Job one: Deport Sensenbrenner from the House!

[undeterred]

(repost)

This is a congressional seat (WI-5) that is never listed as being "in play". Sensenbrenner has had the seat for 28 years without a serious challenger from either party. Its the most conservative district in Wisconsin, and he is one of the most powerful and wealthy men in Congress.

In 2004 a professor from UW Milwaukee named Bryan Kennedy became the Democratic candidate and ran against Sensenbrenner, losing roughly 2:1 (67-33) or thereabouts. Many people think its hopeless for anyone to try to beat Sensenbrenner... we just have to wait for the inevitable aging process to run its course.

But Kennedy has been hard at work building the party around WI, recruiting people to run for State and Local offices, and building networks in his district. Meanwhile, Sensenbrenner has been stirring up the country with his extreme stand on immigration. While Kennedy is knocking on doors and talking to voters in his congressional district, Sensenbrenner is out promoting the immigration bill around the country. Clearly, he thinks the seat is his and he doesn't even need to campaign.

Poll numbers as of 2 weeks ago show Sensenbrenner at 49% and Kennedy at 41% with 10% undecided. This is HUGE! Sensenbrenner is losing steam because of his own actions and complete identification with Bush, who the country is getting sick of. He's probably going to campaign on the tired old theme of "only the Republicans can keep you safe and secure".

Meanwhile, Kennedy and his supporters are out in the district every day talking to voters, spreading the word. Guess what! Republican women are sick of war mongering and worried about the loss of rights for women in this country! Kennedy has signed the Declaration of Peace and is endorsed by NARAL. His support is steadily building, while Sensenbrenner's is declining.

I'm working on the Kennedy campaign even though I live outside the district and I can tell you he's a wonderful candidate and has progressive values. Working for him fills me with HOPE for the future of this country. This is now in the realm of the POSSIBLE.

Have hope. Volunteer for a campaign. Contribute in whatever way you can. We CAN get our country back.


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[rodeodance]

1. Thanks, and Very good news to hear------

[undeterred]

3. I hope the "kick out the incumbents" trend continues!

[Parche]

2. kennedy

Hey, I am in Oregon, and I am supporting Bryan Kennedy anyway I can
I want to get Sensenbrenner out big time
These are good polls, but we need to fight like we are down by 40

Anything I can do I will help Bryan win

[undeterred]

4. thank you!

Believe me, we're fighting for a win here in WI.

[dragonlady]

5. undeterred is absolutely right

I too help out with the Kennedy campaign as much as possible, and it's wonderful to see. The momentum is growing toward the finale on election day when all the frustration with Sensenbrenner will come to a climax and the district will sweep him away in favor of a progressive, principled new representative. Granted, there is lots to do between now and then to make it happen. Every bit of help of whatever type--volunteering or financial contributions--will bring us closer.

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6. kick!

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7. kick!

[midnight]

8. Good info. Let's hope that the 10% that is undecided

will vote Kennedy.

[undeterred]

9. Kennedy is as fantastic as Sensenbrenner is horrible

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[Pushed To The Left]

10. Kicked and recommended! n/t

[babylonsister]

11. I had no idea this race was so close. Thanks, and yea!

And Hastert isn't in play, is he? Or perhaps Sibel Edmonds will be allowed to talk, and we'll see him frogmarched!
Thanks for your optimism!

[bleever]

12. I'm wishing and hoping and praying,

and knowing, that Bryan Kennedy represents the people of this district more than Mr. Sensenbrenner.

[undeterred]

15. 28 years of S

For too many years, the people of WI-5 haven't had a choice.

[dragonlady]

13. Kick for overnight!

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[undeterred]

14. morning kick!

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[LeftHander]

16. My district....I will help....

I went door to door last time for Bryan...

Ready to get out there again.

[undeterred]

17. We need you!

Contact the campaign through the website if you're not on the mailing list for volunteer opportunities already.

[undeterred]

18. kicking for a great candidate!

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