A New Kind of Campaign

As we promised below here is the first email from Future Pac.

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The 2006 Democratic Campaign for the Oregon House:
A New Kind of Campaign.
A New Direction for Oregon.

Our State Legislature, once admired for its bold initiative and innovative thinking, has sadly become one of the most notoriously dysfunctional institutions in Oregon. To most Oregonians, the Oregon Legislature simply doesn't matter anymore.


Republicans have been in control of the Oregon House for 16 years. What do they have to show for it? Record rural unemployment. Record number of Oregonians without health care. Record number of children going hungry. Record class sizes in our schools. Record number of corporations paying only $10 in taxes while the rest of us carry the load.


Republican leaders are busy playing partisan games and making deals with powerful special interests.


Isn't it time for a Legislature we can believe in again?
Isn't it time for a Legislature that matters again?
Isn't it time for the Legislature to serve us and not the special interests?


Today, the Oregon House Democrats are launching a new type of campaign to bring new direction to the Oregon Legislature. Earlier this year, the Oregon House Democrats became the first legislative caucus in the nation to host its own blog. Now we are going to bring that commitment to open government and direct citizen interaction to our campaign to take back the Oregon House. This election, the Oregon House Democrats are going to do something that few campaigns ever do: Listen.


Here's what you can expect from the Oregon House Democrats during the upcoming election:

• We will listen to you.


• We will ask for your input on issues and campaign strategy.


• We will provide you with details on our issues and positions - not just political spin.


• We will introduce you to our legislators and candidates.


• We will arm you with detailed information you need to take the Democratic message into your community.


• You will be given an inside look at the campaign to take back the Oregon House!

All we ask of you is to help us in four simple ways:

• If you have an idea, send it to us. There are no bad ideas in this statewide effort.


• When we ask for your advice, please give it to us.


• Volunteer your time for a Democratic candidate for the Oregon House.


• Donate early, donate often Donate early, donate ofter. Every dollar helps take back the Oregon House.

What is the most important thing you can do? Spread the word. Please forward this message, and future messages, to everyone you know.

Our State Legislature can still make a positive difference in the lives of Oregonians. It is still possible for our elected officials to provide real leadership. We can solve the real problems facing our State. With a new Democratic majority in the Oregon House the most powerful special interests in Salem will be our families, our kids and our seniors.


Together, we can make a difference for Oregon.

Sincerely,

Jeff Merkley
Oregon House Democratic Leader

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