Progressive Democrat Issue 48: CRITICAL OHIO FOCUS

Fighting for Ohio, for Democracy and for America:

Ohio is a key state for the fight for America. Ohio is the battleground of America, the state where, as much as any other state, the fight between dictatorial, anti-civil righths, corrupt, elitist Republicans and progressive, populist, pro-worker, pro-civil rights Democrats rages fiercely. All around the state, Democrats are battling to save our nation from Bush’s terrible agenda. Keep in mind, elections are won at the local level. Voter turnout is determined on the local level. The fate of state legislatures are determined on the local level. So what is going on locally in Ohio?

Here are some races I want to highlight. Donations and volunteer hours are CRUCIAL at this time to win these races. Winning these races will help set the Democratic Party up for future wins in 2006. So your effort for these local races can help shift the balance in this nation away from the corrupt, dictatorial, anti-civil rights Republicans to the more honest, more grassroots, more freedom-loving Democratic party.

The other thing I want to emphasize is that Progressives are going to bat for certain candidates. The credibility of the Progressives in Ohio and the credibility of you and me depend on the left effectively helping candidates to victory. These are the fights that progressives groups like Democracy for America have chosen to fight. Victory in these fights are particularly important for the credibility and the future effectiveness of the Progressive movement. A small donation or a donation of a few hours of time could help establish the credibility of the Progressive grassroots in Ohio. THAT is what I am asking you to do.

First off, I want to focus on a personal request I received from the Allen County Democrats who are fighting hard against Mike Oxley, who was my second target in my Target the Corrupt Republican Campaign. Here is the request I received:

My name is Rob Lhamon and I am from Lima Ohio , Allen County.
Mike Oxley is the congress member of our district. We are working
hard to get Oxley removed (he lost in allen county) and in 2006 we think
that we can finish the job. If you wouldn't mind helping helping we
would appreciate it.


Thank You
Rob Lhamon
Webmaster for Allen County Ohio Democratic Party
http://www.allencountyohiodemocrats.com

Please donate to this group to help defeat one of the MOST CORRUPT REPUBLICANS IN THE NATION!

Next I want to highlight all of the races that Democracy for America has taken a stand on. These are the real grassroots battles in Ohio. So please take up the fight. (Note, since I cannot and will not endorse candidates for primaries, I am leaving out the Hackett/Brown 2006 primary race. Both candidates are good. Either of them would be worth our support and both of them would be good candidates for their respective House districts. So I remain neutral in that race.

Mary Jo Hudson for City Council of Columbus, Ohio. Mary Jo received unanimous support from the Mayor of Columbus and the City Council when she filled an empty seat in September 2004. This appointment not only brought her progressive voice to the City Council, but also made her the first openly gay public official in Columbus. Help re-elect, Mary Jo so she can continue working to secure good-paying jobs, create high-tech growth, and maintain neighborhood safety. The election is November 8, 2005.
http://www.hudsonforcouncil.com

Re-elect Kevin Boyce to City Council of Columbus, Ohio. Boyce was appointed to the Columbus City Council in September of 2000. He is committed to providing opportunities for young people to succeed and to strengthening the city's economy. He will also continue working with community groups in a neighborhood-based approach to fight crime and combat fire fatalities. Help us keep this progressive voice on the Columbus City Council by supporting Kevin Boyce. The election is November 8, 2005.
http://www.kevinboyce.com

Re-elect Maryellen O'Shaughnessy to City Council of Columbus, Ohio. O'Shaughnessy has worked hard for the people of Columbus since 1997 when she was first elected to the City Council. Her vision includes safe, pedestrian-friendly neighborhoods, vibrant city living, and the promotion of responsible, sustainable growth and development. Join DFA in supporting Maryellen O'Shaughnessy for Columbus City Council. The election is November 8, 2005.
http://www.votemaryellen.com