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Carol Shea-Porter and the (Gas)light Bulb Moment

by: Dean Barker

Sat Jul 18, 2009 at 09:01:40 AM EDT
Sometimes, timing is everything with a light bulb moment.  I was thinking this morning how often the conventional national press about Carol Shea-Porter is that she doesn't raise as much money as other House incumbents.

But what I don't hear in the press is how hardworking she is. Like how she just secured funding for Manchester's Gaslight District. (email release):

Congresswoman Carol Shea-Porter today announced that her request for $1,000,000 to help revitalize the Gaslight District is included in the Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development Appropriations bill. The funding will be used for construction and streetscape improvements.  The bill is expected to be on the House floor next week.

"This funding is important for new business development and will help create new jobs in Manchester," said Congresswoman Shea-Porter. "I am proud of New Hampshire's largest city and I look forward to seeing the continued revitalization of the Gaslight District."

Compare those Queen City priorities to the Mayor who wants to unseat her and his recent (in)activities.

One gets the sense, from the voluminous activity coming out of her congressional office, that when there's five minutes to spare, either to fundraise or to represent the first district, Carol more often chooses the latter.

This is a good thing!  Yet at the same time, it makes her representation all the more important to protect.  And that's where we can come in.

I've decided: every time I get an email or go here and see Carol working for us, I'm going to give a little to her.  Now, I'm treading water most of the time, so my contributions will be almost insulting.  But I think it's important, even if only symbolically, to show our gratitude for her public service as it is happening.

And if we all chime in, we could start to make a difference...
Dean Barker :: Carol Shea-Porter and the (Gas)light Bulb Moment
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Dean, you have got it.  You have figured out how Carol does it.  As a Carol Person who is also treading water, just, I give $5 a month on my credit card.  I also like your idea of donating when we see what Carol accomplishes.  She cares so much about us all in NH, she ran for us, she represents us, she takes chances for us, she is so courageous, so tough, so caring, how can we not support her, even if it has to be a dollar at a time.

Her campaign knows how to squeeze the last juice out of each dollar, and count on people power for the rest.  None of your money will be wasted.  And she will listen to you, since you aren't drowned out by the corporations and the PACs who want her ear.  

We are so blessed to have a real public servant representing us.  Let's keep it that way.  Remember, it's a frugal campaign, but it still needs money because Carol is a threat to those who want the same-old, same-old way of doing business and they do target her.  We do need to get the word out about how much she has done for us, and how much more she can do in DC.

So drop some money for Carol's campaign.  Early money really does make a difference.  As you do remember how things were with Jeb representing us, the guy who said he couldn't buck the system in DC or NH would never get any goodies, yes, he told us that in my town hall!  Gotta go along to get along.  

We believe in prosperity & opportunity, strong communities, healthy families, great schools, investing in our future and leading the world by example. We are Democrats; we are the change you're looking for.

Exactly what I've been droning on about for literally years. (4.00 / 1)
My family has been donating to her monthly since sometime in 2006.  Initially it was because we HATED Bradley.  After her election,  we have been thrilled at her voting record and the causes she champions.  This is our way to say thanks for all her hard work and help take the pressure off her and let her concentrate on the great job she does.   Thanks for this post, we really have to let Carol know she is appreciated.  
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