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blm

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15. My point is that these races are more competitive than many think.

Reply to brooklynite (Reply #13)

Tue Feb 12, 2013, 03:47 PM

Feb 2013

I'm not telling you where to spend your money, I'm responding to your original post with why I think it DOES matter to support Dem candidates even in GOP skewed districts.

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I've been invited to a Dinner with Steven Colbert, in support of his Sister's campaign... [View all] brooklynite Feb 2013 OP

So don't go sharp_stick Feb 2013 #1

But everyone loves their own brand! RandiFan1290 Feb 2013 #16

Either we fight for EVERY district or we roll over. I'm afighting for this one. blm Feb 2013 #2

+1 tabbycat31 Feb 2013 #5

How much cash do you have? brooklynite Feb 2013 #13

My point is that these races are more competitive than many think. blm Feb 2013 #15

Save your $ for serious candidates in serious races NightWatcher Feb 2013 #3

Forcing r's to raise and spend money in every race is important HereSince1628 Feb 2013 #7

Is she running as a Dem or Repub? Cleita Feb 2013 #4

She's a Dem. Too many of these seats are being being abandoned by Democratic party. blm Feb 2013 #6

We have the same situation here. Congressman Kevin McCarthy has run Cleita Feb 2013 #8

Don't go. Judging from your posts, I suspect your political compass is probably way too Third Way Zorra Feb 2013 #9

No invitation needed SCantiGOP Feb 2013 #10

Yep. GoCubsGo Feb 2013 #12

she's basically the only Dem running SCantiGOP Feb 2013 #19

He's my Congressman, too. GoCubsGo Feb 2013 #20

she debated the other Dem last night SCantiGOP Feb 2013 #21

Good info. Thanks. PotatoChip Feb 2013 #14

You should go. I don't think you'll be dining with the character unless there is a performance Dollface Feb 2013 #11

I second that opinion renate Feb 2013 #18

I would go. HappyMe Feb 2013 #17