Sent out to media outlets this morning:
November 30th, 2007: 52 people step forward and PLEDGE for KLEEB
Over 150 working days, $12,000 pledges
OMAHA — On Friday November 23rd, 2007 Draft Scott Kleeb for U.S. Senate launched PLEDGE for KLEEB, a program that allowed voters and activists to pledge support for Democrat Scott Kleeb should he enter the 2008 U.S . Senate race in Nebraska. Interested parties were encourage to pledge 8 volunteer hours or one working day. Pledged contributions were also encouraged.As of Friday November 30th, 2007, 52 people have pledged over 150 working days and over $12,000 to an eventual Kleeb for Senate campaign.
“I am delighted by the reception PLEDGE for KLEEB has seen from voters throughout the state,” said Mike Nellis, editor of DraftKleeb.com. “52 people doesn’t sound like much but candidates would kill to have that many volunteers this early in a campaign.”
Those pledged include: President of Nebraska Young Democrats, Kyle Michaelis; Phelps County Chair, Brian Osborn; and one self described, “life-long Republican.”
“The numbers are strong, and the people are motivated to preserve Democracy in the state of Nebraska. But we aren’t going to stop here. PLEDGE for KLEEB will continue to show Scott Kleeb that he has the support to win the Senate race, and build him an infrastructure upon which to launch his campaign.”