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Dear SNAP Supporters:
Students for a New American Politics PAC has been shifting in to high gear in the past few weeks and we wanted to keep you informed about our exciting activities. Not only have we begun the process of accepting fellows for this summer’s program, but we have also endorsed a new round of candidates. Be on the look out for more information on our candidates this cycle and upcoming events
Fundraiser
SNAP will be hosting a major fundraising event on May 1st, 2008 in New York City so that we can continue to provide fellowships to our talented pool of applicants and support even more progressive leaders in congressional races across the country. The fundraiser will take place at the home of New York City Council Woman Gale Brewer and Cal Brewer from 6:00pm to 8:00pm. Their home is located at 29 West 96th St. New York, NY.
Endorsements
Students for a New American Politics PAC is proud to announce the endorsements of five progressive candidates of some of the most exciting and competitive races this cycle. Along with Jim Himes, whom we endorsed in February, these candidates will be instrumental in establishing a progressive majority in Congress. SNAP has decided to endorse the following candidates this cycle:
Tom Perriello (VA-5)
Tom Perriello has spent his life fighting for the disadvantaged and those without voices in Africa and in Virginia. More recently, he was been working to change the debate over faith in politics through Faithfulamerica.org and Catholics in Alliance for the Common Good. These organizations work to bring together communities of faith to tackle the real issues facing our country- environmental degradation, the war in Iraq, the healthcare crises and poverty. SNAP is proud to support this candidate of change.
Mary Jo Kilroy (OH-15)
Mary Jo Kilroy , Franklin County Commissioner who almost unseated incumbent Deborah Pryce in 2006, is making an even stronger challenge this year. She has also been a strong advocate for working families, especially in regards to healthcare reform. Mary Jo Kilroy embodies SNAP values and will be a wonderful representative of the people Ohio’s 15th congressional district.
Darcy Burner (WA-08)
Snap is also proud to be endorsing Darcy Burner this cycle. Darcy Burner, who came tantalizingly close to defeating David Reichert in 2006, is running on a truly progressive platform signified by her acclaimed “Responsible Plan for Ending the War in Iraq.” SNAP is excited to help the people of Washington’s 8th district have truly progressive representation in Congress.
Dan Seals (IL-10)
Dan Seals is running to truly represent the people of this progressive district outside of Chicago. He has been a dynamic force both within his community and abroad. With a range of experiences ranging from teaching English in Japan to working on economic development issues in Congress, Dan Seals is the kind of candidate the voters of the 10th district deserve.
Tom Allen (D-ME)
Tom Allen is another candidate running to replace a faux-moderate in the Senate and expand our tedious majority in that chamber. Not not only has he been a leader in Congress on foreign affairs by voting against the Iraq War from the start, but he’s also been involved with improving Maine’s economy with proposals like the Comprehensive Plan for Maine’s Small Businesses. SNAP is proud to throw our support behind this progressive leader.
How Can You Help?
We need your support to help SNAP reach it’s goal of sponsoring 40 to 50 fellowships this summer. There are many ways you can get involved and help us lay the groundwork for victory in the coming elections.
The most important way you can help us is with your financial support of our fellowship program. Every contribution puts us that much closer to funding another student organizer, putting more in summer ‘08 and forging another future progressive leader. Please visit our ACTBLUE page and contribute today. Donate $50 to sponsor a student for one day, $250 for one week, $1000 for one month or $2500 to sponsor a student for an entire summer. The more you donate, the more candidates we can endorse and fellowships we can provide.
Finally, please help us spread the word about SNAP by contacting your friends and family.Please send them an email, encourage them to visit our website and ask them to contribute. You can also do this by hosting a house party or reception in your community (please contact us if you would like to do so).
Press
Be sure to check out a profile of SNAP on huffingtonpost.com. Stay tuned for more press about SNAP in the coming weeks and feel free to leave comments!
John Riley
SNAP PAC
Communications Director