We're bringing back a "borrowed" concept from DailyKos from the past few years. Can you go without one super mocha double latte a week? Can you pass on that value meal?
If so, $5 Friday is for you. Just once a week on Friday, you donate $5 to our campaign to help elect a Democrat in District 64. If all 10,845 Democrats who voted for John McClelland donated just $5 to the campaign, the possibilities for our campaign would be endless!
You may donate securely at www.johnfortexas.com by using the PayPal or ActBlue options, or mail us a personal check. If you would like to set up recurring automatic donations of any amount, ActBlue conveniently provides you with that option.
We can take back District 64 this fall. Be a part of history. Join the campaign, and together we can do what is right for Texas.
Sincerely,
John McClelland for State Representative District 64 Campaign
campaign@johnfortexas.com
www.johnfortexas.com
P.S. Join the Denton County Democratic Party on Saturday March 15th for a 70s Disco Night fundraiser at 6PM benfiting the DCDP. RSVP with Linda Fogle, 972-966-1765. Entry is $60 per person of $500 per table of 10. Silent auction, dinner, and groovy dancing. This will be held at Celebrations Grand Ballroom, 2380 FM 407, Highland Village TX 75077
(I wonder if that tune will make it on iTunes.. - promoted by Karl-Thomas Musselman)
My campaign has released the first campaign commercial of the 2008 general election season in House District 64.
We wanted to stand out from the crowd to publicize the campaign and this ad is a great beginning. The idea of the ad harkens back to the late Senator Paul Wellstone and his ads asking why his opponent at the time was never seen by his constituents. In this case, we want everyone to sing 'Where is Myra?' over and over in their heads while they wonder why their State Representative is rarely anywhere to be seen in District 64.
The concept of the commercial was the idea of J-Michael Cabosky and Michael Brown, new residents of the district, who recently moved their media production company to Denton from Beverly Hills. "I definitely wanted to do something fun and catchy for John's campaign to help voters remember his message," said Cabosky. "As a political junkie, my goal is to create a conversation throughout North Texas races. Residents deserve to find out about the candidates, and what better way then internet political advertising."
District 64 includes the cities and communities of Denton, Corinth, Shady Shores, Lake Dallas, Hickory Creek, Lakewood Village, Oak Point, Lincoln Park, Paloma Creek South, Little Elm, and The Colony.
Thank you to the 10,845 people who voted for me in the Democratic Primary. Only 8,249 voted for Myra in the GOP primary. Maybe because they couldn't find her.
(We want to wish our former writer the best of luck. - promoted by Matt Glazer)
I am officially announcing my candidacy for House District 64 in Denton County, Texas.
While I could post the usual press release, which I have blasted out today to various media outlets, I have decided to make this more personal for the blogs, especially my former home at Burnt Orange Report.
I was asked by the Coordinated Campaign to run for the 2008 nomination because we need to make a change. Denton County, and all of Texas for that matter, needs positive change, which only a Democrat can deliver.
We are the party that works for the people. I want to see the best for our children in Texas by improving education and raising teacher salaries, so they can provide students with the attention they deserve. I want to see Texas take care of its sick and injured, by increasing the number of insured citizens and offering greater access to healthcare. I want to improve public transportation, and look for alternative sources of energy, so we can end the nightmare of traffic jams and poor air quality in our state.
In order for this change to happen, we need a majority in the TX House. At last count, we are 5 seats away from that majority. 5 more seats gives us the power to reverse the problems that the GOP majority and House Speaker Tom Craddick have caused. I believe the people of Texas are ready.
I need only look at HD 97, a Republican stronghold, electing Democrat Dan Barrett to represent them. That is inspiration enough. HD 64 has been a similar Republican "safe district" for many years. I plan on dispelling that notion in 2008.
I am asking for everyone's support in this campaign. Together, we can make a difference in Denton County and all of Texas. John McClelland for State Representative District 64.
I also have a December 31st filing deadline to contend with, as do most Democrats who have already announced. Contribute to my campaign by visiting my website www.johnfortexas.com
