Let it not be because they were more organized and conducted a better media campaign than we did.
I live in Kerry-Kountry Massachusetts. I can't get my articles published in Nashville, Philadelphia, Sarasota, or Reno, but you who reside in those states have a good shot by using any number of good media links.
http://congress.org/congressorg/dbq/media/Just remember you don't have to give your real name and a tele number unless you are trying to get published in your state or local paper.
If you're using the Media Blaster,
http://www.democraticunderground.com/cu/cu.php?az=blasterremember to follow the directions so the newspapers don't see that you are messaging 15 of them at once.
If you want sample letters, I have a small number on various topics available to anyone who asks. All you have to do is message me.