Jim McDermott paid a whistleblower's price....needs some help again.

[madfloridian]

Friends:

This week is an anniversary for me. January 10, 1997, the New York Times exposed Newt Gingrich and his gang plotting to ignore an agreement with the House Ethics Committee.

I was the whistleblower. A tape of the Republican conference call was given to me, I provided it to the Times, and they put the transcript on Page One.

It wasn't long after the Times published the story that we proved once again, that elephants don't fly . . . Newt Gingrich resigned from Congress!

Newt's allies struck back with a lawsuit that has cost over a million dollars so far. That's why I'm asking for your help. http://www.mcdermottforcongress.com/Donate.aspx

Did Republicans learn anything from the Gingrich fiasco? They did not! Nine years later, they're replacing another discredited House leader.

Today, I'm waiting on another Court of Appeals decision.

Last week, The New York Times correctly editorialized: "leak investigations are designed to distract the public from the real issues by blaming the messenger."

Whistleblowers defend our democracy from what is becoming the most secretive government in our history.

And sadly, whistleblowers sometimes pay a big price. Win or lose, I will owe someone a great deal of money in legal bills, most likely in the next 90 days.

I can shoulder about $700,000 of this burden, but much more is needed . . . I now need your help. The turning point could arrive any day and we must respond decisively.

Unfortunately, the events of 9 years ago stand only as a footnote to the latest round of scandals. The GOP caucus is reeling over the Abramoff revelations. On Groundhog Day they will meet to pick a successor to Tom DeLay . . . one of the voices on that tape.

Once again the wheels are coming off a GOP juggernaut. And yes, my friends, once again, Elephants Don't Fly!

Please consider helping me with an immediate donation http://www.mcdermottforcongress.com/Donate.aspx

so that I can resolve this matter and devote more time to the peoples' business.

Thank you,

Jim McDermott

P.S. If the case breaks in our favor, rest assured your generous contribution will be used to fund progressive campaigns to take our country back. -- Jim

Paid for by Friends for Jim McDermott | P.O. Box 21786 | Seattle | WA | 98111-3786

[oasis]

1. Jim's courageous anti- war statement during his visit to Baghdad

has earned him a ton of respect from Democrats everwhere. Hopefully his financial needs can be met so that he can fully concentrate on the restoring of our democracy.

[madfloridian]

2. What they have put him through all these years is horrible.

It was meant to be a lesson to anyone who stepped out of line and crossed them. I try to send a little everytime he has another hearing.

[The Doctor.]

8. What say we provide him with a writer?

Even I could turn his personal story into a book.

I'm sure someone here could turn it into a best seller.

Find the man a writer and all will fall into place.

[Wordie]

10. Some NEWS writer ought to make use of this, showing another RW scandal

and that the Dems are the good guys. (OK, to put it that strongly might be a little biased. Still, the story really seems quite relevant as a backdrop for what is going on today.)

[Rainscents]

3. I will donate for this man!!!

This man is another true American hero!!!

[Diane R]

4. Recommended and kicked n/t

[mirandapriestly]

5. McDermott has been fighting for us for years

and he has paid a big price for it. He deserves our help.

[The Backlash Cometh]

11. I hope he wins.

Do you think it's time to start a Real American Patriot Hall of Fame that commemorates the brave whistleblowers who gave it all to defend this country's integrity?

[slipslidingaway]

6. K&R

[ConsAreLiars]

7. This is an important fight. Please help.

McDermott is one of the few who know the facts about the PNAC-VRWC-Contract on America cabal and has the courage to tell the truth.

[eridani]

9. I'm proud to be represented by Mr. McDermott

Please help him out.

[Dunvegan]

12. Thanks for getting the word out...donated at Jim's site...

...here we have someone who took a bullet for the team...he's really earned our support.

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