Alexander For Congress Newsletter

September 7, 2008

Dear Friend,

Mike Rogers must be stopped.

I am Bob Alexander, Democratic Nominee for Michigan's 8th Congressional District, which includes Ingham, Clinton, Livingston, and parts of Shiawassee and Oakland Counties. I need your support in my campaign to replace Mike Rogers, one of the most extreme right wing Republicans in Congress. Rogers is one of the Republican Party's top Congressional fundraisers, supporting Republican candidates across the country. He has voted with the Bush administration over 93% of the time.

As reported in Politico, Rogers has his eye on the Whip position to fill the void left by Tom DeLay. Rogers' ambitions also extend to the U.S. Senate and Michigan Governor's seats, both places where he could do great damage. If we can defeat Rogers in this election, we can prevent this damage. This is only possible with your help.

1. A May 27, 2008 article on cbs.com (click on "all 170 races with GOP incumbents") highlighted a study analyzing the demographics of all 170 races with Democratic challengers to GOP incumbents, adjusted for "The Obama Effect." According to this study, an Obama-topped ticket will make the 8th Congressional District 50.5% Democratic, and the 18th most competitive in the country.

2. The trend of Democratic voting in the 8th District has shot up 12% from 2002 to 2006. There is also increasing dissatisfaction among voters in the District, and many Independents and Republicans are unwilling to vote Republican this year.

3. My campaign has attracted a strong team of creative people who have proven themselves capable, with very limited financial resources, of generating a dynamic Web site and YouTube videos (Road Trip for Change, Foreclosed! The Crosby Mint Farm, On the Road to the Democratic National Convention, and a personal endorsement video with Marianne Williamson).

4. We have a well-organized and experienced field campaign, which is working closely with the Obama campaign.

5. Our campaign consultant Ken Christensen has successfully defeated six Republican incumbents.

I have a real chance to defeat Mike Rogers. With 60 days until November 4th, it is critical that we quickly generate enough money to produce radio, television and print ads, and make sure they are visible. Please visit our web site at alexanderforcongress.com and donate $2,300, $1,000, $500, $100 or whatever you can. Any amount will be greatly appreciated. Please also share this message with your friends. Thank you for your time and your support!Sincerely,Democratic Nominee for Congress (MI-08)

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Bob Alexander for Congress 2801 E Grand River Ave Lansing MI 48912-4331