There is one Illinois Democrat on the list: Jerry Costello of the 12th District (extreme SE Illinois). He's got over $1.5 million in the bank. We're all contributing till it hurts, don't you think the unchallenged and financially comfortable should be doing the same? Below is my letter to his office in Washington, DC. If you live in the district or state of one of the other folks on this list, drop them a line.
Dear (Chief of Staff):
Your name was provided to me by the young woman answering the phones in your office this afternoon. While not a constituent of the Congressman, I am an Illinois Democrat who is working hard in these last few weeks canvassing and participating in GOTV initiatives on behalf of several candidates in northern Illinois (Tammy Duckworth, John Laesch) as we seek to take back the Congress.
There was a report on CQPolitics.com indicating that there are a host of representatives who are not facing credible challenges this year and, in many cases, have substantial campaign war chests. The most recent cash-on-hand report for Congressman Costello indicates $1,516,242. His represents one of the more substantial financial positions of a combined list of 45 Democrats sitting on more than $26 million dollars.
As Governor Dean, Congressman Emanuel and other Democrats in the leadership are asking people to give, give and give, it makes sense that those members of the House who are able to give above and beyond their dues should be doing the same thing that the electorate is; pushing hard to bring about a sea change on November 7th.
I would ask that if Congressman Costello has not done so, he evaluates the possibility of releasing additional funds to the DCCC (who, I believe, are evaluating whether or not to borrow over $10 million dollars we push to the finish line) to help turn the country blue again.
Thanking you in advance for your consideration,
Zinfandelfan
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