I am working every day to end the war and protect people at risk, and I know how easy it is to sit in judgment of others and make unilateral pronouncements and promises you're in no position to deliver. I'd rather avoid that kind of "woulda coulda shoulda" rhetoric, but that's not the important consideration. This is: Either Ben Cardin will be our next Senator or else Michael Steele will win, empowering the worst right wing extremists. This is so important to Peace Voters because Ben Cardin delivered on the critical votes that matter most, and won the highest marks from peace groups for his voting record.
Oct 31, 2006

2006 Elections
Working for Democratic Majorities
I work with Progressive Democrats of America, various MeetUp.com groups, MoveOn.org and Democracy for America - all of which endorse and support Democratic control of the House and Senate. I stand for the issues by working for the issues every day. I make no apologies for working to help John Conyers will return as the Chair of the House Judiciary Committee replacing Right wing anti-immigrant extremist Sensenbrenner next January and Russ Feingold will assume the Chair of the Senate Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights and Property Rights.
Oct 10, 2006

2006 Elections
Rove Republicans Trying to "Steele" Senate
In his ubiquitous ads Michael Steele says Maryland needs a "new kind of Senator." Considering that he's angling to replace Paul Sarbannes, a smart, kind and effective leader, Steele's change can only be for the worse. Few would trade a sterling Senator for shameless Steele who wrote asking me for money to run more of these ads.

Perhaps the biggest lie Steele tells is that he has "a clear vision for changing business-as-usual in Washington, D.C." Considering Steele's unquestioning and unalloyed support for the Bush / Cheney policies and his embrace of Karl Rove and right wing tactics, it's clear that Steele has no intent to change anything in Washington. Except to make Maryland an unwitting enabler of continued right wing extremism. Long story short, if you work for a living, the Republicans want to "Steele" your money and give it to their elite powerful campaign contributors. Don't let Steele lie to you about what he wants to do to you.
Oct 10, 2006

2006 Elections
Recovering from the Hackett/Brown Train Wreck
Mike Hersh writes: I wish this whole thing went down differently, but this trainwreck was coming for a long time. Without pointing fingers - I like and respect both Brown and Hackett - I ask: What should we do now? After much discussion about this firestorm with smart people I trust and like, I understand and recognize that good people are angry for two reasons - one good, one misplaced. Some assume Sherrod Brown is a corporate GOP-lite wimp. I believe they will change their minds about this and support Brown once they know his record. That anger is misplaced. But people also resent the heavy-handed tactics employed to push Hackett out of the race. So do I, and for the same reasons our friends have mentioned.
Feb 15, 2006

2006 Elections
We Need Christine Cegelis in Congress
Mike Hersh writes: This is the home stretch. Help us win with a rising progressive leader. The Illinois primary is March 21st. Progressive Democrats of America activists and other progressives from across the USA are contributing time and money generously. We have a clear choice: support a progressive leader or watch an inexperienced candidate run in a district she doesn't know, risking a loss in November that would hand the Delay crowd another seat in Congress. The stakes are high! This is probably the most important political commitment you can make in the current election cycle.
Feb 11, 2006