(And there are also more reasons to come to the Calitics Quarterlies: The California Nurses have generously agreed to buy the first 2 pitchers at both locations. Thanks nurses! – promoted by Brian Leubitz)
The reason we are throwing our Calitics fundraisers tonight is because it is the end of the quarter on Saturday. Anybody who has ever been around a campaign knows this is crunch time with all hands on deck trying to meet overly ambitious fundraising goals.
So as a past donor, it was no surprise that I received a fundraising email from Charlie Brown a few minutes ago. What was a surprise was what the email said….
From the email:
As you know, the upcoming June 30th FEC deadline is a very important benchmark for our campaign. But it pales in comparison to what's happening right now in Lake Tahoe, where thousands of our neighbors are facing a devastating wildfire.
That's why between now and the FEC deadline of midnight on June 30th, we will be donating 15% of all contributions made through our online ActBlue page to the Sacramento- Sierra Red Cross--to help area residents who have been affected by this horrible tragedy.
CLICK HERE to Contribute Now! (15% of your donation will help Tahoe Area Fire Victims).
CLICK HERE for a list of groups who are helping those displaced by the fire, and information about how you can help.
Together, we've shown that leadership is about much more than just affecting policy in Washington. It is also about mobilizing our collective strength to address real life problems here at home. In other words, leading by example.
A few months ago, our "no veteran left behind" campaign did much more than provide needed funds to area organizations helping veterans and families in need. It set an example that others have followed- both inside an outside of politics. Veterans and families in need across America, not just in our own community, have been the beneficiaries.
The events of this week demand that we lead by example once again.
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John Doolittle also is into giving away 15% of what he raises, but he gives it to his wife so that it ends up in his checking account. But Charlie Brown — he really is a good man.
This is yet another reason why I’m so proud to see the California blogosphere united and working hard to elect Brown.
Hope to see you tonight!