Subject: The State of the Race and How You Can Help
From: "Bob Kerrey" <[email-masked]>
To: "John Podesta" <[email-masked]>
Date: Wed, 29 Oct 2008 14:04:35 GMT

Dear John Podesta,

I wanted to take this opportunity to write to you about the
state of the race, and urge you for some last second help.

In 2006, with your help, VoteVets.org was able to help elect
four of America’s newest veterans to Congress. Since coming to
Washington, Reps. Patrick Murphy, Joe Sestak, Tim Walz, and
Chris Carney have made a name for themselves, and helped shape
the national debate for the better with their authority and
credibility.

Now imagine what things will be like if we can send them a
number of reinforcements. It’s a tough week ahead to get there,
but we can, and we will, with your help. From coast-to-coast,
VoteVets.org’s endorsed candidates are looking incredibly
strong. But they still need some last minute help.

Today, I’d like to make a last-minute pitch for you to help one
of those veterans – Gary Peters, who is running in Michigan’s
Ninth District. At the same time, I’d also like to make a
special request to send some help to a great Marine and fellow
Vietnam Veteran, Jack Murtha, in his re-election.

CLICK HERE TO HELP GARY PETERS MAKE IT TO WASHINGTON, AND KEEP
JACK MURTHA THERE!
http://ga3.org/ct/41dUYd51_Sh0/

Gary Peters served as a Lieutenant Commander and a Seabee Combat
Warfare Specialist in the United States Navy Reserve. His
reserve duty included time in the Persian Gulf supporting
Operation Southern Watch, and he served overseas during
increased military activity following the 9/11 terrorist
attacks. During his service he received numerous awards and
citations, including the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal
and the Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal.

Various media outlets have praised Peters. He has been called a
"lone ranger" in the fight against special interests. The
Oakland Press called Peters "one of the 'doers' in the
Senate"….and noted that he is "bright, energetic and sensible."
The Detroit News described him as "an All-American guy" who is
"…intelligent, articulate and genuine, and in politics for what
he can give, not what he can get". With your help, he will also
be praised as one of America’s finest Members of Congress.

And, we all know the kind of grit that Jack Murtha has shown in
Congress, for years. Because Jack is one tough customer, the
other side has decided to do what they do best – smear him. This
strategy started years ago, on the floor of the House, when one
of his colleagues from the other side of the aisle went down to
the floor and called Jack - a Marine and Vietnam Veteran - a
“coward” who wanted to “cut and run.” And, that strategy of
slime continues today with even more ferocity. Jack is in a
tough race this year because of it, and he needs our help.

CLICK HERE TO HELP PETERS AND MURTHA!
http://ga3.org/ct/41dUYd51_Sh0/

We have under one week, now. Under one week to change the face
of Congress, and send even more of America’s veterans to
Congress. Let’s make it happen.

Sincerely,

Bob Kerrey
Former U.S. Senator, Nebraska
Vietnam Veteran
Board of Advisors, VoteVets.org

Paid for by VoteVets.org PAC, www.VoteVets.org
Not Authorized by Any Candidate or Candidate's Committee

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