WomenCount endorses Jennifer Brunner, but she still needs your money

As has been chronicled on this blog many times, Ohioans need Jennifer Brunner to be their next United States Senator. If they want a leader that is qualified, thoughtful, and progressive, she is the only choice. Her experience revolutionizing the way that elections are run in Ohio cannot be overstated. And the courage she has shown is advocating for progressive positions on issues like gay marriage makes her a refreshing break from the politics we usually see.

Furthermore, Democrats need Jennifer Brunner to be their nominee. If she is not, I firmly believe that they will lose out on the opportunity to pick up this seat. Governor Ted Strickland's sinking approval numbers will surely drag down Lieutenant Governor Lee Fisher's chances if he wins the nomination. On top of that, voters need a candidate that they can get excited about. Fisher excites nobody, not even the Democratic base (see post below). Jennifer Brunner's charisma and specific accomplishments coupled with the fact that she is attempting to become Ohio's first female Senator is exciting. It gives them a reason to show up on election day.

Every poll shows Brunner neck and neck with Fisher for the nomination, and neck and neck with Rob Portman in the general election. However, she is being written off because of her lack of fundraising. WomenCount PAC endorsed her today, which should help her bring in some national money. But that is not nearly enough. The Brunner campaign needs you. The same people that were tired of the same old politics and were excited at the prospect of change one year ago and reached into their wallets to give whatever they could afford to Barack Obama need to do the same now. Jennifer Brunner can win this nomination, but she cannot do it without money. Investing in her campaign is investing in the future of Ohio. Please consider donating $5, or $25. Whatever you can spare. This is worth it. Building a grassroots fundraising organization across Ohio is the only way that we can ensure that this Senate seat belongs to Democrats next year. It is the only way that we will be represented by a Senator that actually shares our values. We should not have to settle for the lowest common denominator. We, the progressive-minded people of Ohio, want Jennifer Brunner as our next United States Senator, and it is time to put our money where our mouth is.

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