August 19, 2008 Dear Fellow Libertarian:
I’ve heard it said that long fundraising letters do better than short ones. I hope that’s not the case, because I want to get right to the point. I need your help. Campaign season will be upon us shortly, and I need the help of all members of the Libertarian Party of Virginia at this crucial time. One of the oldest truths ever is: Money is the Mother’s Milk of Politics. So, I’ve stepped up to the plate big time in that regard to that with this campaign. We turned in over 16,000 signatures to the Virginia Board of Elections, so that the LPVA would have its first ever US Senate candidate. While I got help from several volunteers to get on the ballot, the vast majority of signatures were gathered by paid petitioners—Bob Lynch, Sanford Pankin, Andy Akers, and others. I want to thank them, because without their thousands of signatures each, this campaign never would have made the ballot. One of my contributions to this campaign is that I personally paid for all the petition signatures gathered by paid petitioners—over $23,000 worth. I was serious about making the ballot—and I’m serious about making this a successful campaign that the LPVA can be proud of—leading to more members, more activists and more candidates (and, hopefully, more ballot access) in the future. As the current National Chairman of the Libertarian Party, I’ve got to admit that I’m busy even without this campaign. However, I am putting a lot of time and energy into this because I think it is critical that the LPVA have a statewide candidate that allows voters from across the Commonwealth to vote Libertarian. If we didn’t know it before 9/11, we know it now. National security is probably the most important issue facing this nation. Will the foreign policy of John McCain--or of Libertarians—allow us to enjoy our lives and the fruits of our labor? You know the answer to that. I intend for the people of Virginia to know, as well. Libertarians running for federal office is particularly important in 2008, as the first baby boomers turn 62 and many will retire. The demographic tide is beginning to arrive. Social Security must be reformed, or it will slowly start to devour our economy. I proudly support the Cato Institute’s “6.2% Solution,” which will allow workers to build large personal accounts for better retirements in a fiscally responsible way. Our political problems start in Washington. We need to substantially reduce government spending, institute tax reform and simplification and put more responsibility where it belongs—with state and local governments—and, most importantly, with individuals working voluntarily in cooperation with one another. Can you help let the people know that they don’t need to be boxed into voting for “the lesser of two evils?” Can you help me with the maximum legal contribution of $2,300 for the Redpath for Senate campaign? Such a generous contribution would help immensely with signs, bumper stickers, flyers and fees at local events—the basics of a campaign that I will badly need. If television ads are financially out of reach for my campaign, I intend to produce radio ads that will run on major News/Talk stations around the Commonwealth on the day before Election Day, then on Election Day, then on the Sunday before Election Day, then buy backwards day by day, for maximum impact on—and votes from—disillusioned Virginians in what portends not to be a very close election. I’ve put a lot into this, and I know others have as well. Can you put a lot into this, too? If you’re not comfortable with a maximum donation, could you please consider a major contribution that will help this campaign get maximum attention around the Commonwealth over the next three months? Every donation helps. So, while I ask that you dig as deep as you are able, any donation will be warmly accepted, deeply appreciated and used wisely. It's easy to donate! Simply go online to www.redpath2008.com and click on the “Donate” button to pay by credit card or mail a check to: REDPATH FOR SENATE c/o Kevin McKenna, Treasurer 2576 Nicky Lane Alexandria, VA 22311 Thank you for helping the Redpath for Senate campaign be all it can be in advancing the Libertarian Party and the LPVA. Sincerely, William Redpath LPVA Candidate for US Senate Chairman, Libertarian National Committee [EMAIL PROTECTED] _________________________________________________________________ See what people are saying about Windows Live. Check out featured posts. http://www.windowslive.com/connect?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_connect2_082008 ############################################################# Have an announcement you'd like to post? 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