ACTION ALERT: Special Election in 16 Days
Slatecarders--
Last week, we announced our support for Republican Jon Elrod because of his
tireless work ethic and because of his proven track record of winning
tough races in Democratic districts.
We're off to a great start. Already, 22 Slatecarders have sent $795 to Elrod's under-funded campaign.
Today, we're hopeful that you will join us in this people-powered effort by giving $25 to Jon Elrod.
The Indy Star posted an interesting profile on Republican Jon Elrod and Democrat Andre Carson this past weekend. Both are squaring off for the Special Election to replace the late Rep. Julie Carson on March 11.
The
Indy Star compares the two on how they came to political office -- and
it's clear to me that Jon Elrod has always overcome obstacles by being
a hard-worker while untested Andre Carson is merely the candidate of
the liberal machine who is vulnerable:
Carson: Carson has yet to face voters in a
contested race. When City-County Councilman Patrice Abduallah resigned
last year, Carson emerged from a caucus of precinct captains as the
choice to fill the seat on an interim basis. He ran unopposed in
November. After his grandmother's death, he was the first-ballot choice
of county precinct committee chairs.
Elrod:
Elrod won his first two elected offices in upsets in districts heavily
favoring Democrats. In 2004, he won a seat on the Center Township
Advisory Board by 35 votes. Then in 2006 he defeated Democratic
incumbent Ed Mahern by eight votes to win a seat in the Indiana House.
His secret, particularly in the House race, seems to be hard work. In
that campaign he knocked on 6,000 doors.
Revolution,
David All
Executive Director
Slatecard.com PAC