Band of Brothers PAC needs help

[quaoar]

The Band of Brothers PAC was organized to help the more than 50 vets running as Democrats for Congress this year. But so far, the money hasn't poured in, as the following article from Christian Science Monitor points out. If we are going to take back Congress, we are going to need every one of these men and women with us.

http://www.csmonitor.com/2006/0222/p01s03-uspo.html

Mike Lyon, who launched the Band of Brothers political action committee in December, has found the going tough. He's raised only $40,000 so far.

"If resources continue to flow the same way, not many - I'm being frank," says Mr. Lyon, who is based in Richmond, Va. "But if we can go out and build awareness about their campaigns and provide resources to level the playing field for the November general , then I think a lot of these guys will be competitive. We're still getting the lay of the land."

Here is the Band of Brothers website:

http://www.bandofbrothers2006.org/

[IndianaGreen]

1. Will Rahm Emmanuel and Chuck Schumer help them?

Or do they hate antiwar veterans?

[quaoar]

4. We can't depend on the Democratic brokers

in Washington. If we want to have a voice in the party, we need to show them that we will put our money where our mouths are.

[Benhurst]

2. Recommended NT

[bonito]

3. I really think we need to go here. K&R.

[zalinda]

5. I went there and found it confusing

especially the donation page. I really hate places that don't lay it all out for you.

zalinda

[quaoar]

6. Might be easier at ActBlue

Here's the link:

http://www.actblue.com/list/BandofBrothers

[OzarkDem]

7. I've had my fill of vets this campaign cycle

I'll wait til after the primaries, thanks.

[quaoar]

8. What's wrong with vets?

[OzarkDem]

9. Lack of experience

and over-inlfated expectations. While I commend their service, politics is a lot different and many are like a duck out of water. I'm not optimistic about overnight sensations, its much harder to run for public office than ever.

If they're savvy and survive the primary, I'll be happy to support them in the general election.

[quaoar]

12. Lots of vets have gone on to successful political careers

John Kerry, Jack Murtha, John Glenn, George McGovern, just to name a few.

[IndianaGreen]

15. Jack Kennedy, Teddy Roosevelt...

I rather have a vet that hasn't been corrupted by politics than one of the good old boys.

[IndianaGreen]

10. The poster has been bashing Paul Hackett in every post

Just do a check on his screen name and you will see the cheap shots he has been taking at Hackett.

I wonder if he will say the same things about Wes Clark?

[FrenchieCat]

11. I've noticed that too......

Sad!

[Adelante]

14. Smear, smear and smear, and more smear

Nothing but. I think Sherrod Brown would be ashamed, frankly.

[Adelante]

13. There are a few Vet PACs

I know IAVA PAC raised over $25,000 in a week with an online fundraiser recently.

[Tom Rinaldo]

16. That's the one Hackett just joined, right? n/t

[Adelante]

17. Yes

Link, Tom

http://www.iavapac.org/index2.html

It's the same one as Wes.

[Donna Zen]

18. Question: Isn't this "Veterans for a Secure America?"

And if not, why not? I would rather give to the VSA which is the newer and more inclusive PAC.