Senator Byrd and Moveon [View All]

[tavalon]

A few days ago (March 29th, actually) I got a letter from Moveon asking for money. They were actually asking for it for Senator Byrd's reelection campaign. See, the republicans don't like Senator Byrd because in the last few years he's had some fiery speeches on the Senate floor that usually called them out for some nasty deed they were trying to do. Anyway, Senator Byrd had until today to raise funds for his reelection campaign because he had to report his campaign expenses and funding to the FEC and if he has a strong financial backing this early, it will send a message to the republicans that it will cost them a pretty penny to mount a successful run against him.

Anyway, I read this and having been inspired by this man's speeches, I donated some. Apparently so did a huge number of others. I just got an email from Moveon this evening and it seems that we, the grassroots, in just two days gave a bit over $817,000. The Moveon representative admitted that he expected more like $200,000 to $300,000.

I'm amazed by us, really amazed.

I'm also hoping that this phenomenal response will send a message to our democratic leaders - stand up for us and we will protect your back.