(From the diaries – promoted by Trent Thompson)
There are only four days left until the Jim Himes Blograiser & Pub Quiz. People are organizing themselves into teams, RSVP's are coming in, and we're getting a lot of love both from the netroots and local Democrats. The support from the netroots community has been overwhelming.
Currently 300 people have given to Jim through Act Blue. I'd like to see that number jump to 350 by Saturday. But to accomplish that we need your help.
Jim Himes can defeat Chris Shays. I've heard him speak, watched him meet with voters and address their concerns. I've seen his dedication to running a people powered campaign firsthand.
The last time I was in a room with Chris Shays he bragged about major beneficiary of Rove's maneuvering in the 2006 election. The House Oversight and Government Reform Committee has launched an investigation into whether the White House used Federal funds to aid Republicans in the last election cycle. When asked about this by a reporter Shays said: “I milked that for all it was worth.” Only last week Chris Shays threatened not to run again if his Caucus didn't give him the Chairmanship of that same committee. And if voters in the 4th district reelected him and he was denied the Chairmanship? “I will resign.”
Jim Himes can win this election and bring sanity back to Connecticut's 4th district. While Chris Shays is worried about Chris Shays, Jim Himes' priorities are education, affordable housing, and a more responsible approach to national security. We need real leadership in Congress, and Jim Himes is the man for the job.
Taking on a well funded incumbent is a tall order, and it won't happen without your support. If you're in the area sign up for our Blograiser & Pub Quiz. Meet Jim, and compete for the right to call yourself Jim's geekiest supporter. If you can't attend physically, MyLeftNutmeg will have a live video stream of the event and a live blogging thread. You can play along with us virtually. Either way it's going to be a blast!
50 donors in 4 days is also a tall order, but I have no doubt that we can reach that goal. Chris Shays is the last Republican Congressman standing in New England. With your help we can make turn that last red dot on the map blue.
