Rob Miller:SC-02: Thanks A Million

[cal04]

http://www.dailykos.com/story/2009/9/11/780703/-SC-02:-Thanks-A-Million!

Hello Kossacks! And thanks so much for your unbelievably generous support of my campaign: together we've raised over $1 million in small contributions--in less than 48 hours. I honestly cannot believe what YOU have done, and I can’t possibly let you know how grateful I am.

When I first ran against Joe Wilson in 2008, I did it knowing that, like a lot of Americans, I would be fighting an uphill battle. Wilson—as his childish display the other night made clear—does not represent the people of my district, but the insurance industry that fattens his campaign wallet.

And if that tantrum were all he was guilty of, it would be bad enough. But he has hurt the people of South Carolina not merely with his words, but his actions. Because of the kind of "representation" we’ve gotten from Mr. Wilson, parts of my district have seen so many jobs sent overseas that almost one-quarter of the residents are unemployed. These corporate giveaways may be great for Mr. Wilson’s campaign account, and for Big Finance, but not for Allendale, South Carolina. I know this not only as a South Carolinian, but a husband, father, and owner of a small business.

I served our country in Iraq—twice—because I believe that when your country comes knocking, there is no higher calling than service. It is the same reason I ran in 2008, when nobody gave me a chance, and I managed to get over 46% of the vote against an entrenched incumbent (while being outspent by more than 4:1). That was a higher % than our President got in my district.

So here I am running again in 2010. Just as determined to bring real representation—let’s call it adult representation—to the people of my district, many of whom lack jobs, healthcare, and sadly, hope. Working together, we can change that.

Running for office isn't about me and you reminded me of that with your enormous generosity, which has seen my campaign raise $1 million from the very people that I will be fighting for in Congress. That means that because of YOU, I will not be outspent 4:1 in the general election this time. Negative attack ads will not be able to drown out honest solutions to what ails our great nation. And for that, I am eternally thankful.

In closing, we must all stop and reflect for a moment about what this great nation means to us, and how we can continue to help it fulfill it’s promise. I’d like to thank all of you for giving me the opportunity to do just that.

Rob

[wryter2000]

1. Awesome!

There was a pool somewhere where people picked the time he'd hit $1million. Someone had about this time.

I would have bet for around now, too. :bounce:

[Parche]

2. "and in conclusion, we will never forget Rob Miller"

:woohoo: :woohoo::hi::rofl:

[Barack_America]

3. Yeah!

A million!! Wow!

:wow:

[aquart]

4. Sounds like a gentleman to me.

This is quite wonderful.

[aquart]

5. And CNN is bragging that Wilson got $200,000 for behaving like a pig?

[Demit]

8. Just proves the 80-20 rule. 20% of the people provide 80% of the stupidity.

[aquart]

9. I just read it's $750,000. I'd love to know the source of the money.

[druidity33]

11. here's his page

http://www.actblue.com/entity/fundraisers/19079

It's at $830,000 right now, so i'm guessing the $1 million dollar total includes non-Act Blue funds as well.

I know DUers contributed, but apparently we didn't have our own Act Blue designation. Kossaks are heavy hitters though... 250 Gs plus.

:)

[aquart]

13. I didn't mean Miller.

[druidity33]

15. you can bet

that unlike Miller, Wilson will only disclose his donors when he has to. I think we have to wait 3 months or so for Disclosure forms to become available (quarterly assessment?).

Apparently, the RNCC has been collecting funds for him.

http://www.talkingpointsmemo.com/news/2009/09/wilsons_opponents_campaign_treasury_growing.php

[aquart]

16. Thanks.

[PearliePoo2]

6. Whoo- Hooo

almost brings tears to my eyes...truly.

:toast:

[Parker CA]

7. Congratulations, Mr. Miller! I don't know much at all about you, but you sound like a stand up man.

[valerief]

10. Hey,Rob, some of us contributors are DUers, too!!!! nt

[nc4bo]

12. Funny, I haven't heard one word about this on M$M. I did however

hear about 'Joe' Wilson raising 200k as well as a video of him whoring for donations.

Sorry I couldn't be a part of this money bomb but that doesn't stop me of being proud of everyone who did!!

Nice going!

:patriot:

[quiet.american]

14. Woot!, Mr. Miller! Well said. nt

[Arugula Latte]

17. What a cool guy. I could only chip in $15, but it felt good.

Every drop in the bucket helps, I guess.