Shelli Yoder for Congress!

[msatty99]

In Indiana, first time candidate, Dem. Shelli Yoder is going up against Todd Young who unseated Baron Hill a couple years ago.
Todd Young is very big on Paul Ryan and the rest and he has a massive war chest of nearly a million dollars. Yoder had about fifty
grand last time I checked.

This race is always a close one tipping back and forth between the Dems and Repubs the past few elections. This year, Yoder
has a good shot if she can mobilize the Dems and in particular WOMEN voters.

Consider donating if you can. We need Shelli in Congress. Here's a link to the blog with a spot to donate.

http://gawnews.com/?p=3795

[brooklynite]

1. Solid Republican District

I don't want to seem to be raining on every Democratic candidate who gets a post here, but with the number of races in play, focusing on the outliers with two and a half months to go is bad politics. Brendan Mullen (IN-2) and Dave Crooks (IN-8) are competitive; Shellie is not.

[msatty99]

2. 2 Years ago it was a DEMOCRATIC seat.

And, Hillary kicked a$$ in Floyd and Clark Counties in '07. The women could make a dif and this is MY district.
I want to help win it back.

[brooklynite]

5. Two years ago was before "redistricting".....

Cook, Rothenberg and Sabato all rate this as "Solid-R".

Again, not saying a local shouldn't get involved, but on a national level, there are other races that are more winnable that also need help.

[longship]

4. Your concern is noted.

I don't know whether to slit my wrists or to set my hair on fire. Please help me decide which.

On second thought, I think I will send a contribution to Shelli Yoder.

But, thank you for your concern anyway.

[kestrel91316]

3. Yoder is a good Amish name, and she's from Amish country (IN).

I am assuming she's not a member, lol.

[msatty99]

6. Not Amish

(as far as I know) LOL. The link is to my local blog. I try an promote Dem candidates locally and regionally. Shelli is working hard for this. I was in my office late and the phone rang. It was Ms. Yoder trying to rouse the troops. I was impressed with her conversation and I would like to do what I can.

[pipoman]

7. Big Mennonite country

and a lot of Mennonite Yoders too. Some of the best Democrats I know are Mennonites from her area.

[kestrel91316]

8. Amish are a type of Mennonite. They are thick as thieves in

northern IN. And they are both peace churches. Mennonites can be VERY liberal - Amish, er, not so much, lol.

[msatty99]

9. I had no idea.

That is if you are not pulling my leg. In any case, I hope that the rest of Southern Indiana will vote for her too.

Meanwhile, If we have the horse and buggy vote wrapped up....well...great!

[pipoman]

10. I didn't think that the Amish vote..

liberal Mennonites OTOH are strong voters, civicly connected, and politically active. I know many who are Democratic for strong social reasons over the type of religious bastardization which has evolved among the 'religious right'. I am very connected to the Mennonite community, though I am not a member. Some are certainly right of center, many are not. They are overwhelmingly good people.