Right now, I think even most people on here would agree with me that 2010 is going to be a pretty awful year for Democrats. Obama's approval ratings are in a freefall, the unemployment situation is not getting any better, and Obama's healthcare plan looks dead. Meanwhile, Republicans are clearly getting their act together. They are likely to win the New Jersey governors race in a landslide and are likely to sweep the top three offices in Virginia, including the governorship. This would be the first time since 1993 that Democrats fared this poorly in an pre-midterm election.
Well, what many of us can do is help your Democratic Congressperson if you live in certain districts or states. In Connecticut, Chris Dodd is trailing badly in his bid for reelection against Rob Simmons. http://www.chrisdodd.com/
Unlike many of the blue dog Democrats, Dodd has been a true Democrat who tried to help pass healthcare reform and could use our help. Same with Barbara Boxer in California, who is in a very tight race with Carly Fiorina. She has long been very helpful on progressive causes. http://www.barbaraboxer.com/...
There are also some very good House members that could use our help. One is Alan Grayson in Florida's 8th district. Unlike many Democrats in competitive districts, he has not shied away from supporting progressives on issues like healthcare. Republicans are after him hard and he is one that could use and deserves our help. http://www.dailykos.com/...
Another is Democrat John Hall in New York's 19th district. He was a Democrat elected in 2006 to a longtime Republican district and has been terrific on progressive causes. Republicans are targetting him with state Rep. Ball. http://www.johnhallforcongress.com/
Another is Carol Shea-Porter in New Hampshire's 1st district. She has been a true Democrat since being elected in 2006 and survived a very tough assault from Republicans in 2008. She is being challenged by Manchester Mayor Frank Guinta. http://www.shea-porter.house.gov/
We need to help the people who fought the good fight and do everything we can to make sure that they return to Congress.