Ohio Valley Politics

Incumbent Zack Space of the 18th congressional district has launched a new fundraising program entitled “I Back Zack” to help raise funds for the coming election.

Basically the program requires a person to pledge to pay an $8 donation each month for ten months (until election day) and in exchange the first 100 participants will get a T-shirt and an invite to a private reception. Not too bad for $80, especially when it goes to such a good cause.

If you’re interested, you can read the fundraising announcement after the jump.

Dear David,

I have the opportunity to serve the people of southeastern Ohio because my predecessor, who is now in jail, became the poster boy for the corruption and scandal that riddled the Republican Party.  He betrayed the trust of so many people and damaged our democracy.

In order to restore that trust, I have made it my mission to curb the influence that lobbyists have in Washington.  That is why:

• I led the charge to change the rules of the House of Representatives so that no Member of Congress can accept travel, gifts, or meals from lobbyists.

• I refuse to accept campaign contributions from lobbyists.

But, as we all know, change never comes easily. My opponents and their entrenched special interest backers are doing everything they can to hold on to power and maintain the status quo in Washington. They will spare no expense in that effort. In fact, they’ve already spent hundreds of thousands of dollars to drag my name through the mud.

While my opponents rely on the backing of big money lobbyists, I am relying on you.  If enough ordinary people band together, we can bring about meaningful change.

That is why I am announcing the “I Back Zack: $8 for Victory in ‘08” campaign and asking you to join me in the fight break the lobbyists’ grip on Washington.

Here’s how it works. We are asking contributors to sign up to donate $8 each month until the election.  Our goal for the whole campaign is to get 1000 people to join.  But for now, we need 100 people to sign up before the primary on March 4.  The first 100 people to sign up will get an “I Back Zack” t-shirt and an invitation to a private “I Back Zack” reception. Please join now. I really need your help.

Signing up is easy.  All you have to do is: 

1. Click “I Back Zack”

2. Under “I would like to contribute” select “other” and type in “$8.00”

3. Under “I would like to make this contribution” select “each month” and type “10” in the box asking how many months you’d like to contribute.

4. Fill in your credit card information.

Over the course of the campaign, your $8/month contribution will go a long way towards bringing about change and breaking the lobbyists’ grip on Washington.
Thank you for your consideration. Together we will continue to move our country in a better direction.

All the best,

Zack Space