We Are #1! #1 in Right-Wing Attacks Against Us!

[Alan Grayson]

On Friday, the DC newspaper "Politico" reported that:

(a) "conservative outside groups" have now spent over $9 million "slamming vulnerable House Democrats," and

(b) the total against me will reach "at least $1.7 million by the end of next week."

Think about that. I am only one member of the U.S. House of Representatives, out of 435. I represent one-quarter of one percent of America. And yet roughly TWENTY PERCENT of spending in the entire country by these shadowy right-wing groups has been spent to defeat . . .

Me.

I feel so proud!

I must be doing something right.

This is my first term in Congress. I have no seniority. I don’t sit on the most powerful committees, like the Appropriations Committee or the Ways and Means Committee. I’m not a member of the Democratic Leadership. So why would these right-wing groups spend nearly 20 percent of their entire national budget to try to defeat me?

Because I can’t be bought. I won’t do what they tell me to do. And I won’t back down.

There are 12,000 registered federal lobbyists. That’s more than 20 for every member of Congress. From Election Night onward, they try to buy you. And if they can’t buy you, then they try to bury you. Which is what is happening now.

My vote is not for sale.

I owe nothing to anyone but the voters. I won’t go to the lobbyists for help. That’s why they’re trying to take me out. The only one to whom I can turn is . . . you.

So please help our campaign:

https://secure.actblue.com/contribute/page/grayson_numberone?refcode=DU1011

Rep. Alan Grayson

[kentuck]

1. Spit in their eye...

..and laugh in their faces.

Alan, you got balls.

But, you know they are gunning for you and they will celebrate hugely if they can beat you. We appreciate your chutzpah and your understanding that you are there to represent the people and are not afraid to lose.

Good job!

kentuck

[bjobotts]

223. Sounds/acts like FDR. "They are unanimous in their hatred for me and I welcome their hatred..."

Yes you are doing something right and they hate you for it "for they seek..." to destroy the very institutions and people that ensure our democracy and our democratic principles.

He's NOT far left...he is a man who stands for the people and truth against the wealthiest plutocrats and their transnational corporations...or "the Money Party" which includes all republicans and a handful of dems.

VOTE and get everyone you can to vote to stop these crazies from destroying our democracy. Grayson is the best.

[DailyGrind51]

238. This is the way OUR President should be talking!

[EFerrari]

2. Joe Kennedy used to say, when the dogs are barking, you know you're winning.

:)

[OregonBlue]

3. FDR - I welcome their hatred.

[ClusterFreak]

4. Wow...!

Welcome to DU!

I sometimes wonder if I heard you right when I hear you interviewed (I mean that in a good way, btw)...and then I think/wish/pray that there were more Dems like you on the Hill. Say what you mean and mean what you say. Truly refreshing.

Best of luck from this Canadian!
:)

[Angry Dragon]

5. Welcome Alan

[Ozymanithrax]

6. Now that you've got their attention...

Or as Stephen King said in It, "When you get big enough to be noticed you are big enough to come gunning for."

[mike_c]

7. welcome to DU....

This should be interesting.

[cal04]

8. Welcome to DU

It's great to have you here !
:hi:

[givemebackmycountry]

9. YOU are my rep.

And we have your back.
Guaranteed.

[tpsbmam]

120. I WISH he was my rep! I'm stuck with a blue dog jackass. n/t

[Glorfindel]

124. Me, too....Gene Taylor

n/t

[onpatrol98]

127. A fellow Mississippian...

I have Bennie Thompson. I had been wondering what kind of congressman, Gene Taylor was.

[SargeUNN]

146. I have a history dealing with Gene Taylor

My radio show was carried on a station in Waveland and I several times invited Gene Taylor (he knew of the station there) to come on my show and discuss topics that were big at the time. He always refused because he knew he would have to admit he was on the wrong side. I am no fan of Gene Taylor and the problem is he is too strong there to be taken out by a more progressive Dem. He was my representative for years when I lived in Mississippi so I am very aware of him.

[Glorfindel]

174. Sadly, he's the ultimate DINO

From what I hear, he's in danger of being beaten this time around. The Repukes around here despise him because he calls himself a Democrat. You'd think he would have learned long ago that 'pukes have no gratitude in them.

[Lorien]

137. Mine too. Downtown Orlando is standing up for Grayson! nt

[lupinella]

192. Mine too!

I am so pleased to be proud of my representative! Considering we'll probably be stuck with Rubio as governor, I'm doing what I can to make certain we can keep our WONDERFUL Alan!:loveya:

[tavalon]

10. You are doing it so right Grayson, I can't say enough good

Could you tell the Clintonians squatting in the White House to try a little Grayson technique?

[Lugnut]

11. You're doing everything right.

Welcome to DU! :)

[Hissyspit]

12. You MUST be doing something right.

I hope the right-wing and corporations have wasted their money.

Donation done.

[MrScorpio]

13. Welcome to DU, Congressman!

In spite of your lack of seniority, you have always been a consistent voice for common sense and strong Democratic principles in the House and I, for one, appreciate everything that you've done and said.

Intelligent and sharp, with a touch of panache... We need to send you BACK!

The fact is that the GOP is sending crazy people to cut all of our throats and only a few dedicated Dems, like yourself, are standing in their way.

Please stick around DU... Your work is very much appreciated on this site...

As it will be even more so appreciated during your second term.

[jmondine]

14. Welcome, Sir!

I am clear across the country, but plan to contribute to your campaign again on my next pay period. Um.............

I am not worthy!! I am not worthy! :yourock:

[tavalon]

15. So, is that really you or someone who used your name

Doesn't really matter. I went and contributed. You and Feingold.

[muriel_volestrangler]

45. I think it must be him/his campaign - they were allowed to start a thread with their first post

which indicates that admin 'pre-approved' the DU account to start threads, because they'd checked it's really him. Normally you have to post a few replies before you can start threads.

[Ichingcarpenter]

46. Important point... he posted an OP with 1 post

Never saw that before.

[progressoid]

143. One post and straight to the top of the Greatest Page.

Maybe I'll change my name to Dennis Kucinich.

[muriel_volestrangler]

153. Hey, DU gets little attention from actual Democratic campaigns

I don't think it's at all surprising that when one (and one of the most popular Democrats at DU before today, to boot) shows up, the thread is popular. Mr. Grayson has worked hard for years to become a good representative - don't begrudge him a little recognition.

[progressoid]

172. Oh, I don't begrudge

Just joking around. I wish more of our leaders paid attention the us peons out here.

Grayson is in my top ten in Congress. I even sent him a few bucks this year.

[proud2BlibKansan]

16. Wow. Welcome to DU

Best rep in Congress. :patriot:

[lumberjack_jeff]

17. "I ask you to judge me by the enemies I have made." FDR

If you're not pissing off the bad guys, you're doing something wrong.

You sir, are doing everything right. You rock.

[Arkana]

18. No offense Mr. Grayson, but shouldn't you be trying to get reelected

rather than posting on an internet forum?

[Common Sense Party]

21. Asking for donations is one thing Congressmen must do to get re-elected.

And it's quite possible it's one of Mr. Grayson's staffers or aides that is doing the posting.

[H2O Man]

132. Perhaps he can

do both. In fact, the two may be closely related.

[Name removed]

154. Deleted message

Message removed by moderator. Click here to review the message board rules.

[Arkana]

179. Oh ho ho! Aren't you precious!

Maybe you could continue the childish insult train by calling me a "smellyface" or a "poopyhead" next.

E: And if the OP is Grayson or someone who has his ear, I'm genuinely curious: why did you feel the need to lie about your opponent? The guy's already bonkers--there were so many REAL things you could have speared him with.

[WilliamPitt]

175. (facepalm)

[Amaril]

176. Can I borrow that?

I misplaced mine.

(facepalm)

Thanks.

[sabrina 1]

183. Are you serious? He IS trying to get reelected and what

better way to do it than to post on a board where he knows he will get support.

[KansasVoter]

188. Wow, you are a real deep thinker aren't you? Jesus, embarrassed by your post.

[Scurrilous]

207. LOL

:thumbsdown:

[RetroLounge]

209. Someone piss in your cornflakes?

:facepalm:

One in every bunch. Oy.

:puke:

RL

[mkultra]

232. I guess even we have our fools

[the redcoat]

19. You have one hell of a voting record. Welcome to DU, person who may or may not be Alan Grayson

[Joe Fields]

20. If you ARE Alan Grayson, it is indeed an honor.

How does it feel to be one of the last true democrats standing? (Weiner and Kucinich accepted)

[G_j]

22. You Rock, Mr. Grayson!

seriously
:yourock:

[Hekate]

23. Welcome to DU! It's a little crazy at times, but you have a lot of friends here.

Keep up the good fight!

Hekate

[alittlelark]

24. Thank You for posting.... best $50 I've spent in a few months.

;-)

[caledesi]

25. Done. You are the best! nt

[Kablooie]

26. Boy do we need someone like you out here in David Dreier territory.

[xfundy]

27. I hope this is actually you, Alan Grayson. But--

Regardless, I think we all can agree it's time to get money out of politics. Period. I don't care who's financing who, money doesn't belong in politics. TV and radio stations, since they operate on public-owned frequencies, used to have to offer political office seekers equal air time. Of course they won't now, since they might miss out on some ill-gained profits.

The governing of the country is far more important than profit in the hands of a few.

[grantcart]

28. Welcome and keep fighting

[Born_A_Truman]

29. Hi!

Even though I'm in California, I'm a fan and on your email list.

:hi:

[Heddi]

30. Hi Mr. Grayson, can you please clone yourself?

kthxbai.

PS I love you :)

[polly7]

50. For real ..................... a couple of times. We need a new PM:) n/t

[BuelahWitch]

205. Make one for Kansas too please

I'm tired of blue dogs...:hi:

[DearAbby]

31. Welcome to DU Alan

Good to see ya, don't be a stranger. There is no better place for Support than here. I love ya!

[democracy1st]

32. K & R

[Ichingcarpenter]

33. Kick nominated.... please everyone help reelect Grayson n/t

[no_hypocrisy]

34. Welcome to DU, Congressman Grayson!

:hi:

[gristy]

35. Welcome to DU, Senator!!

:yourock:

[deaniac21]

138. He got a promotion?

[simmonsj811]

36. WELCOME BROTHER

YOU ARE MY HERO FROM THE FIRST TIME I HEARD YOU. :fistbump: :loveya: :yourock: :patriot:

[denbot]

37. Bestest sockpuppet evarh..?

Chuggo, is that you?

If you are Rep. Grayson thank you for standing up for us. I'll check with my wife and see if we can toss a coin in the kitty.

[Bryn]

38. Many Cheers for you, Alan!

I am a native of Florida, but live in Arkansas now. I am supporting you from afar.

Go, Alan, Go! I wish there were more democrats like you.

[The Magistrate]

39. You Are The Best Congressman We Have, Sir!

"On les aures!"

[xchrom]

40. Recommend

[pauldp]

41. K&R!

[vaberella]

42. You can't really be Grayson..but just in as you are...Welcome. n/t

[awoke_in_2003]

145. first post was an OP...

it had to be approved by admins.

[meowomon]

43. I wish more Democratic reps were like Grayson.

I have a blue dog rep. Ugh!

[OneGrassRoot]

44. If you really are Rep. Grayson, or someone truly supportive of his work....

I say :yourock: and WELCOME!!!

:applause:

:hi:

[yankeepants]

47. Welcome to DU, man!

They have nothing if they don't have fear for leverage!

Go get 'em, Mr. Grayson!

[Turbineguy]

48. Cool!

Glad you have joined DU Sir!

[Norrin Radd]

49. k + r

[Waiting For Everyman]

51. K&R I have a hunch this is you.

Dynamite foreclosure video recently! We need more help though. The banks are just sitting on HAMP applications, not processing them at all. Also almost zero VA mods are getting done. Just something maybe to look at, should the chance arise.


Thank you!

[Dennis Donovan]

52. A hearty welcome to DU for my favorite Congressman ever!

...and I'm not even a constituent!:hi:

[JI7]

53. kick

[Crystal Clarity]

54. What an honor!

Welcome to DU. You are well loved here and I'm sure many of us will dig deep to help. Best of luck w/your campaign! :yourock:

[boston bean]

55. K&R

Hello! :hi:

[frustrated_lefty]

56. Thank you, sir!

You provide a shining example of exactly the kind of spine and integrity we really need in our representatives.

Every dollar I can spare will be going to your campaign.

-fl

[formercia]

57. Proud to be on your side.

From an 'Assholes are Fair Game' Liberal.


Some of my best friends are Republicans.

[fasttense]

58. You guys must be doing something right.

All that money and effort aimed at you, means you are right on target.

I think I'll send a few bucks your way, I'm sure you can use it.

[annabanana]

59. Keep up the good work! . . . . n/t

[tclambert]

60. Welcome to DU!

However, the U is for Underground. If a sitting Member of Congress posts on this site, it kinda makes it aboveground. I will support an exception for Alan Grayson, the most underground of the Democratic congresspeople. Keep rockin'.

[BumRushDaShow]

61. K&R

For Grayson!!!!! :applause:

:kick:

[sellitman]

62. Thank you for all you do!!

Welcome to DU.

I hope you stick around!!

[deminks]

63. Welcome!!

:kick:

[BigBearJohn]

64. Sir, I have never seen a politician quite like you. I will vote for you as President someday..

You are a man of honor. You speak truth to POWER
without flinching. Not only that, but you do it
with such panache. YOU ARE MY HERO.

Long life to you. You are truly amazing.

[rucky]

65. You will win!

But just in case, you should start a training camp for young politicians and bloggers.

[JonLP24]

66. K&R

:kick:

[madokie]

67. What a dream come through

Now if we could only get your ass in that oval room one day I'll be a happy man.
Welcome to DU

[StandingInLeftField]

68. Would love to have a Congressman like you here in South Carolina!

LOL! Who am I kidding? Give 'em hell, Rep. Grayson! I'll donate again soon!

[Scuba]

69. Welcome Alan Grayson !!!!!!!

[SalmonChantedEvening]

70. Welcome to DU Mr. Grayson!

:yourock: :patriot: :dem:

[denimgirly]

71. LOVE YOU!!

[quaker bill]

72. You have my cash

and more importantly, my vote.

[Occulus]

73. Well, THIS is a plesant surprise.

Welcome to DU, Rep. Grayson. I'll be looking forward to hearing more from you in the future.

Keep up the good work!

[rasputin1952]

74. Congressman...every time you speak, you speak for me...

as well as every other American.

I'm out here in NE, (satan's 1/2 acre), but you hold R's feet to the fire...and few things will make me happier than to hear Boehner say, "Speaker of the House! Hell no I won't be Speaker of the House!"

[yodermon]

110. have the admins verified it's really him, or

at least an official spokesperson?
If so, :bounce:

[onpatrol98]

129. Well...not every time he speaks

But, I do hope he helps us get support for the little guy! So many congressmen don't seem to care. Leave the religious intolerance at home...nail your opponents hide to the wall based on his bad policies. Thanks for looking out for Americans!

[rasputin1952]

151. FTR...

His links check out and it appears that he is the real deal.

[Mimosa]

75. Alan, I've sent in a couple of small donations

I don't have much.

BTW, due to the president's and Congress wonderful Affordable health Act of 2010, Aetna was able to turn me down for a health insurance policy. :(

Medicare for ALL!

[Canuckistanian]

76. Welcome to DU, Rep. Grayson!

It's good to have you out there fighting!

[disillusioned73]

77. Welcome aboard, good sir...

A PA supporter checking in - hopefully one day you will be on one of those Committees and a part of the "leadership", god knows the Dems need it.

:dem:

[kgnu_fan]

78. Welcome to DU!

[bluethruandthru]

79. I wish we had a couple of hundred more Alan Graysons!

Best congressman ever!

[City Lights]

80. Welcome to DU, Congressman Grayson!

:hi:

It's an honor to have you here.

:yourock:

[Liberal_Stalwart71]

81. WOW! This is so awesome! Democrats take note: This is what fighting back looks like!

Off to donate.

Curious: are you're getting any help from the DCCC?

Good luck! And Welcome!!

[Dinger]

82. Go Get 'Em, Al!

Luv ya! :patriot: :patriot: :patriot: :patriot:

[NatBurner]

83. nat was here

[Dappleganger]

84. This Floridian loves you!

Please don't ever leave our state!!

[DangerousRhythm]

85. Welcome to DU!

I only wish I lived in your district so I could vote for you. :hug:

[MelissaB]

86. Welcome to DU, Rep. Grayson!

:yourock:

[flpoljunkie]

87. I see you cosponsored the first Fair Elections Now Act H.R.1826. Will you be cosponsoring H.R.6116?

Our political system is drowning in corporate special interest money. If not during the lame duck session, when will the Democrats stand up and vote to publicly finance their campaigns--and set themselves apart from Republicans--who are a totally owned subsidiary of corporate America.

And, of course, the DISCLOSE ACT must pass the dysfunctional Senate. It is all rather depressing at times--the state of our democracy. We Democrats have the numbers and we must fight to retain control of the people's House.

[TheUnspeakable]

88. You, Sir are the Greatest !!!!!!!!!

[KansasVoter]

89. You and Franken need to run for president!

[The Uncola]

90. Thank you for fighting hard for us Congressman Grayson.

You and my Senator, Al Franken are the two people in DC that actually seem to be interested in those of us that aren't rich. I hope it's contagious.

[RandomThoughts]

91. Hi Alan

It is a pretty good place here, but there are a few corporatist posting in some threads.

They spam a bit at times, but most are just mostly good people.


I hope there are lots of people in your district you have been able to meet and talk with, keep showing them the fake stuff being used in DC to hide what is going on.


Hopefully DU can give you some support, although God Almighty is where I turn when in hardship. Although you can see that love in many posts here also, like most everywhere else. Good Luck and God Bless on speaking about the issues that can help many people.



Amy Grant - El Shaddai, with lyrics
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XxJUQtOVb6I

:loveya:

[Enthusiast]

92. K&R!

Thanks for joining us. We are your supporters. Thank you for all you have done.

[PADemD]

93. Welcome to DU!

Campaign contributor in PA waiting for you to run for President.

Thank you for speaking out for us!

[SnowCritter]

94. Welcome aboard, Sir!

Glad to have you here!

[paparush]

95. Wonderful stuff. Sad that his common sense position is seen as radical.

[madinmaryland]

96. Welcome to DU!

[Odin2005]

97. Hi Congressman!

KICK THEIR ASSES! :hi:

[Javaman]

98. Welcome to DU, Congressman!

I only wish the rest of our elected officials had at least half of your guts.

Although I'm not from your state, I applaud you speaking the truth time and time again. :)

Cheers!

[Old and In the Way]

99. One question, sir.

How do we clone your fighting spirit onto the rest of the Democratic caucus?

[truebrit71]

104. +1000

..That's a damned good question..

[butterfly77]

100. Ok.

I got your back will tell others...

[mstinamotorcity]

101. Welcome Mr. Grayson

to the forum of your dreams. You get the opportunity to see in real time what we think and feel that is important. We are proud of you even though you are not our state rep. Keep doing what is right and you will have the support of the people. I know sometimes we don't say thank you. Thank you from Michigan we see you and are glad you are in the fight for the democracy of the people. Thank you Mstinamotorcity.:hi: :hi: :hi: Welcome,Welcome:hi:

[myrna minx]

102. Welcome to DU Congressman Grayson.

:hi:

[TBF]

103. K&R nt

[RainDog]

105. Thank you for fighting for the American people. n/t

[mrs_p]

106. i'm a broke grad student

but wish you the very best!

[madmom]

107. I bow to your awesomeness!.... . WELCOME to DU.

[FarLeftFist]

108. YESSSS ITS GRAYSON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Finally! We freaking LOVE YOU MAN!

[ThatsMyBarack]

109. Welcome to DU, AG!

:hi:

[Buns_of_Fire]

111. Welcome, Sir!

If you ever decide to leave FL, I know a little Congressional District up in VA who desperately needs a representative like you. (Hint, hint...)*

Keep up the good work!:patriot: (As you can no doubt tell by now, you have many admirers here.)




* Yes, I'm sucking up. Where does it say I can't suck up, huh?

[Roy Rolling]

112. I contributed

...you had me at "conservative outside groups" have now spent over $9 million "slamming vulnerable House Democrats,"

[DFW]

113. Welcome Rep. Grayson

A Texan stationed overseas, I have had the honor of making several contributions to your campaign so far, and
will be making one more before election day. I mentioned to a mutual friend (his initials are HD, FYI)that you
had a lot of admirers on this site. I don't know if your message here is due to that, or due to some intelligent
staffer getting the very smart idea to go out to the blogs with the highest concentration of potential supporters
and donors, but whatever the reason, it was THE right thing to do. You would be hard-put to find a greater concentration
of admirers than on this blog.

To DU: I got this same message earlier from the Grayson campaign, as I am on their mailing list, so I wouldn't
question the origin of the post, whether it's from Rep. Grayson personally, or his staff. It doesn't matter. The
right-wing money being thrown at him is for real, and we and people like us are the only counter-balance.

[mopinko]

114. i assume this is a staffer posting, but

i hope that rep grayson gets at least a head count of all the folks here who are smitten. he is the rare democrat that is almost universally supported here.

welcome to du.

[mmonk]

115. True that.

Saw this on your Facebook posting.

[backscatter712]

Welcome aboard!

I apologise because I don't have much money to donate - I'm an impoverished college student at the moment, but I think you're awesome!

Fight the good fight!!!

[kentuck]

116. Get a handle, people.

Congressmen and their staff have been reading DU for years. They know if they need help, this is one of the top places they can receive it. Rep Grayson has done an outstanding job of speaking out against these radical right-wingers and deserves our support. Please don't ask him for his autograph. :-)

[Bluenorthwest]

117. I'd vote for Alan Grayson any day!

But any money I get to give is going to stay here for DeFazio this cycle! That amounts to the price of a cup of coffee, so no great loss.

[laughingliberal]

118. Welcome to DU!

Finally, a Democrat who doesn't pull his punches.

[Jester Messiah]

119. Keep up the fight, sir!

Wish we had ten more like you.

[Yeshuah Ben Joseph]

218. Ten?

I wish we had about 400 more like him.

[Jester Messiah]

239. Ten would be all it took to beat the others into shape.

But yeah, the more the merrier!

[spanone]

121. politico is fox news in sheep's clothing

[Glorfindel]

122. What an honor! You're my new hero, Congressman Grayson

What little help I can give is on its way, but, as they (almost never) say, "Mighty pines from little acorns grow."

[tpsbmam]

123. Welcome to DU! Already contributed from NC but will throw in another.

Your campaign sure as hell won't get rich off of my paltry contributions but every little bit helps. Keep on fighting for us, Alan!

[4_TN_TITANS]

125. Welcome! I'm a regular listener to Face the Grayson...

on Stephanie's show.

[Rhiannon12866]

126. K&R and welcome to DU!

Keep up the wonderful work and thank you for all that you do! :patriot: :fistbump:

[h9socialist]

128. Hear! Hear!

Best first thread I've ever seen!

[msanthrope]

130. Welcome to DU! n/t

[H2O Man]

131. Rec 297!

Thank you for posting this.

Keep on fighting the Good Fight.

Your friend,
Pat

[ceile]

133. K&R!

[Lorien]

134. I voted for you last time around and I'll be doing so again (in O-town)

as I've said many times here: it's nice to have a candidate to vote FOR instead of simply being forced to vote against the worst of two evils. Hopefully the rest of the Dems will wake up some day and both grow spines and cease behaving like doormats.

[FirstTimeVoterAt37]

135. We welcome their hatred!

[bobburgster]

136. Welcome to DU!

Keep fighting1 There is a lot of money and advertising against us, but we can't give up, for America's sake.

[CatWoman]

139. Man, I love you

:)

:loveya:

[orbitalman]

140. I too, appreciate your presence....

As an impoverished homeowner fighting my own battle, I appreciate your help in getting us out of the ditch. :hi: :hi: :thumbsup: :dem: :fistbump: :applause: :patriot:

[AzDar]

141. This has gotten me more worked up than my niece gets about Justin Bieber...

I am such a geek. :woohoo:


Grayson For President 2016!

[NJmaverick]

142. Welcome and thank you!

:hi:

[Kajsa]

144. Welcome to DU!

And thank you for speaking up!

I am proud to be one of your supporters.

:)

[Arugula Latte]

147. I wish we could get 434 more Alan Graysons in the House!

We stand with you! :patriot:

[Loki]

148. You've been saying what we wish our reps would say

even what we wish we could say on the floor of the House. Good luck Representative Grayson. I hope the good people of Florida realize how lucky they truly are. I live in Texas and haven't had any representation since I moved here over 12 years ago.

[grahamhgreen]

149. Donating! (again) can someone tell Alan the easiest way to set up a journal?

You're the first congressman who my nephew voted for (who just joined the Navy, BTW)

[kestrel91316]

150. Heh heh. Oh, and a hearty welcome to DU, Alan! We lurvs ya!

[Plucketeer]

152. Just WOW!

Dear honorable congressman Grayson.

First, let me note that you are one of a very select few reps that DESERVE the title of "Honorable" in front of your name. :patriot:

Second, it's an honor for US DUers to have you join us. You're a HERO here, if you weren't already aware of that. :kick:

Third, looking to the future.... Let's propel you on a fast track to the nation's highest office. How utterly refreshing it would be to have someone speak with such straightforward and frank clarity to the majority of the DC crowd that's currently wed to special interests.
Please! Keep charging into the enemies encampments and exposing their hypocritical falsehoods. Once you render their weapons impotent, they'll be exposed as the phonies they really are. I/we love you man! :loveya:

PS: sent you a few more bucks yesterday. More to follow!

[AAAProgressive]

155. OT but important!

Sarah Palin's speech in San Diego: Sarah, the Demagogue, comes unglued - Exclusive recording
http://palingates.blogspot.com/2010/10/sarah-palins-speech-in-san-diego-sarah.html
A must listen - also transcribed.

[berni_mccoy]

157. Welcome to DU

[JustAnotherGen]

156. Please move to New Jersey

I'd love to see Leonard Lance ousted by you!

[Blue Owl]

158. K&R

Crush their sorry asses, Alan!

[Suji to Seoul]

159. Alan, my family has already donated. I spent an hour speaking to your

worker on my magic Jack phone number in China.

And before some asshat uses this as a way to attack you, all of us are American citizens. We just work in China.

Love you, your positions and everything about you. We need 535 of you in the Congress and you in the White House!!!

[blondie58]

160. YOU are my hero!!

welcome!! If only more politicians were like you!

[billymayshere]

161. I stand with Grayson

Thank you so much for your service congressman, I gave you 50 bucks last week and if I can afford more you will get it. I love you Congressman Grayson!

[USArmyParatrooper]

162. Go get 'em Rep. Grayson!

Keep up the good work.

[ihavenobias]

163. # 345 n/t

[NoSheep]

164. Welcome to DU!

[me b zola]

165. Welcome to DU!

You've had our backs, now we have yours. :thumbsup:

[Kalyke]

166. Welcome to DU!

So glad you (or your staff) are here and reading what real liberals are saying.

I already take your newsletter, even though I can't vote for you (I live in Teabagger Central: East Tennessee - I swear, it's amazing how stupid the people in my community are. If I listen to local talk radio for five minutes, I'm left disheartened and sad at how misinformed most of the citizens - citizens earning an average of $35,000 a year for a family of four - are in this area).

Keep giving me some good talking points to reach out to the people in my area! Nice to have you at DU.

[zonkers]

167. Yay, Alan!

[AlecBGreen]

168. we thank you!!!

we are very proud of your passion and your commitment. Thank you!!

[LiberalLovinLug]

169. You are such an inspiration

I just wish the DLC would recognize that going out and standing up for REAL Democratic principles and not backing down or resist thinking they can look "moderate" by capitulating on principles, is the best direction.

[Scurrilous]

170. K & R

:thumbsup:

[Commie Pinko Dirtbag]

171. If you're the real deal, let me tell you something important.

You should have kept the goatee. It makes you look more badass.

[Guilded Lilly]

173. Welcome to your second home! Have a snack :) n/t

[Soylent Brice]

177. K&R

[kjackson227]

178. K&R for one of my favorite congress people :)

[JDPriestly]

180. We support you, Rep. Grayson. (Already sent our modest contribution.)

[madmax]

181. kick

[sabrina 1]

182. They WON'T take you out!

You are one of the best members of Congress and people know that.

:kick: and rec

[Swamp Rat]

184. The Florida GOP are firing off all their canons.... big money, big canons... little hearts

You have them running scared!! :D :kick:

[Pisces]

185. Welcome Mr. Grayson!!!!!!! I love your boldness!!!

[NEOhiodemocrat]

186. Welcome to DU

Alan Grayson is what a Democratic Representative should be! We need more politicians with guts who vote for the people.

[d_b]

187. Helped, k&r'd

[Joanne98]

189. WE LOVE YOU ALAN!

:yourock:

[AC_Mem]

190. You are my hero!

Rep Grayson, welcome to DU! I wish all the dems that we voted in stood up the way you do. I hope to move to Orlando soon so that I can personally help you achieve your goals.

Contribution on the way!

Annette/Memphis

[nolabear]

191. Thank you for being there for us. We'll be there for you. Together we can make this country better

[chill_wind]

193. My favorite Democrat to send my small $ to. Love you.

[closeupready]

194. You're like FDR, lol - and more power to you!

:woohoo: K&R

[amyrose2712]

195. TY.

[Quantess]

196. Hi Alan Grayson!

You're the best! :hi:

[eridani]

197. Grayson for President in 2016!! n/t

[wryter2000]

198. Woot! Look who's here

Welcome, Congressman Grayson. :applause:

[Uncle Joe]

199. Welocme to D.U. Alan and keep up the good work.

:thumbsup: :hi:

[L0oniX]

200. Thank you for joining us.

[bluesmail]

201. Yup, you sure have gotten their attention, welcome Sir.

:thumbsup:

[Naturyl]

202. Welcome Congressmasn Grayson. Jesus has a message for you.

"Well done, good and faithful servant."

No, I didn't hear that from him personally - I read it in the Bible. Maybe your right-wing opponents should try cracking one open sometime.

[Gabi Hayes]

203. a hearty virtual handshake, and an accompanying question:

is this you in the corner?



well, two questions:

when are your colleagues going to wise up and play the 'game' like you do?

[SargeUNN]

204. I seriously doubt this is the congressman himself

I have interviewed Grayson 2 times and know a little about how busy his schedule is. I can't see him taking time to come here and post, and if you think about it, he doesn't schedule his own interviews but are handled by his staff.

[nolabear]

216. That's okay; think of it as virtual cheering for the speech and happiness at being recognized.

[pacalo]

206. I'm already on your e-mailing list, but good to see you here, sir!

Thanks for all you do.

:hi:

[usregimechange]

208. kick

[RetroLounge]

210. Welcome!

You rock!

K&R

RL

[neobeetle]

211. Welcome to the underground Alan!!

:yourock: :fistbump:

[Raksha]

212. Congratulations on being No. 1, Mr. Grayson...

and WELCOME TO DEMOCRATIC UNDERGROUND!!! :toast:

[Divine Discontent]

213. Grayson to Victory! Right here in FL & loving your commercials, the football one is great as a

"pro" Grayson spot, and, heck, all the ones slamming Webster's corruption are great, especially the toll one, but I would HOPE that the women of this district are deeply offended by Webster's per-"version" of faith.

[Devil_Fish]

214. Welcome to DU, Please don't be a stranger.

If you can harness the collective power of a message board such as DU, I truly believe you could solve all of the worlds problems.

[zeemike]

215. I would help if I could.

But all I have is moral suport....can't even vote for you....but that could change.
But I can K&R this post and I know there are some here that can help and will.
And I am glad you posted here...you are somewhat of a DU hero.

[Irishonly]

217. Welcome to DU

You are a hero in this house!

[Octafish]

219. Keep giving 'em hell!

It's the truth.

And it's why we love ya, man.

PS: A hearty welcome to DU, Mr. Grayson!

[DeSwiss]

220. K&R

You never got back to me about your amenability toward being cloned.

- How bout it???? Hmmm????

[musiclawyer]

221. I sent money last week; will send more next

Personally I am a great admirer of the GOP fear tactic. Simply turn the tables on them

If you vote GOP you are voting for amoral foreign corporations to dicate what happens domestically, for more jobs going overseas, for less and more expensive healthcare, for a less safe and stable retirement, and for endless war that puts your kids and grandkids in harms way. Simple. Factual.

[Raine]

222. WELCOME to DU

so proud to have you among us! :pals:

[tosh]

224. Kick, rec & done...

with gratitude.:patriot:

[KathieG]

225. Welcome! I'm so lucky to have you as my rep!

[readmoreoften]

226. And that's why you're one of the few Democrats left I'd vote for.

Someday I'd love to vote for you for President.

[xxqqqzme]

227. If it is really you. Mr Grayson -

would you do me a little favor? Tell D rohrabacher to retire so we can elect some to really represent us here in Orange County? I'g tell him myself but he never shows up here anymore.

[TxVietVet]

228. I've supported Rep. Grayson in this campaign

and now I'm doubling up to help my Senator, Russ Feingold, to keep his seat. He's the only Democratic PROGRESSIVE in the Senate. He's the only one who voted against the so-called "patriot" Act.

If you can, send a few bucks to Grayson and Feingold. Any little bit will help. Rep. Grayson PREPESENTS THE PEOPLE, NOT AND IDEOLOGY.

Get out and vote.

[Melissa G]

229. Alan Grayson is AMAZING!!!

:yourock: Welcome to DU!!!

[donheld]

230. Much love to you Congressman.

Can you be cloned?

[Rosa Luxemburg]

231. Is this really you?

cool!

[coffeenap]

233. YOU ARE THE REASON WE CAN KEEP HOPING!!

Welcome to DU. Please stay--please read--please share us with other members of Congress--with the appropriate caveats, of course. :)

[Rex]

234. They want your voice gone from Congress! Repukes can't stand

the fact that you are bold enough to speak the truth! Keep swinging that big hammer! You have my full support!

[pa28]

235. Alan.

No sure if it's really you but I hope so. I consider you to be America's Congressman.

In any case I'm watching your race with interest because I think you've really tested a fatal flaw with party strategy.

Nobody out there admits to being a liberal but if you quiz them on individual issues you find they are liberals in principle. I've always thought if a congressman was brave enough to test the idea that liberal ideals are actually majority ideas he'd be rewarded.

You were actually bold enough to risk your seat and test the idea.

So, even though you are in a right leaning swing district in a tough election year corporate interests have seen fit to air drop a load of multi-million dollar sharks into your race in an effort to get rid of you. Seems like a lot of cost and effort for some lonely guy peddling a fringe ideology.

A more likely conclusion is that they are scared to death of you. In any case I want to thank you again because I know you are in a tough race and if you overcome the massive spending, the massive odds against you and win it's going to be a lesson the party can't deny.

[ProChoiceGrandma]

236. Rep. Grayson, please come visit Palingates-we love you too!

I love your powerful messages to the Republicans, keep it up!

Next time Sarah Palin attempts to malign you, suggest she take a breathalyzer test. Here we all thought Sarah was a tea-totaler teabagger because she frowned at Todd drinking beer in the garage... a new revelation may explain why all her screeches are disjointed word salads. Seems she had not ONE but TWO Baileys whiskeys BEFORE 9 A.M. on this flight from Portland to LA. IMO, that sounds like the actions of an alcoholic. Perhaps she has been hiding more than just a fake pregnancy:

http://palingates.blogspot.com/2010/10/sarah-palin-caught-red-handed-road-trip.html

[Whoa_Nelly]

237. Would hope Mr. Grayson would come back on to thank all here who support him

...just sayin'...

Am glad You are a DU member, Mr. Grayson. By partcipating and speaking out here, you also give hope.

[Yuugal]

240. Thanks for fighting the good fight!

I'm going to give right now. Thank you for fighting so hard for us on the public option as well as many other key issues. Wish we had a prez like you!

[David Zephyr]

241. Congressman Grayson!

If the Congress had just twenty more of you, we could change this nation.

Your mom is pretty cool, too!

:hi: