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Dear Reproductive Rights Supporters
Democrats.com | November 1, 2002 | Kim Gandy - NOW

Posted on 11/03/2002 5:19:38 PM PST by stocksthatgoup

November 1, 2002

Dear Reproductive Rights Supporter,

In a matter of days, we could lose the only thing that stands between George W. Bush and his determination to overturn the right to safe, legal abortion - the United States Senate. Our rights are threatened as they haven't been for thirty years, and our only hope is to elect United States Senators who will stand with us. Our opposition is on the attack, some of our best friends are in trouble, and the time to act is now. Already we have lost a stalwart champion, Sen. Paul Wellstone, and this devastating loss makes it even more important that we win every other race by a decisive margin.

NOW is using every resource of our unparalleled grassroots network of volunteers to mobilize voters who favor reproductive rights. There are four key races, each too close too call, where a handful of votes could make all the difference. We have targeted those states for special efforts, but we need your help for the last Get Out the Vote push. Take a minute to respond NOW - it could make all the difference.

http://democrats.com/now

Please send the most generous contribution you can to support our GOTV campaigns in Missouri, New Hampshire and Colorado, where rabid enemies of reproductive rights are running against strong champions, people we count on when the going gets tough. And, in light of recent events, we also need your help for our campaign in Minnesota, where we need to ensure that, even though there is no one who can fill Paul Wellstone's shoes, Walter Mondale carries on his energetic support for women's rights.

In each of these states and many others, NOW activists have been working hard and long. We're in the home stretch now and need that infusion of energy that can carry us over the election day finish line. Please make a contribution today so we can speed that help to the targeted areas right away. There's no time to lose.

http://democrats.com/now

Anti-abortion leaders, described by the Washington Post as "giddy" at the prospect of reclaiming the Senate, and thus controlling both the legislative and executive branches, are preparing to ram through every crazy piece of legislation and every right wing extremist judicial nomination George Bush and John Ashcroft can come up with, starting November 6. And it's not just abortion rights at stake: It's Social Security reform, disability rights, Title IX, funding for family planning, programs to prevent violence against women, job training and childcare for working parents - in short, everything you and I care about.

This is a fight we cannot afford to lose. NOW volunteers are making phone calls, going door to door and organizing on campuses to identify and turn out every progressive voter. But with a little extra financial support in these final days we can double and triple this organizing power. Please give as generously as you can. We'll put your gift to work immediately. You can make a difference.

http://democrats.com/now

Please give us your support in these final hours, so we can work to ensure that that no progressive voter sits home on election day. Your help can make a real difference. I look forward to hearing from you today.

Sincerely,

Kim A. Gandy President National Organization for Women


TOPICS: Activism/Chapters
KEYWORDS: abortion; democrats; vote
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To: stocksthatgoup
Why do lesbians care about abortion rights?
21 posted on 11/03/2002 7:29:07 PM PST by VoiceOfBruck
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To: jwalsh07
hmmm...interesting.
22 posted on 11/03/2002 7:46:27 PM PST by Michael Barnes
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To: stocksthatgoup
All who are "giddy" about gaining the Senate, please raise your hand.
23 posted on 11/03/2002 7:51:06 PM PST by BelieveNFreedom
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To: VoiceOfBruck
Why do lesbians care about abortion rights?

It seems to be a difficult question, right? There's a real simple answer. And that answer is wrapped in a riddle:

What is the only animal on earth that seeks to destroy itself?

No mercy.
Coming soon: Tha SYNDICATE.

24 posted on 11/03/2002 7:55:37 PM PST by rdb3
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To: stocksthatgoup
I still say that the #1 issue in this election is abortion. That is the driving force behind the Rats wanting to maintain control of the Senate.
25 posted on 11/03/2002 8:02:42 PM PST by Pushi
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