(This is our top Congressional challenge in 2010.  If you have a few bucks to spare, consider making a donation. – promoted by David Dayen)

Last year, thanks to the grassroots, we came closer to beating Ken Calvert in California’s 44th District than anyone thought possible.

With that near upset, people from across the country took note of this seat – especially the Republicans!

National Republicans have already begun raising money hand over fist from their big business, special interest contributors to keep Ken Calvert in office.  

In fact, later today, Ken Calvert is set to receive $100,000 from the National Republican Congressional Committee as part of their “Patriot Program.”  They’re doing everything they can to hold on to the seat!  

According to the NRCC, these Patriots will be provided with the resources they need to build strong campaigns to help Republicans fight their way back to the Majority.  We can’t let this happen!

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So while Mr. Calvert is raising hundreds of thousands of dollars from big business and special interest contributors, I’m being funded solely by people like you – the grassroots.

With the Republicans’ big money machine behind Calvert, I can’t out raise him.  But with your support, I can make sure we have the resources on hand to fight back against the ugly attacks that are coming as the right-wing tries desperately to hold on to this seat.

We face a huge fundraising deadline on June 30.

With all the interest in the race, pundits, talking heads and analysts from around the country are watching to see how we do so I really need a strong showing.  I can’t buy this seat and I won’t be in anybody’s pocket so I depend on you, the grassroots, to help me fund this campaign.

I know times are tough and the election is still 16 months out (which seems like an eternity) but if you really want to help a grassroots candidate win a seat at the table in Washington to speak out on your issues, this is the time to step up and help me.

Can I count on you?

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