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Here at Ryan for Kentucky, we have had a good couple of weeks. We now have three pages on ActBlue raising money, and thanks to you our campaign is taking hold. My own personal fundraising page, Americans for Heather Ryan is moving steadily towards my goal of $1500 by May 20. This campaign is moving forward!!!

This is not the only good news. Yesterday, the wonderful people at the EENR for Progress community decided to endorse our campaign of hope and Democratic vision. Here is the article here:

http://www.dailykos.com/story/…

Now, while our campaign is staying neutral in the Presidential primary out of respect to our supporters who may be supporting Obama or Hillary, as a former Edwards blogger who believes strongly in the fight for One America begun by the Edwards campaign, I am so very proud to have the endorsement of the EENR community, some of the most dedicated Democrats anywhere. So to the EENR community from Ryan for Congress, I say THANK YOU!!

That was not the only news from the campaign yesterday. In case you missed it Heather did an interview yesterday with blogtalkradio which was absolutely awesome. Get to know Heather and her vision for our state and country here:

http://www.blogtalkradio.com/e…

I thought this was a very impressive interview.

Now, we all know in Kentucky and surrounding states, job prospects continue to deteriorate. One of the most pressing issues for Ryan for Kentucky are the creation of good jobs for our region. Here are some of Heather’s thoughts on Jobs:

It is not hard to figure out that outsourcing American jobs to third world countries is

destroying our middle class.  We must stop rewarding companies who send our jobs

oversees with tax cuts and begin rewarding companies who invest in our nations future.  

As a member of a staunch union family, and a former union member myself, I understand first

hand the need for a living wage as well as benefits and training programs.  I will work

tirelessly to fight for the rights of the working person.  For far too long, the citizens of

Kentucky have been victimized by the million dollar boy’s club.  It is time for change!

http://www.ryanforkentucky.com…

Now, we are not exaggerating when we say Ed Whitfield has a million dollars in special interest money to unleash on us. Go here and see the numbers:

http://www.opensecrets.org/pol…

While we appreciate all the support we have recieved, we realize that we have just begun this fight. We are already in the general election against Exxon Eddie, and any support we recieve is an investment in the expansion of our Congressional majorities this fall. Our district is 63% registered Democrat, and if we are able to get our message to our fellow Democrats, we WILL win this seat. Please make an investment in the expansion of our Congressional majorities here, and help me to reach my goal of $1500 for Heather Ryan by May 20. With your help I may even be able to raise my goal soon!!:

http://www.actblue.com/page/am…

To everyone watching and supporting this race, from Ryan for Kentucky we say thank you so much. We are determined to fight for our home, and to ensure that our next Congress and President actually accomplishes something for the American people.

Until next time, Best wishes!!!

In Kentucky’s First District our fight continues to expand our Congressional majorities. We all know that with our slim majorities in our Congress we have been able to achieve little Progressive change. Well, with expanded majorities and a Democratic President, that will all change next year.  

One of the main things Heather Ryan plans on fighting for is the investment in Renewable Energy. We all know that Exxon Ed Whitfield is profiting handsomely from his Exxon and Chevron stock and will try everything in his power to keep renewables from being viable. All one has to do is look at Whitfield’s vote on HR 3221, a bill with this goal:

HR 3221: An Act moving the United States toward greater energy independence and security, developing innovative new technologies, reducing carbon emissions, creating green jobs, protecting consumers, increasing clean renewable energy production, and modernizing our energy infrastructure.

http://www.votesmart.org/issue…

Of course, Exxon Eddie voted against this Legislation? Why? With his district being a largely rural area, with countless acres of farmland, the investment in the fuels of the future could help this area do something it hasn’t in Whitfield’s whole tenure, create high paying jobs!!

Just think, with investment in research and development Kentucky could lead the way in growing the farm products needed to produce the fuels of the future. We could open up all the factories that have shut down under Exxon Ed Whitfield’s watch to refine these fuels, creating thousands of high-paying jobs for the citizens of this district that Whitfield is supposed to represent. This field holds huge promise for our district, our state, and many of the surrounding states.

Instead, Exxon Eddie votes his stock options. He is more worried about upholding the failed policies of the past than blazing new, promising technologies that ensure Kentucky’s future. I mean, we all know we need to pioneer the fuels of the future, so why not use this opportunity to make our state of Kentucky a leader in this field?

Here at Ryan for Kentucky, we realize that we can no longer live in the past and that we simply must innovate and create new and exciting industries for our citizens. We must create promising new high-paying jobs to ensure the prosperity of our nation and our state. We can do this by asking our citizens as John Edwards did to be patriotic about something besides war. We can ask them to be patriotic about the future of our great state, and our nation.

In 1960, John F. Kennedy told us that we stood at the threshold of a New Frontier, and asked us to help him bring this about. This year, we once again stand at the same threshold, and we simply must take advantage of the opportunities in front of us to move our state and our nation forward. Suppressing Renewable Energy and the promises it holds like Exxon Eddie does is the politics of yesterday. At Ryan for Kentucky we are determined to move foward into a brave new world where nobody is left behind.

We can do this together but we need your help. Exxon Eddie has a million dollars of special interest money in the bank and the Mitch McConnell machine of corrupt Kentucky Republicans behind him. A couple of weeks ago I started Americans for Ryan to raise $1500 for Heather before May 20. I have been down a week as I was diagnosed at a late age with Juvenile Diabetes, and getting back to normal has been harder than I envisioned. Even with a week off, I am one-fifth of the way to my goal, with plenty of time left. Please consider going to my ActBlue page and making an investment in some awesome grassroots Democrats, and an awesome grassroots candidate that WILL FIGHT for Progressive vision in the Congress when elected. No amount is too small and will be put to work immediately. I hope to raise my goal if I can get enough help!!:

http://www.actblue.com/page/am…

Also, our website has recently had a makeover, so be sure to go check it out!!:

http://www.ryanforkentucky.com/

Lastly, Heather Ryan will be appearing on blogtalkradio tommorrow. Here are the specifics:

Catch Heather on Blog Talk

Radio LIVE Monday, March

3rd at 3:00 PM CST.  

Click the Above Blog Talk

Radio logo to go to the

interview and call in

session!

http://www.blogtalkradio.com/e…

Be sure to catch Heather as she continues the fight for Progressive vision in the Congress, and a true representative for Kentucky’s First District!!!

Best wishes fellow Democrats!!