get second chances. But this time, we've got a second chance. Let's not blow it.
Sincerely,
James Carville
James Carville