Politcs as a Hammer

When I got into work this morning, I saw the following email from the Chairman of the Ohio Democratic Party, Chris Redfern, in my inbox:

Dear Kyle,

There’s no way to sugarcoat this: If we lose this election, it means that our state can be bought by the highest bidder.

And make no mistake, if Ohio can be bought, this country can be bought.

Ohio is the tipping point, and the Chamber of Commerce, the Koch brothers, Karl Rove, and Wall Street special interests know it. Every dollar they spend to win here goes straight towards rolling back financial reforms, increasing the cost of education for our children, and increasing tax breaks for billionaires.

We’re just under 100 days away from Election Day and what we do right now will affect whether these groups continue to spend their millions here or fade away to concentrate on other targets. We must commit to defend Ohio today.

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Total spending against Sherrod Brown now tops $13 million, and President Obama has been outraised by his opponents for two months straight. It’s clear that the special interests know where their bread is buttered and will use every dollar to distort facts and mislead everyday Americans.

If you’ve been sitting on the sidelines or waiting to get involved, now is the time. The only way to keep pace and fight back in this crucial election year is to raise a minimum of $25,000 for the Defend Ohio fund to help pay for literature and advertising as we move into the final stage of the campaign.

I urge you to get involved -- before it’s too late.

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Without your help today, Obama and Sherrod will face an increased threat from these groups as they press their funding advantage. When grassroots supporters like you take action, it makes them reconsider the safety and size of their investment here.

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It’s up to people like you and me to make the difference.

Thank you for all that you do,

Chris

Chris Redfern
Chairman
Ohio Democratic Party

The basic message:  If Democrats win, the people's voice was heard loud and clear.  If Republicans win, the people's voice was trampled upon by special interests (of course, as we all know, Democrats receive zero funding from any outside groups or special interests).

I don't know about you but that seems pretty persuasive to me...