Change, Solutions, Leadership, 2008 Democratic Congressional Candidates

Every day hard working Kentuckians, and people across the nation, are paying the price for the failed policies of the Bush administration.  While prices skyrocket and families suffer, Republicans continue to support tax breaks for the wealthiest one percent of Americans.  The same failed policy continues in Iraq, and more Americans have died in Afghanistan this month, than at any other point in our military operation there.

This needs to change, this is a time that calls for leadership, and this is a time that calls for solutions. 

This is why each of us should look forward to November 4th with hope.  We have the opportunity; we have the power, to bring much needed change.    

We have the opportunity to return two great leaders to the United States Congress, and to send them colleagues who share their vision, who share their values, and share their commitment to work for all of the people of Kentucky.

Congressman John Yarmuth has made the 3rd District, and all of Kentucky, proud.  He has been a leader throughout his first term, putting the people he serves ahead of the special interests.  As gas prices rose, Congressman Yarmuth sponsored HR 6251, The Responsible Federal Oil and Gas Lease Act of 2008, this measure will require big oil companies to develop the 68 million acres they are leasing, but not using, as a way to keep prices artificially high.  While his opponent collects money from big oil and enriches herself with their profits, Congressman Yarmouth works towards solutions.

Sixth District Congressman Ben Chandler, has worked to provide our children with quality, safe schools.  Last month, the House passed Congressman Chandler's HR 3021 with bi-partisan support.  This measure called the 21st Century Green High-Performing Public School Facilities Act will authorize a vital $6.4 billion to our nation's schools for construction, modernization, renovation and repair.

We need to ensure that Congressmen Yarmuth and Chandler return to Washington to work for the people of Kentucky.  We also need to send them help.

Heather Ryan, a hard working mother and United States Navy veteran, is working each day to unseat Ed Whitfield.  The people of 1st District finally have the opportunity to elect a member of Congress who understands the challenges Kentucky families face, a representative who will put the people of her district ahead of the interests of the corporations who control her opponent. 

State Senator David Boswell provides Democrats with the opportunity to pick up a vacant seat in the 2nd District.  Senator Boswell has served Kentuckians for more than 30 years in the State House, Senate and as Agriculture Commissioner; he will bring the type of vision and leadership to the 2nd District that has been lacking for so long.  This month's Survey USA poll which shows Senator Boswell with a three-point lead confirms that residents of the 2nd District are seeking positive change and real leaders.

Dr. Michael Kelley is challenging Geoff Davis in the 4th District.  As a family physician, Dr. Kelley understands the flaws in our nation's healthcare system and is proposing commonsense reforms that will ensure healthcare affordability and improve healthcare delivery. 

I encourage you to do your part to elect these Democratic leaders in November.  Please tell your friends, family, and neighbors about the leadership, about the solutions these candidates offer.  Please help us elect the leaders who will help to undo the damage of the past eight years.  This November, help "Put the Blue Back in the Bluegrass State". 

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