Dear WildEyedLiberal,
An important July 23rd fundraising deadline is fast approaching in a governor's race that is critical not only to the citizens of Michigan, but also to the future direction of America. Each and every member of the johnkerry.com community has a stake in Michigan Governor Jennifer Granholm's re-election campaign.
I am urging you to act right now to help our good friend, Jennifer Granholm, wage an all-out effort in her tough race against her extreme, right-wing opponent, Amway heir Dick DeVos.
I have experienced first hand one of the reasons why it is so critical to make sure that Dick DeVos doesn't get a grip on power in Michigan. In 2000, we saw how vital it was for Jeb Bush and Katherine Harris to hold power in Florida. In 2004, we saw the influence in Ohio of Ken Blackwell, a highly partisan Secretary of State.
Although Republicans control the Michigan State House and Senate as well as many statewide offices, Jennifer Granholm helped my presidential campaign immensely and kept Michigan in the blue column. In 2008, we can't afford to have Michigan in the hands of a Republican Governor, especially one as far outside the mainstream as DeVos. For the sake of the nation, I urge you to do everything you can to keep Michigan blue.
I will be visiting the state and spending the day with Governor Granholm on Sunday. With a crucial fundraising deadline that day -- and the final 100 days of this race fast approaching -- Governor Granholm needs you to act right now. Rush a generous donation to support my close friend, Governor Jennifer Granholm.
How wrong could one man be? DeVos is a major donor to a slew of divisive, right-wing causes, including the most extreme opponents of women's rights. And he has poured millions of dollars into the school voucher movement, undermining Michigan's public schools.
The DeVos family was the single largest contributor to Republicans in 2000. A long-time Bush ally, DeVos has put the full weight of his personal fortune behind people and policies that have made life harder for Michigan families -- from shipping jobs overseas to trade agreements that hurt Michigan's economy.
As CEO of Amway, he invested over $200 million in China while laying off 1,400 workers in Michigan, and the DeVos family was among a group of ultra wealthy families that ran a "stealth campaign" pushing the repeal of the estate tax, which has resulted in record deficits and could save the Amway heirs over $1 billion.
Don't let the DeVos/Bush team win in Michigan. Help Governor Granholm run an aggressive, all-out campaign. Donate now before the crucial July 23rd deadline.
Together you and I can throw our energetic support behind Governor Granholm and her drive to help Michigan fight its way out of the economic mess she inherited -- and to recover from years of neglect from Republicans in Washington.
During her tenure, Governor Granholm has developed one of the nation's most comprehensive and aggressive economic plans. Her 21st Century Jobs Fund is diversifying Michigan's economy and her Jobs Today program is investing in needed infrastructure improvements to put people to work right now.
Governor Granholm knows that two of the best paths to a bright economic future are high-quality education and affordable health care. She has increased K-12 funding to record levels and she has created rigorous new curriculum standards to ensure that Michigan students are prepared to succeed. In addition, she introduced the nation's first bulk buying pool for prescription drugs and extended prescription drug and health coverage to 292,000 Michigan citizens. Her Michigan First Health Care proposal will extend affordable health insurance to 500,000 uninsured people in her state.
Michigan is fortunate to have a Governor with the right priorities who is moving Michigan forward. Stand with Jennifer Granholm now.
Jennifer Granholm has been a great friend and ally to me personally, and a great Democrat for our country. Now she is under attack in her home state and she needs our help. I hope that you will join me in standing with Governor Granholm by making a contribution to her campaign today.
Thank you for acting quickly.
Sincerely,
John Kerry
P.S. If you want one more reason to act, try this: DeVosforPresident.com. Dick DeVos has already purchased the web address. With his vast wealth and enthusiastic support from extreme right-wing groups, he wants to use the Michigan governorship to become a force in national politics. Don't let it happen. Stop him now. Stop him in Michigan.
Donate now to help Gov.Granholm!
Link:
https://secure2.convio.net/gfg/site/Donation?ACTION=SHOW_DONATION_OPTIONS&CAMPAIGN_ID=1582
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