help us take back a state house seat in North

Dear Friends, I need you to help us take back a state house seat in North Florida. The Republican incumbent in District 3, which includes parts of Escambia and Santa Rosa Counties (Pensacola area), recently resigned, creating a special election on February 27th where anything could happen. We can win this seat, but only if you help us. Last week, retired Navy Chief Elizabeth Campbell captured the District 3 Democratic nomination. Elizabeth, or 'Liz', as she's known to her friends, served our country for more than 20 years in the United States Navy. Liz has spent her life standing up for her country, and now she is ready to serve again. Elizabeth needs our help to win the general election against a well-funded Republican candidate that managed to beat MSNBC's Joe Scarborough's brother in their primary. The election is right around the corner. That's right -- two weeks from tomorrow, and Liz needs your support fast. Please contribute to her campaign today! You can contribute $25, $50, $100..all the way up to $500 -- and every dime will go toward helping her win. For example, $100 will help her pay for almost 250 mailers to voters in the district. Our internal party analysis shows that if Elizabeth has enough money to communicate her message, and enough volunteers to turn out the vote, she can win this race. We can't let an opportunity like this slip away. Let's lock up Republican-held seats like this now, so we can keep expanding the playing field in 2008. We have a prime opportunity to win this seat in Republican-leaning North Florida. Elizabeth is a great candidate, and she deserves our help. Elizabeth Campbell served us in our military, now it's time for us to serve her. Please help her today with a contribution. Even a small donation can go a long way in a special election like this. You can learn more about Elizabeth and her commitment to community at her website: www.lizcampbell2007.com. To volunteer your time, call 850-433-0592. If Democrats are going to win back the majority in Florida's Legislature, we know we have to compete in more and more districts. In addition to House District 3, there will be another special election, this one in House District #49 (Orange and Osceola counties) in late April. These elections, of course, cost money. You can also contribute to the Florida Democratic Party's long-term efforts to take back the majority at www.fladems.com/contribute. Please forward this message to your friends, in Florida and around the country. Last November, we gained seven seats in the state house---the sixth largest gain in the country. We are on the right track, and with your help, we can continue to climb toward the majority. Sincerely, Congresswoman Karen Thurman Chair, Florida Democratic Party P.S. - If you are unable to contribute to Liz Campbell's campaign online, please send a check to the following address: Elizabeth Campbell Campaign 3305 W. Lee Street Pensacola, FL 32505