The Patriot Pastors’ Electoral War Against the "Hordes of Hell"

The new report by People For the American Way Foundation, the NAACP, and the African American Ministers Leadership Council documents how a new generation of Religious Right leaders is turning conservative churches into political machines for far-right Republican candidates with rhetoric that might make Pat Robertson blush. Christians may hold the most powerful political offices in the country, but to these pastors, Christians are on the verge of being thrown into jail for professing their faith. Political opponents aren’t just wrong, they are the "hordes of hell" and the "forces of darkness." Notably, high-level Republican officials aren’t trying to distance themselves from such rhetoric. Far from it. They’re embracing the self-proclaimed "Christocrats" and counting on a new wave of aggressive politics-from-the-pulpit to win elections. In Texas, a group is giving the governor organized support from pastors motivated to help his re-election campaign. In Pennsylvania, a nascent group seeks to do the same for their embattled senator. And in Ohio, the candidate anointed by the "Patriot Pastors" – Secretary of State Ken Blackwell – is the Republican gubernatorial nominee.

I know you are getting ready for a long weekend, but I wanted to take a moment and talk about what is happening on Friday. June 30th marks an important milestone in what will be a long campaign season. This Friday is the end of the second financial quarter of 2006.

We know it takes votes to win an election and not money. However, over the next couple of months, organizations, newspapers, and individuals will use the second quarter fundraising numbers as a barometer of how successful a campaign will be at broadcasting its message.
We need to send an overwhelming message that Nebraskans are supporting Ben Nelson, Maxine Moul, Jim Esch and Scott Kleeb.

If you are planning on giving to a federal candidate’s campaign, now is the time to do it. Ben, Maxine, Jim and Scott need your help to show everyone that Nebraskans fully support their campaigns and are ready to change the political landscape of our state.
Each of our federal candidates have websites that allow you to make a contribution with ease on their websites:

Senator Ben Nelson

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First Congressional District - Maxine Moul

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Second Congressional District - Jim Esch

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Third Congressional District - Scott Kleeb

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Please take a moment and consider making a donation to these candidates today. With your help, we'll send a resounding message to Republicans and the media throughout this state - the Nebraska Democratic Party and its candidates are poised for victory!



With Warm Wishes,
Barry Rubin
Executive Director
Nebraska Democratic Party