The Democratic National Committee kept up its efforts to show it is fully backing Democratic Scott Murphy in his bid for Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand’s (D-N.Y.) former House seat late Wednesday, blasting out an email from DNC chair Tim Kaine soliciting contributions.
The email comes after President Obama endorsed Murphy and sent an email to 50,000 activists in the New York area soliciting contributions. The DNC also noted that it has contributed $10,000 to the race so far.
Murphy is facing off against Republican New York Assemblyman Jim Tedisco in the March 31 special election.
Dear XXXX,
A fellow democrat needs our help. Scott Murphy is running for newly-appointed Senator Kristin Gillibrand’s vacant House seat in New York’s 20th Congressional District.
This race is important to President Obama and to our party because it again gives us the opportunity to make a big impact on our efforts to bring about a lasting economic recovery.
On Tuesday, March 31st — less than one week away — voters will have the chance to send Scott to Congress, where he’ll work with the President to get our economy moving in the right direction.
Scott has the kind of experience and background we desperately need right now in Washington – but the Republicans are pulling out all the stops to elect their candidate and to use the outcome of this election as an excuse to obstruct the President’s agenda.
To help the President, we must help Scott Murphy win the election on March 31st – contribute what you can today:
Scott has created jobs by building and growing small businesses while bringing people together to address difficult challenges. He supports the economic recovery plan the President has put in place, and he can be counted on to be an ally for change to the President.
Scott Murphy needs our help if he is going to make it to Washington to help President Obama pass his agenda for change – so please contribute what you can today:
To restore our economy and build a foundation for lasting prosperity, the President needs Scott’s help. This week, Scott needs yours.
I thank you in advance for your generosity and support of a Democratic candidate who will join his House colleagues in helping the President bring change to America.
Best wishes,
Gov. Tim Kaine
Chairman, Democratic National Committee