Zephyr Teachout, my friend and Blue America endorsed candidate for Congress, just won a terrific victory for all progressives. She will be running in November as the Democratic nominee in New York's 19th Congressional District, a Hudson Valley seat that we can win with Zephyr.
Zephyr is THE authority on campaign finance. A Fordham University law professor and activist, her book -- Corruption in America: From Benjamin Franklin’s Snuff Box to Citizens United (Harvard University Press, 2014) -- sounded the alarm about the systemic nature of corruption, and how “money in politics” undermines our democracy.
I am writing to ask that you help Zephyr to fight her big-money, Wall Street backed Republican opponent. Zephyr can make it to Congress and be the leading voice on reforming our corrupt democracy, opening the floodgates for real change. But she needs our help. Please consider making a contribution of $5, $25, $100 or more to Zephyr’s campaign.
I am grateful for the support that you and others provided to my campaign and Blue America – a stalwart ally that was first to endorse and provide on-line funding and on-going support of my campaign. And, of course, many other people and organizations moved our campaign forward, especially Bernie Sanders’ endorsement and rally, Representative John Conyers’ endorsement, Raul Grijalva’s endorsement, Democracy for America's strong advocacy on my behalf, National Nurses United, Progressive Democrats of America and my fantastic staff and volunteers.
I have much pride in what we did together. I remain active as a committed progressive advocate of economic, political and social justice, beginning this week when I go to Orlando as a member of the Democratic Party’s National Platform Committee and in my ongoing work to expand Social Security. Thank you again for the opportunity to advance a progressive agenda. Will be in touch...
For Justice and Peace,
—Eric
Eric Kingson for Congress
P.O. Box 631
Manlius, N.Y. 13104
eric@erickingson.com
