Posted on 11/04/2010 2:42:06 PM PDT by bwc2221
I just received this e-mail:
Dear Supporter,
Election night, after the ten counties in my district had reported their votes, I led Bob Etheridge by 2,100 votes. (That number is crucial because under North Carolina law Congressman Etheridge is not entitled to an ‘automatic recount’ if he trails by more than 1% – or 1,888 votes.)
Then, yesterday afternoon – unexpectedly – the vote totals changed. The State Board of Elections reported my lead had dropped to 1,600 votes. Two hours later Bob Etheridge announced he intended to call for a recount.
As a result, last night my campaign began hiring attorneys – eleven attorneys in all. One in each county to monitor each recount and an attorney to work with the North Carolina State Board of Elections.
Right now, our best estimate of the minimum cost we face is $50,000. But, of course, my campaign spent every penny we had before the election.
Yesterday, we appealed to the National Republican Congressional Committee for support, asking if they could contribute to help pay the costs of this recount. Their answer, unfortunately, was, No – that we would have to raise the money to pay for the recount ourselves. I was afraid that would be their answer. Months ago, I went to Washington and asked the National Republican Congressional Committee and many conservative leaders to help my campaign. Many conservative groups – like the Susan B. Anthony List, Concerned Women of America, Freedom Works, and Sarah Palin’s Sarah PAC all helped, but the NRCC declined. Later, they did support other campaigns in North Carolina – which, unfortunately, lost – but we never received their support. In fact, their spokesman told the press “that the campaign wasn’t ready for prime time” – which actually made it even harder for us to raise money. So, I am doubtful we will get support from the NRCC to help with the expense of the recount.
Right now, I lead Bob Etheridge by 1,600 votes. That lead should hold up. But we can’t take anything for granted. We must leave no stone unturned to insure a fair recount. We cannot allow the kind of mishap that happened in Minnesota – when Al Franken was elected – to repeat itself in North Carolina.
This morning my campaign manager set up a special fund – Renee Ellmers for Congress Recount Fund - to pay for the recount. I never dreamed I’d be asking you for another donation two days after the election – but I need to raise $50,000 ‘yesterday.’ The maximum you may give is $2,400. Each contribution – whatever the amount, whether it’s $25, $250, or $500 – is crucial and will be deeply appreciated. Could you send a donation and mail it today? Or, better still, click here, to give on my website.
I apologize for asking for another gift so soon – but I am sure you understand.
As ever, thank you and best wishes.
Renee Ellmers
If you can spare any money please send it Renee’s way.
reneeforcongress.com
The next time the NRCC or NRSC contacts you for a donation, tell them about this and where they can go.
BUMP!
I am going to send a donation when I get home. I live in NC’s First District, right next door to hers.
Breakfast of Democrats...
And, of course, the RINOs at the NRCC are no help, either. They obviously want the cheating Democrat to win.
Translation: she's too conservative.
The NRCC wants the cheating Democrat to win, IMO.
PING!
I just sent 100 bucks. She is a good conservative. Let’s not let the dims steal this.
David Harmer (CA-11) could use some help too.
https://www.completecampaigns.com/public.asp?name=Harmer&page=125
I’m surprised this Etheridge fella is pushing for a recount with all the skeletons he’s got rattling around in his closet!
Then he needs a thread like this ... to help him.
Please forward this anywhere you think it will do some good. I just e-mailed it to Mark Levin. Renee is the type of representative we need and the fact that she won with any NRCC support speaks volumes.
pinging NC ping list.
RE: Ellmers vs Etheridge
Driving home a little earlier (in NC), I heard something on the news about a problem with 3(?) of the polling places that caused the votes to not be counted yet in the Ellmers/Etheridge race.
Will look for more info...
This is infuriating.
Per wral.com...
“According to unofficial totals, Republican Renee Ellmers leads Etheridge by 1,646 votes in the election. Her lead was cut by about 450 votes between late Tuesday and Wednesday.
Bartlett said the difference resulted from the addition of results from three early voting sites that weren’t included in the Tuesday totals.”
Ever notice how recounts always benefit the Democrats?
funny how that works?
Obviously she needs a money bomb going. Tried to donate 6 or 7 times via different methods and something is jacked with her contribution page. Anyone else able to donate via the web site. Hope the contribution web page is working.
The campaign stated at 543 CDT that, at present, the web site is having temporary issues with web donations. It should be repaired within an hour. I spoke with a lady named Malia at 252-229-9166. She was happy to take a donation via phone. Lets Roll and not let the cheats - defeat the honorable and good candidates.
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