I wanted to take this opportunity to update the daily kos community on the progress of our campaign with just a few days to go before the primaries.
I am pleased to report our campaign is stronger than ever. With the record democratic turnout we have been seeing in primaries across the country, it is clear that voters are ready for a departure from the failed policies of the Bush years.
Ohio’s 16th district is no different, and we have been hearing the call clearly. We have a tremendous opportunity to bring new leadership to this district which hasn’t been represented by a Democrat in over 50 years.
I am very grateful to Wes Clark, Votevets, and Progressive Patriots, as well as the DCCC’s Red 2 Blue program, for the support they have given us and for highlighting the importance of this race.
We already have a great team in place working long hours in the field, and recently launched a new website johnforcongress.com.
One thing I’d like to highlight in particular from my site is my Veterans Pledge. Those of you who are familiar with my campaign know that issues effecting veteran and military families are extremely important to me.
President Bush has asked a tremendous amount of our military men and women in recent years. As a major in the US Air Force Reserves, I believe strongly in defending my county. But I also believe that we must keep our promises to our veterans, to repay them for their service and sacrifice. President Bush has failed to do this.
My website features a personal pledge of support to our nation’s veterans and military families.
Please read the pledge and add your support.
I am also very excited to report that our campaign has taken the opportunity, before the republican attack machine kicks into high gear, to launch our first television ad, which is below.
One challenge our campaign faces is the expense of running in the Cleveland media market, though the working class towns in Stark, Wayne, Ashland and Medina counties are well south of Cleveland.
Your contribution today will help us spread our message and define this race early.
Thank you for your support. I hope you can continue to spread the word about our campaign, and the historic opportunity we have in the 16th District.
I will be available until 2:30 to respond to comments or answer any questions.
Sincerely,
John Boccieri