Sharron Angle has taken the first step in running against Nevada Senator Harry Reid (Democrat) by filing with the FEC (Federal Elections Commission). As you know, Harry Reid is the Senate Majority Leader, and with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (Democrat) and President Obama, has crafted and passed bills that have resulted in unprecented spending and growth of government.
Sharron is a solid conservative, not a RINO (Republican in Name Only). Her voting record shows it (http://www.sharronangle.com/main/legislation/BillsNowLaw.html)
Please consider sending her a campaign contribution, as this is not just important for Nevada, but for the nation. A donation can be made via credit card at https://www.completecampaigns.com/FR/contribute.asp?campaignid=Angle, or by check to Friends for Sharron Angle, PO Box 33058 Reno, NV 89533.
I have also started a blog for her, which will contain the text of this email: http://irightforangle.blogspot.com/
See below a letter she sent to previous supporters which announces her intentions:
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Angle 2010 Explore
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Dear XXXXXXXX,
Thank you for being a long time, loyal supporter. You are probably as anguished as I am over the failure of our hard-hitting political and policy losses but, I’m not ready to “throw in the towel.” However, I need to know the strength on which I can rely for more battles.
I have taken the first step by filing with the FEC for US Senate opposing Harry Reid. Now I need your help. It is obvious there is a fear of Harry Reid’s power and influence so it's up to “We the People” to get rid of Harry Reid.
The Los Angeles Times recently reported that Harry Reid returned home to address the Nevada Legislature and boasted he was the most powerful Democrat in the U.S. Senate. The same article stated that all Republicans just need to find a serious candidate to face Reid.
While millions of Americans are asking, “How can we get rid of Harry Reid when he comes up for re-election in November of 2010.” The answer is, “Only Nevadans can vote to replace Harry Reid… but every American can help by sending their money.”
NEVADA NEEDS A CREDIBLE CONSERVATIVE CANDIDATE THAT CAN BEAT HARRY REID. So who is going to challenge Harry Reid in 2010 and can that person win?
I think Nevada is ready for a straight talking conservative voice in the United States Senate - someone who isn’t afraid to go up against the “good old boy system” and challenge “politics as usual.” That takes a person with courage and money.
As a Nevada state legislator, I stood consistently for the principles of more freedom, lower taxes, family values, spending caps, an education system that is accountable, and less government spending and regulation.
I fought hard for fiscal responsibility in our state by consistently voting “no” on blatant and unnecessary tax and fee increases. In 2003 I voted against the largest tax increase in the history of this state, and led the fight to overturn the Supreme Court decision in Gunn v. Legislature that violated the state Constitution.
I continue to fight for property tax stability and predictability (Nevada’s “Prop 13”). I don’t run away from the war just because I lose a battle. In 2006 and 2008 I took on the establishment candidates who outspent me, but I didn’t give up.
I have been approached by Nevadans across the state to run against Harry Reid in 2010. I am retired without independent wealth, but I have an abundance of conviction and determination. Defeating Obama’s and Pelosi’s “go-to-guy” in the Senate means we have to have a strategy to win:
We have to start early – Obama began two years in advance of his Presidential run .
We have to engage the grassroots – the people of this nation need to understand the importance of this change and they have to be contacted to contribute.
We must use the internet – email is the most effective and least expensive way to network and raise funds. (16,500 donations of $199.00 will total the $3 million needed to start a viable campaign.)
We must contact our friends – each one of us has a Christmas list of friends and family that share our values and concerns. We need their help.
We must coordinate this effort so that everyone knows where the campaign is going and what we need to do next.
The purpose of this letter is to see what is possible. Just declaring as a candidate won’t defeat Harry Reid. It takes money and lots of it. The big money donor PACS, organizations and Party chairs have one test question for candidate viability before they will give their support – “How much money have you raised?”
I have formed an exploratory committee. This is an attempt to find out if there is enough grassroots support in Nevada and across the nation to make my campaign viable.
The campaign fund, “Friends for Sharron Angle,” is established with the Federal Election Commission to hold funds that will be used to defeat Harry Reid. If we can raise a substantial amount by May 2009, then the big money donors will be interested in helping. The bottom line is that I must have money to raise money. That is why I need your help now.
I know these are hard economic times with unemployment soaring and I’m asking you to sacrifice. The reality is now that Obama is President with a Democrat controlled Congress our only hope to slow the fast track to the entitlement/welfare state is to elect Senators that will vote for conservative Constitutional values.
So what will you sacrifice for your country’s future? Freedom has a price. Remember our Founding Fathers pledged their "lives, fortunes and sacred honor".
That maximum gift to a federal campaign is $2400. I’m asking you to send the maximum or to ask 24 of your friends to send $100 to reach that maximum. Harry Reid has over $7 million in his war chest.
We need to match that amount as soon as possible. That means 3000 donations of $2,400. When we have a war chest of our own, I will announce my candidacy. I know this is a lot to ask and that’s why I am starting now to explore the possibility.
We need to raise about $100,000 by May of 2009 to be on track to have the funds necessary for a winning campaign. We are about one fifth of the way there at this point with no time to waste.
It takes money to wage a campaign against the odds and against Harry Reid’s big special interest dollars.
Warm regards,
Sharron Angle
P.S. Please send a donation of up to $2400, or an installment of $1000, $500, $100, $50 or whatever you can afford to Friends for Sharron Angle PO Box 33058 Reno, NV 89533 or donate online at www.sharronangle.com Ask your friends to help you with a donation to get rid of Harry Reid!
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