MoveOn needs your help for U.S. Rep. Lloyd Doggett

[Kbick]

While the Presidential race dominates headlines, Tom DeLay's underhanded plans for Texas are quietly moving forward. DeLay's goal has been clear from the start -- to eliminate key progressives, and at the same time ensure that the makeup of the U.S. Congress stays solidly Republican.

One of DeLay's prime targets is U.S. Rep. Lloyd Doggett. Lloyd has been one of the most progressive leaders in the House. He was a leader against the rush to war in Iraq and has consistently stood his ground against the extremist policies of the Republican leadership. Here’s what Republican staffer Joby Fortson had to say in an internal memo, upon seeing what they were able to do to Doggett’s district: "ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha". http://www.polstate.com/archives/004572.html

Congressman Doggett is fighting to stay in office. He is running in the newly-drawn 25th district and has asked for our help in his primary bid. We encourage you to support his re-election campaign by making a donation, here:

https://www.moveon.org/pac/doggett/

Congressman Doggett helped lead the effort to oppose the invasion of Iraq and aggressively lobbied his colleagues in an effort that resulted in a majority of Democratic members of Congress voting "no" on the Iraq war resolution. At a February 2003 anti-war rally in Austin, Doggett told a cheering crowd:

"Mr. President, the policies that you are pursuing in the name of our security are wrongheaded. They will make our families less secure. You jeopardize the security of our families when you insist on a land invasion and umpteen years of occupation of Iraq..."

In addition to his efforts against the Iraq war, Doggett has compiled a lifetime 94 percent voting score on important arms control issues and has been a vocal opponent of Star Wars, nuclear weapons testing, land mines and wasteful military spending. His votes consistently receive top ratings from PIRG, League of Conservation Voters, American Public Health Association, and the National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare

[Gingergal]

1. Hope Doggett wins the primary.

It would infuriate DeLay. All that redistricting for nothing.

[corporatewhore]

2. nevermind

[sonias]

3. Work for Doggett - Make sure to piss off Tom DeLay today

Even if you have been re-redistricted, and all of us here in Austin have been, LLoyd is going to represent us no matter what. I'll be in District 21 languishing under that repuke Lamar Smith. I know however, that Lloyd is going to represent me even if I don't live in his district. At least he will be my Mom's congressman all the way down in Mission. My Mom gets to vote for Lloyd and I don't.

We can't take for granted that he will win. Make sure you encourage all your friends that live in District 25 to vote.

Here is Lloyd's web site.
http://www.doggettforcongress.com

He can always use help. I'm helping block walk and deliver signs. You can too.

Sonia