Donate to John Edwards and Public Financing will DOUBLE your donation for the first $250! -End of Q3 [View All]

[jsamuel]

Putting our money where our mouth is

Yesterday, John put his money where his mouth is to end the money game in Washington, D.C. He announced that he would seek public financing for the primary—and challenged his opponents to do the same.

Will they accept his challenge? Only time will tell.

But there's one thing we know for sure: this is a campaign about bringing big, bold change to America—not a money race. You can't buy your way to the Democratic nomination. Candidates have to earn the votes of the American people by laying out their vision for America and their plans for how we can get there as a nation. And that is exactly what John is doing.

For you and me, John's decision means every dollar we give—up to $250 for the primary election—can be matched through public financing. Your contribution of $50 to the campaign over the next 72 hours can become $100. A donation of $100 means the campaign can receive an additional $100. And so on.

We have 72 hours left to meet our goal of raising $1 million online in the final days of the third quarter. With John's commitment to public financing, every contribution of $250 or less can be matched. Together, we can exceed our end-of-quarter goal—so please make your contribution now.

https://johnedwards.com/action/contribute/form

This election should not be about money—it should be about bringing the change we need to this country. We can't allow the lobbyists and special interests to turn this into a money race instead of a race focused on the bold ideas we need to transform America.

John has laid out the boldest plans for change on the issues that truly matter—providing quality health care to every American, ending the war in Iraq, halting global warming and making our economy work again for working Americans. He knows we will never achieve the change we need to see on these issues through compromise and triangulation.

He knows we need to take on the special interests that control Washington, D.C.—and fix the broken system that has been rigged against hard-working Americans for far too long.

We're on a path to victory—but we need your support to get there. Your contribution—up to $250 for the primary—can be matched. Contributors like you are more important than ever to helping us stay competitive so we can get John's message out. So please contribute whatever you can afford today.

https://johnedwards.com/action/contribute/form

This is already the most expensive presidential campaign in history—and we're still months away from when the first vote will be cast! It's getting ridiculous—the simple fact is that the influence of money in politics has gotten out of control. It distracts the candidates, the press and the voters from the issues that really matter.

By choosing public financing, John is rejecting the ways of Washington special interests and putting his faith in grassroots supporters like you. With matching funds for low-dollar contributions, your support now means more than ever.

https://johnedwards.com/action/contribute/form

John joins me in thanking you for your support.

Sincerely,

--David Bonior
National Campaign Manager
John Edwards for President
September 28, 2007

http://www.actblue.com/page/du-presidential