Let’s Put A True Blue Democrat in Congress [View all]

[Alan Grayson]

Backbone: I've got it. And you've got it. It's what makes us "True Blue" Democrats.

And I want Democrats with backbone to join me in Congress.

That's why, over the next few months, I'll be introducing you to a slate of Congressional candidates who share our values. They're progressive, they have backbone, and they have local support. When they join me in Congress, then together, we'll be a team – a team of aggressive progressives.

Let me tell you a little bit about the situation facing our first True Blue candidate: Daylin Leach. (Admittedly, that’s an unusual name for a candidate for public office, but then again, so is "Barack Hussein Obama.&quot Leach is running for Congress in a Pennsylvania district where the incumbent, Democrat Allyson Schwartz, is running for Governor of Pennsylvania. This district votes 16% more Democratic than the nation as a whole, so a Democrat is very likely to win. I think that that Democrat should be one of us, a True Blue Democrat.

There's a primary election to choose the eventual Democratic nominee, and several candidates are running. Daylin is one of them. A small number of votes and a small amount of support can make the difference. You can make the difference.

Make a contribution to Daylin Leach's campaign today!

We invited Grayson supporters from Pennsylvania to tell us what they think about Daylin Leach. Here is what they said:

"Daylin Leach is a rare politician who has not just a sense of humor or a sense of justice, but both in abundance."

"Daylin Leach is as progressive as they come, even when it's difficult and unpopular."

"Daylin Leach is a man who CARES about his constituents. I have personal experience with Mr. Leach and his staff. When the economy crashed in 2008, I lost my job of 5 yrs. at the Philadelphia Inquirer. Some red tape was holding up my unemployment benefits and I had NO income. I spent all day, every day, looking for a job. There just weren't any to be had. Mr. Leach got through to the PA Dept. of Labor & Industry, TWICE, when for no reason, my benefits were stalled. Daylin Leach literally kept me from becoming homeless. He is a great man."

Here is one more reason why you should support Daylin Leach: If you donate today, my friend Howie Klein of Blue America will enter you in a contest to receive the original Double Platinum Award for the great Neil Young's "Harvest Moon" album.

So let's make this happen.

Let's put another True Blue Democrat in Congress.

Make a contribution to Daylin Leach's campaign today!

Courage,

Rep. Alan Grayson