Dear Folks, I don't remember if I passed the earlier version of this along. I think not, as I knew this one was coming. Anyhow, take a moment to read the whole thing; it's not too long. Then, if you can, take any action you feel appropriate. Our side is in the worst, dirtiest battle for sane government since as far back as I can remember, and I registered to vote in 1954.
On Tuesday, Barney Frank helped us to launch our Main Street Democratic Fund to help Democrats who vote in favor of tough financial regulation.
Now, we're ready to launch our next phase. Our ad team wants to produce hard-hitting new spots taking on Republicans who are voting with the lobbyists trying to kill reform. In order to do it, we'll need to raise $25,000 more by MIDNIGHT TONIGHT to go on the offensive and run a full slate of advertising. Can you help us with a gift of $35, $50 or more today?
- Jon Vogel
From: Barney Frank Sent: Tuesday, December 8, 2009 12:11pm To: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Subject: GOP Masquerade
Friend --
The extremists who control the Republican Party have engaged in one of the most implausible masquerades in history by trying to identify themselves with the American Colonials who revolted against British rule.
In fact, as I prepare to go to the floor of the House this week to defend a package of tough financial reforms and consumer and investor protections, I confront a hostile, virtually unanimous Republican Party, which has a major characteristic in common with a different set of eighteenth century figures - the kings of France. When the French monarchy was restored to power in the 19th century, it was said that "The Bourbons have forgotten nothing because they learned nothing."
Current House Republicans now oppose financial regulation because they have learned nothing from the current economic crisis.
The Republicans have opposed virtually every proposal we have put forward to prevent another financial meltdown. They have fought bitterly against the establishment of a consumer financial protection agency; they have blocked efforts to restrict executive compensation; they are against regulation of derivatives, and they have opposed efforts to restrain predatory lending.
But their opposition to any serious financial regulation has some substantial benefits to Republicans in the form of campaign contributions from institutions which want to be able to continue their financial manipulations unimpeded.
I ask your financial support for the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, so that Members who vote in favor of tough financial regulation will know that we will stand with them when they are attacked by candidates backed by powerful defenders of the status quo.
There is so much at stake. The time to help is now.
Thank you,
Barney Frank
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