DFA and DFR members: please support Bill Hedrick for Congress at this crucial time...

Written by: Anja on Jun 18, 2009 12:54 PM EDT

Linked to groups: Democracy for Riverside

Linked to campaigns: Bill Hedrick for Congress

In 2008, Bill Hedrick came within 2 percent of unseating a 16 year Republican incumbent (Ken Calvert) in the 44th CD in California.  That near upset caught the attention of both political parties.  The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) has now targeted this seat as being in play for 2010.  However, the Republican party has also targeted the seat as one of ten they want to retain in 2010 and they have already begun fundraising for Mr. Calvert.

With both parties actively involved in the race, Bill will need to raise a million dollars.  The DCCC will help us raise some of that money but only after the first $200,000 - $250,000 is raised right here in the district.  Though it may sound unfair, that stipulation is put on every candidate the DCCC works with to ensure there is legitimate grassroots support for the candidate within his or her district.

The campaign has been told that the June 30 filing deadline is a critical financial benchmark and, as such, we are asking all of our supporters to please step up now and give what you can.  We realize the election is still 16 months away and $200,000 sounds like an impossible goal to reach, but the truth is: if everyone gives $20 or $30 and asks all of their friends and family to also give that amount, we can make it.

Let's show that the 44th Congressional District in California, with the support of DFA members nationwide, can make this benchmark and thus will show its unyielding  determination:

To elect BILL HEDRICK in 2010!

Click to donate:  http://www.actblue.com/page/dfa-hedrick

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