TAKE DOWN TOM DELAY- FROM DEMOCRACY FOR AMERICA

[Guaranteed]

Dear XXXXXX,

Tom DeLay is falling apart. Against all odds, the Republican House Majority Leader faces a do-or-die fight for re-election.

You can help him self-destruct by putting the first-ever Democracy for America TV ad on the air in his district:

www.retiretomdelay.com

The message is simple: Tom DeLay is an embarrassment. He operates the most corrupt money-for-influence machine in Washington. And he abuses the power of his office--in one case sending the Homeland Security forces after his political opponents.

His top aides have been arrested and indicted. Even his own colleagues on the Ethics Committee (many of them recipients of DeLay machine money) documented his wrongdoing--but they failed to hold him accountable.

Only the Texans in his district can do that now. Get this message to them by putting this ad up in DeLay's backyard:

www.retiretomdelay.com

We weren't planning to go on the air. We focus on person-to-person political action--building a community of active citizens who understand that we are all in this together. Real people on the ground get that message out better than television does. But we have an incredible opportunity. We spoke out early against DeLay--and now there's a chance to turn this unexpectedly competitive race into a major upset.

It will take $100,000 to get this ad on the air. If you want to take down Tom DeLay, contribute now to get this ad up by Wednesday night. It can only happen with your help:

www.retiretomdelay.com

Tom DeLay doesn't represent Texas--he represents the highest bidder. And his scorched-earth tactics degrade politics and undermine our democracy.

Getting rid of Tom DeLay will be a victory for decency and integrity in our political process. And it will demonstrate that even the man who once said, "I am the federal government," can be held accountable.

Thank you,

Lindsay Lewis
National Finance Director
Democracy for America

[hedda_foil]

1. Done!

Wouldn't it be awesome to crush the cockroach!

[madfloridian]

3. Just gave.

Morrison has done so well. To get the endorsement of the Houston Chronicle was an amazing feat, and I bet it angered Delay.

[DenaliDemocrat]

2. I sent my $25

Goddamn did that feel good. Tom DeLay IS the Anti-Christ, I am sure. Best $25 I have spent in a long, long, long time. In fact, that felt so damned good, I may do it again tomorrow.

[madfloridian]

7. Here is Morrison's thank you post after Dean's fundraiser with him.

I love this Richard Morrison. I am sharing more than the 4 paragraphs because I know that he not going to mind at all. Besides we just donated to the ad, and we have previously donated.

http://www.blogforamerica.com/archives/005008.html

On Saturday, August 28th, I was honored to be asked to sit at the head table with Governor Dean at the Harris County Democratic Party's Annual Johnson-Rayburn Dinner. I was honored to share the table with the Hon. Shelia Jackson-Lee and David Van Os (another Dean Dozen Member). The dinner was a huge success and the Governor was the reason why.

Many of you who read these comments need to understand that most Democrats in Texas have lost hope in ever being victorious again. Past leadership has told us that we cannot win which has lead the Texas party down the road of defeatism. Past leadership has told us we cannot win so why should we run. We do not hold any statewide elective offices and have lost our majority in the Texas House and Senate. My opponent, Tom Delay, redistricted our state to drive out our only majority, which lies in the U.S. Congress. Many of the state's Democrats have given up.

Governor Dean inspires us to not give in to this defeatist attitude. He gives us hope that we can win. He tells us to contest every race. Stand up for your Democratic values. Tell the voters the truth, not just for the next 75 days, but continue to fight for the next two years and 75 days, for the next four years and 75 days. We must fight until Texas returns to the Democratic column. He restored our hope and our belief that we will win if we continue the fight.

The next morning was my fundraiser. I need to give you some background about my campaign. It has been going great and I honestly believe I will defeat Tom Delay. As the campaign moves along, I see evidence that our message is working in District 22; a crowd of 600 people at the Fort Bend Democrat Club opening and hundreds of volunteers showing up to stuff mail at my campaign office. But this event was on a different level.

Governor Dean and I first did an interview for public radio in Houston, Texas. After the interview we drove to my event. As I walked into the VIP reception I was completely stunned because the room was so full that I could hardly move around. We then went to the ballroom which was filled with over four hundred people. As we walked in the room people rose from their chairs and gave us a standing ovation. I was honored and humbled by their response. Governor Dean gave another powerful speech which inspired the crowd as well as me.

We were then off to Austin for the Democracy for Texas Rally. It was a great experience for me to be able to have the Governor for almost three hours in the car as we drove to Austin. I explained my race to him and how I am going to win, including help for Texas teachers in passing the Social Security Fairness Act; affordable quality health care for all; Light rail and commuter rail for the District; cleaning up Houston's air; funding for Homeland Security to protect Houston's ports, NASA and the largest petrochemical complex in the world. My campaign theme is "To Serve The People of District 22".

The crowd in Austin was great. Glen Maxey of Democracy for Texas had a wonderful event. I spoke and urged the crowd to "not take a nap" between now and November 2. I told them we will take back Texas if we continue to fight.

I assure each of you who read this posting that I will fight. I was born and raised in a Texas where Republicans did not exist. My Grandfather and Grandmother taught me what it meant to be a Democrat. My Grandfather served in WWII as an infantryman in the Pacific. He received the Bronze Star for bravery. He was mayor of Daingerfield, Texas. He was the head official in the Economic Development Administration for the Southwest under President Johnson. He was a respected member of the First Baptist Church in Daingerfield where he taught Sunday school. He doted on me and I loved and respected him more than anything. He and my Grandmother taught me that my life should be God, Family, and Service to Country. My Grandmother always told me, "you must take responsibility for your actions." They lead by example. They were Democrats. How could I not be a Democrat after the example of their lives? I will fight until my beloved Texas is back in the Democratic column. Before Governor Dean, I was committed to fighting alone if need be. Now I know that I have a great ally who will help me with the fight....."END SNIP

[Sliverofhope]

4. kick n/t

[Cheswick2.0]

5. THIS is great... DFA goes after Delay

[Sliverofhope]

6. Another ad you can donate to

http://www.campaignmoney.org/delay/values.htm

[DFLforever]

8. I've been very tight-fisted since the primaries

but Delay's defeat would be such sweet success.

Help to run this ad, DUers. Morrison is in close position to defeat the arch-cockroach.