After 19 months of unemployment,

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my husband landed a job 3 months ago. I had been more than a bit afraid to spend any money (in case we got in to the same situation again)....but I feel that I can donate a little more money to candidates in this election.

I'm feeling pretty good about the CA-GOV, CA-SEN, and nearby representatives races and don't feel I need to donate more here.

If you had a little to spare, who would you contribute to?

Thanks for the suggestions.

[Dappleganger]

1. Congrats to you and your husband!

I am so happy for you!!!!

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11. Thank you so much.

I should have responded last night...but I surrendered my computer to my son to do his homework.
Its a major relief.

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2. Bill Foster, IL 14th (Hastert's old seat)

And a high five on the new job!

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17. Thank you for your kind thoughts and suggestion

I sent Foster a little $$ based on your suggestion

[Skittles]

3. certainly contribute to DU; get you a STAR!

and CONGRATS!

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12. followed up on your suggestion

sorry I didn't respond last night, I surrendered my comnputer to my son to do his homework.

[angstlessk]

4. I am so very happy for you...good luck!

I cry when I think of so many people unemployed...how to get by?

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13. thank you for your kind thoughts

my husband worked incredibly hard to get a job....I can't appreciate him enough.

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5. Feingold.. n/t

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6. do you think Feingold has any chance? nt

nt

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9. Yes..

I'd like to say there is just no way Johnson can win...but there have been an influx of fundies here in the last 10 years...but I do think Russ has a good chance...

On edit: on local blogs and comments on the larger papers there has been real heavy defense with a lot of Dems, but the Johnson defenders seem to be one or two people posting as more (like they are paid operatives, they post almost the same defenses over and over) Also in the Voice of the People section of the locals in the area, I've seen very few letters of support for Johnson and editorial supports are not going for Johnson here...mainly because they don't see a Jr. Senator being able to accomplish much in an already divided Senate...

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14. I love Feingold....I would have done it earlier if I thought

his odds were good.
But based on your on-the-ground report, I sent him $150.

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18. Thanks, n/t

[Ramulux]

7. Michael Bennet - CO

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15. Thank you for the suggestion

I made a donation to him because of it.

[rucky]

Ted Strickland - OH-GOV

Race is really close, and he's been doing a great job for Ohio by attracting "green jobs" and fighting offshoring. Sadly, he's not getting the credit he deserves, thanks to the blatant lies in John Kaisich's non-stop attack ads.

[rucky]

8. Ted Strickland - OH-GOV

Race is really close, and he's been doing a great job for Ohio by attracting "green jobs" and fighting offshoring. Sadly, he's not getting the credit he deserves, thanks to the blatant lies in John Kaisich's non-stop attack ads.

DOUBLE POST BUT WORTH BEGGING TWICE ABOUT

and congratulations on getting back on solid ground

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16. Thanks for the suggestion

I sent him a donation based on your advice.

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10. Thank you all for the suggestions

I donated to DU, Feingold, Strickland, Foster, and Bennet (and added Grayson and Bera just to drive the GOP insane).