Anyone receive an email from Barbara Boxer

[n2mark]

asking where we go next. My thought was, she is asking us what candidates should they support? Need help on this.

[WearyOne]

1. I wish I did. She's one of my heros

[Crunchy Frog]

21. Here's a link to her PAC website.

https://www.changethecongress.com/index.asp

It has a place where you can sign up to recieve emails.

[WearyOne]

23. many thanks..although I'm not American I've watched Barbara

Boxer at work and she gives me great hope. Good to able to follow what she's up to.

[Blue_In_AK]

2. I got that e-mail, too,

but I don't know how to respond either.

[REACTIVATED IN CT]

3. Yes, I rec'd it too

She (her PAC) is planning to make contributions totaling $10,000 IIRC and she wants her supporters input as to who to give the $ to. Didn't she list 4 candidates to chose from in the email msg?

[Career Prole]

4. I don't get it. This one?

Sometimes, with all the important issues that we're fighting for every day, it's easy to lose track of the big picture. From debating John Bolton's UN nomination to repealing the global gag rule and stopping the EPA's program of testing pesticide on our children, things are coming fast and furious.

But even in the midst of all of this, we've got to step back from time to time to see where we are and plan for where we're going. In 19 months, we're going to take back the Senate for the American people by winning a Democratic majority -- and we've got to start now, by supporting those Democratic incumbents in tough races.

On May 1st, PAC for a Change will be making a $10,000 contribution to the re-election campaign of one of my Democratic colleagues ($5,000 for the primary election and $5,000 for the general election). And I want you to tell us where to send it.

Choose the Senator for PAC for a Change's next contribution -- vote today!

15 Democratic Senators are up for re-election in 2006, and some of them will be involved in very competitive campaigns. We've already contributed $10,000 to Robert Byrd's campaign -- in fact, as soon as I learned that he was running for his record ninth term, we made a contribution to help him fend off what are expected to be vicious attacks from the right-wing.

But we've selected 4 more of those 15 who may well need our help the most:

Senator Kent Conrad (D-ND), running for re-election in a key battleground state, is a renowned advocate of fiscal discipline and the protection of the Social Security and Medicare trust funds -- and because of that, George Bush is personally recruiting his opponent.

Senator Ben Nelson (D-NE), running for re-election from the Republican-leaning state of Nebraska, has been a champion of a prescription drug benefit for seniors, as well as improved veterans benefits and a national energy strategy that includes renewable fuels.

Senator Bill Nelson (D-FL), running for his second Senate term in 2006 from the key state of Florida, serves alongside me on the Foreign Relations Committee -- and recently joined me to force the EPA to stop its immoral program of testing pesticides on kids.

Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) made history in 2000 when she became the first woman from the State of Michigan elected to the United States Senate, defeating incumbent Spencer Abraham. Abraham later went on to become George Bush's Energy Secretary, without knowing what the words "energy conservation" mean, and the Republicans are desperate to win back her seat.
Each of these four Senators is a tremendous legislator, good friend, and key Democratic leader. Over the next 19 months, I know we'll be helping all of them, in one way or another. But today you can deliver a financial boost to one of their re-election efforts, just as their campaigns are getting underway.

Who should receive PAC for a Change's next 2006 contribution? Vote now!

PAC for a Change is going to be on the frontlines of the effort to take back the Senate in 2006 -- fighting for our issues, reaching out to the voters, and providing financial support to our Democratic candidates and incumbents.

You're a critical part of that -- I can't do it without you. That's why we're inviting you to participate today, and again as we raise more funds in the coming weeks and months, as we decide where to send our next contribution for the 2006 elections.

Thanks for your help. Please vote now!

In Friendship,

Barbara Boxer

[anitar1]

8. Kent Conrad ND n/t

[Digit]

5. I received it, too.

[Patchuli]

6. We voted for

Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-MI!

[Nite Owl]

7. I got it

I don't really like any of them though.

:dilemma: :shrug:

[cry baby]

9. I got that, too...

thinking before I answer back. Any thoughts?

[n2mark]

10. I want to reply but don't know how to reply

[cry baby]

11. My brain is fried today...I'll have to revisit the email tomorrow.

[proud patriot]

12. Yes I recieved it

:hi:

[jlayson]

13. Listen.. .the voice come thru the music

Stabenow (D-MI!.. ya could read it ...stab em now

[Cleita]

14. Here's the letter.

Dear XXXXX,

Sometimes, with all the important issues that we're fighting for every day, it's easy to lose track of the big picture. From debating John Bolton's UN nomination to repealing the global gag rule and stopping the EPA's program of testing pesticide on our children, things are coming fast and furious.


But even in the midst of all of this, we've got to step back from time to time to see where we are and plan for where we're going. In 19 months, we're going to take back the Senate for the American people by winning a Democratic majority -- and we've got to start now, by supporting those Democratic incumbents in tough races.


On May 1st, PAC for a Change will be making a $10,000 contribution to the re-election campaign of one of my Democratic colleagues ($5,000 for the primary election and $5,000 for the general election). And I want you to tell us where to send it.


Choose the Senator for PAC for a Change's next contribution -- vote today!


15 Democratic Senators are up for re-election in 2006, and some of them will be involved in very competitive campaigns. We've already contributed $10,000 to Robert Byrd's campaign -- in fact, as soon as I learned that he was running for his record ninth term, we made a contribution to help him fend off what are expected to be vicious attacks from the right-wing.


But we've selected 4 more of those 15 who may well need our help the most:


Senator Kent Conrad (D-ND), running for re-election in a key battleground state, is a renowned advocate of fiscal discipline and the protection of the Social Security and Medicare trust funds -- and because of that, George Bush is personally recruiting his opponent.


Senator Ben Nelson (D-NE), running for re-election from the Republican-leaning state of Nebraska, has been a champion of a prescription drug benefit for seniors, as well as improved veterans benefits and a national energy strategy that includes renewable fuels.


Senator Bill Nelson (D-FL), running for his second Senate term in 2006 from the key state of Florida, serves alongside me on the Foreign Relations Committee -- and recently joined me to force the EPA to stop its immoral program of testing pesticides on kids.


Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) made history in 2000 when she became the first woman from the State of Michigan elected to the United States Senate, defeating incumbent Spencer Abraham. Abraham later went on to become George Bush's Energy Secretary, without knowing what the words "energy conservation" mean, and the Republicans are desperate to win back her seat.
Each of these four Senators is a tremendous legislator, good friend, and key Democratic leader. Over the next 19 months, I know we'll be helping all of them, in one way or another. But today you can deliver a financial boost to one of their re-election efforts, just as their campaigns are getting underway.


Who should receive PAC for a Change's next 2006 contribution? Vote now!


PAC for a Change is going to be on the frontlines of the effort to take back the Senate in 2006 -- fighting for our issues, reaching out to the voters, and providing financial support to our Democratic candidates and incumbents.


You're a critical part of that -- I can't do it without you. That's why we're inviting you to participate today, and again as we raise more funds in the coming weeks and months, as we decide where to send our next contribution for the 2006 elections.


Thanks for your help. Please vote now!


In Friendship,


Barbara Boxer


P.S. Once you've cast your vote at http://ga4.org/boxer2004/aprilvote, please forward this email to everyone you know and invite them to vote for their favorite candidate as well!

I think she has told us who she wants and wants us to vote for our favorites.

[mmonk]

15. Haven't checked my email

this evening but I received a letter from her recently about getting candidates re-elected.

[MazeRat7]

16. Well if she wants my support she is going to have to show me

when an where her mentioned lackies stood up to Bush on the issues I see as critical.

I am not picky, just small things like: The war in Iraq and taxes would be a good start.

If these senators voted no, then hey.. lets get behind them. If, on the other hand, they are as spineless as the rest of the dems... then no. Find someone else.

MZr7

[xxqqqzme]

17. came here looking 4 assistance also

No help here....trying 2 figure out which needs the 10K the most....which state do we need....isn't Michigan safe? or is MI mississippi? I'm so confused. Wish Feingold had been listed.

[Crunchy Frog]

25. Feingold wouldn't have made much sense.

He just won a new 6 year term by a landslide. These 4 are Senators who are going to up in the next election cycle, and whose seats may under serious threat from the Repukes.

[xxqqqzme]

26. really? I just got a

pledge letter from him. Although I live in CA, I have donated to his campaigns in the past. B4 Dr. Dean, I had only donated 2 Wellstone & Feingold.

[Crunchy Frog]

28. He very likely has a PAC, just like Boxer does.

However, I believe that he just won reelection to his Senate seat by a large margin. He probably is using the contributions the same way Boxer is, to help other Democrats either get elected or keep their seats.

The money Boxer is talking about in her letter is strictly for helping Democrats who will be struggling for reelection next year.

[xxqqqzme]

18. kickin' this

hopin more people see it & respond.

[Pushed To The Left]

19. I got it, too!

I'll need to find out some more information on those candidates. I'm not that familiar with any of them. I'll check www.ontheissues.org and see if they are listed and where they stand on important issues.

[Crunchy Frog]

20. I got it.

I don't know much about any of the candidates listed other than both the Nelsons are kind of conservative.

I'd appreciate any feedback too.

[Pushed To The Left]

22. Here are some links!

http://www.ontheissues.org/MI/Debbie_Stabenow.htm

http://www.ontheissues.org/Senate/Kent_Conrad.htm

http://www.issues2002.org/Senate/Bill_Nelson.htm

http://www.issues2002.org/Senate/Ben_Nelson.htm

[Crunchy Frog]

24. I just read on another blog, the opinion that

Bill Nelson's seat is the only one at serious risk. I'm wondering if someone who knows more about these 4 Senators has an opinion on that assessement.

Bill Nelson is too conservative for my tastes, but at this point I think the priority is keeping Senate seats in Democratic hands. This may be especially pivotal in the state of Florida.

[xxqqqzme]

27. special interest ratings from

ProjectVoteSmart

Bill Nelson - Florida
2004
NARAL - 100%
NRL - 0%
Planned Parenthood (Senate) '96 -'03 - 100%

ACLU - 67% - '03-'04.
Republican Liberty Caucus on personal liberties 35% - '03.

NAACP - 88% - '03-'04
Arab American Institute 25% - '03

Conservative Index - The John Birch Society - 56% - Fall '04
Christian Coalition - 16% - '04

American Conservative Union - 4% - '04

NEA - 91% - '03 (that terrorist group?)

League of Conservation Voters 84% - '03-'04
Sierra Club 80% - '03

Family Research Council - 0% - '04
Children's Defense Fund - 100% - '03-'04.

Jews for Peace in Palestine and Israel - 0% - '03

AFL-CIO - 100% - '04

American Bar Association - 100% - '01-02

Alliance for Retired Americans - 100% - '03

People for the American Way - 77% - '01-'02

Disabled Veterans of America - 100% - '04

Ben Nelson - Nebraska
NARAL - 0% - '04
National Right to Life - 91% - '03-'04
1996-2003 - Planned Parenthood (Senate) - 20%

ACLU - 33% - '03-'04

NAACP - 61% - '03-'04.

League of Conservation Voters - 32% - '03-'04

Family Research Council - 67% - '04 c

OK, I've seen enough

Debbie Stabenow - Michigan

NARAL - 100% - '04
National Right to Life Committee - 0% - '03-'04

ACLU - 78% - '03-'04

NAACP - 100% - '03-'04
Arab American Institute - 50% - '04

League of Conservation Voters - 88% - '03-'04
Sierra Club 60% - '03

Family Research Council 0% - '04
Children's Defense Fund - 100% - '03-'04

Jews for Peace in Palestine and Israel's position, received a rating of -3 in '03-'04

AFL-CIO - 100% - '04

Kent Conrad - North Dakota
NARAL - 20% - '04
National Right to Life Committee - 55% - '03-'04.

ACLU - 44% - '03-'04

Arab American Institute - 0% - '04
NAACP - 94% - '03-'04
National Hispanic Leadership Agenda - 75% - '01-'02

NEA - 91% - '03

League of Conservation Voters - 60% - '03-'04
Sierra Club - 50% - '03

Family Research Council - 17% - '04
Children's Defense Fund - 100% - '03-'04

Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence - 66% - '88-'03 (Senate) or '91-'03 (House)

AFL-CIO - 100% - '04

People for the American Way - 77% - '01-'02

Disabled Veterans of America - 100% - '04