Victory! Scott Kleeb Win Makes Democratic Courage Three for Three
U.S. Senate candidate Scott Kleeb, the first of Democratic Courage's Daring Dozen candidates, won his primary last night with 69 percent of the vote. Democratic Courage president Glenn Hurowitz wrote the following message to Democratic Courage members:
Dear Supporter,
I have some great news to report: Nebraska U.S. Senate candidate Scott Kleeb, the first of Democratic Courage's Daring Dozen candidates, won his primary last night with 69 percent of the vote! Thanks to everyone who contributed to help make this victory possible.
This is a great win for progressives. Scott is a champion in fighting the climate crisis, expanding health care, and bringing the war in Iraq to a responsible end. His victory in a conservative state (while being outspent) shows that his brand of courage can work anywhere (it also makes Democratic Courage three for three in congressional primaries!).
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Now Scott has to take on Republican Mike Johanns, President Bush's former agriculture secretary, in the general election. As agriculture secretary, Johanns was one of the worst of the Bush cronies. A faithful follower of Big Ag, he was a disaster for American consumers, family farmers, and the environment. He actually promoted reversing a ban on allowing meat from diseased cows ("downer cattle") into the food supply; he backed wider use of pesticides; and he has supported policies that make it hard for family farmers to survive without selling out to the Big Ag companies.
This election represents a clear choice: courageous progressive vs. Bush crony.
Can you help Scott create a crony-free Senate by contributing $25, $50, $100?
http://www.actblue.com/page/kleebcourage
Thanks for all your support.
Sincerely,
Glenn Hurowitz
P.S. Today at 4 pm ET, I'll be answering questions about my book, Fear and Courage in the Democratic Party, in a live online book salon at the wonderful website Open Left; I hope you can join the conversation! http://www.openleft.com
P.P.S. Cronies have made the laws for long enough! Can you contribute $25, $50, or $100 to help Scott win?
http://www.actblue.com/page/kleebcourage
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