from Kirsten Gillibrand, supporting Donna Edwards for Senator in Maryland:

[elleng]

Ellen,

I am thrilled to announce my support for Donna Edwards for U.S. Senate in Maryland – and I know that if our grassroots team rallies behind her, she will win.

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The co-founder and first executive director of the National Network to End Domestic Violence, Donna was critical in securing the passage of the 1994 Violence Against Women Act.

She was the first House member to propose a constitutional amendment to overturn Citizens United and take elections back from corporations.

Donna is a champion in the fight for after-school nutrition programs and protecting women’s reproductive health care.
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Kirsten

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[Thinkingabout]

1. I read her standing on the issues and though I do not totally agree on all of the

Issues I would still cast a vote if she was in my state. She apparently has served well in the House and would be an asset in the Senate.

[elleng]

2. She's a true progressive, imo,

and is up against Chris Van Hollen, part of the Democrat's leadership.

[AnnieBW]

4. I'm a Maryland Voter

And I'm really torn between Edwards and Van Hollen. Both are excellent legislators and good progressives. I'll probably vote for Edwards because 1) she's my Rep and 2) she's a woman, and we need more women in the Senate.

[elleng]

5. I'm similarly a Maryland voter,

and also torn. Just officially moved into Van Hollen's district, but recognizing his close ties with the Dem 'establishment,' and what I think are her stronger progressive inclinations, I'm leaning toward Edwards.

[Cha]

3. Kick!

[qwlauren35]

6. Volunteer Registry Coming!

I got a call from the campaign staff. They are getting an overwhelming number of people who want to volunteer, so they are setting up a registry. The way it will work is that if you sign up, you'll get an e-mail inviting you to volunteer, with a link to the volunteer page. Their hope is to put together activities that are local for people.

The e-mail is in the works, and they said it will be ready in the next few days. So I'll repost the website then once I know it works.