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What a day for Nick!
From John Edwards:
I am constantly amazed - but never surprised - by the power of our online community. More than 25,000 people participated in One America Votes to help decide which Congressional races should be my top priorities for fundraising help this fall. I thank you.
With so many strong Democratic candidates, the competition was fierce. I am pleased to announce the two top vote-getters: Patty Wetterling (MN-06) and former U.S. Rep. Nick Lampson (TX-22).
Already in this election cycle, I've raised $6.65 million for Democrats and I'm committed to helping as many candidates as possible before November. I'm looking forward to heading to Minnesota and Texas to headline fundraisers for these two outstanding candidates this fall.
Following her son Jacob's abduction at age 11 in 1989, Patty Wetterling became one of the leading child safety advocates in the nation. Her work helped states pass tough laws to track sex offenders and contributed to the enactment of the national Amber Alert system. Now she's on the verge of picking up another seat to win a Democratic majority.
Down in Texas, Nick Lampson signed up to take on Tom DeLay last year and has continued to mount an aggressive challenge ever since. Republicans in the 22nd district are in disarray now that DeLay's name has to remain on the ballot, and Lampson is well-positioned to return to Congress, where he previously served four terms.
Both candidates will work hard to build One America when they go to Washington, D.C. With each passing day, Democrats gain momentum for winning control of both houses of Congress.
Our online community is working hard to drive that momentum - keeping activists informed and bringing unprecedented numbers of new people into the democratic process. It's nothing short of revolutionary, and I thank you for your work.
This November, the stakes could not be higher. We have the chance to begin to build One America - One America where everyone who works hard has something to show for it, where workers get a fair day's pay for a fair day's work, and where college is within reach for young people from every background. We have the chance to begin to restore America's reputation in the world and lead on the great challenges of our time - putting a stop to genocide and human rights violations around the globe and ending poverty inside and outside our borders.
Over the next 90 days, I'll be working hard to help Democrats committed to building One America that works for all of us. I hope you will continue to do whatever you can to turn our momentum into a decisive victory. Thank you, again, for participating in One America Votes.
Your friend,
John
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