Barbara Boxer to run for re-election in 2010

[Adlai Stevenson]

http://www.barbaraboxer.com/news/bulletins?id=0006

As I stood on the Senate floor recently, calling on President Bush to change course in Iraq and start bringing our troops home, I realized that this President has had his way for so long, with a subservient rubber-stamp Republican Congress, that he must be challenged day after day on his destructive policies.  What's more, we know that it will take years to restore America as a country of hope, opportunity, and fairness, once again regaining our place as a moral world leader.

That's why I am writing to let you know, with deep commitment and excitement, that I have decided to run again for the United States Senate!

I can promise you, the radical right-wing forces that support the status quo will come after me -- in fact they already are. Because I am a leader on ending the Iraq war (and never voted for it in the first place), because I am pushing hard to pass meaningful global warming legislation as Chairman of the Environment and Public Works Committee, because I am the author of the bill to keep Roe v. Wade the law of the land, and because I am not afraid of their attack dogs, I am a prime target of the right-wing machine.

That's where you come in.  I need you now more than ever before -- to kick-off our campaign with a fundraising drive that is so strong, and so broad, that the radical right-wing knows we're gearing up to fight.

Help me get my 2010 re-election campaign off to a strong start -- please contribute today!
 
I wear these right-wing attacks as a badge of honor because I learned early on that their goal is to put fear in the hearts of those of us who will tell the truth, as I did on this war -- truth to power. Rush Limbaugh, Sean Hannity, and Michael Savage may spew their venom, but with you by my side, their virulent attacks just fall away.

Remember when I told Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice that "your loyalty to the mission you were given, to sell this war, overwhelmed your respect for the truth?"  Well click here to listen to Bill O'Reilly's diatribe in response.
 
I call this to your attention just so you hear an example of the attacks, distortions, and lies the right-wing throws my way.  With you by my side, they can't defeat me -- much to their dismay -- even though they try to tear me down every time I run.  But I need your help to keep fighting back.

Help me fight back against the right-wing attacks that are coming our way -- please contribute today!

Today, I am launching my first major online fundraising drive for my 2010 campaign.  In recent years, many of you have responded to my appeals as I asked you to help so many Senate candidates -- which was critical in our fight to take back the Senate.  But today I am doing something hard for me -- hard but necessary.  I am asking you to help me, right away, as we get our 2010 campaign off on the right foot.

If we wait, our job becomes that much harder, because in California it takes so many resources to deter a tough race.  It is imperative to start early. Plus, raising money online means we don't need to do as many expensive and time consuming offline events, so I can spend more time fighting for you in the halls of Congress.

That's why I'm launching the "10 for 10" program -- a drive to reach 10,000 donors for my 2010 re-election campaign before May 31st.  I want everyone to be able to participate equally, whether you can give $20 or $2000, so we've set a donor goal, not a dollar goal -- but I hope you'll give as generously as you can afford.  "10 for 10" is a bold, aggressive effort to kick off my campaign in style and put all of my potential right-wing opponents on notice.

Become one of the special founders of my 2010 online re-election effort by joining the "10 for 10" program -- please contribute today!

I want to recognize every single online donor who contributes to our "10 for 10" drive before May 31st.  So we're creating a special page on my new campaign website, www.BarbaraBoxer.com, that will list the names of every "10 for 10" donor -- the "founding members" of my re-election campaign.  It's a list that I'll proudly feature on my website all the way through the 2010 election, and I hope your name will be on it.

We must get back to an America that is a land of hope, opportunity, fairness, and individual rights, respected and admired both at home and abroad.  That's what I'm fighting for -- and that's why I'm asking for your help.

[SPC]

Schwarzenegger's going to have a tougher time than he expected.

[bullmoose88]

Man...CSPAN Senate coverage ratings would shoot through the roof if Arnold won that matchup.

"I am eeen support for dees billl, to build robots made of human skin over metal endoskeleton...

"The Gentleman's time has Expired"

"AISLE SHOW YOU WHOSE TIME HAS BEEN EXPIRED"

(arnold proceeds to terminate the chair)

[Kevin]

Man...CSPAN Senate coverage ratings would shoot through the roof if Arnold won that matchup.

"I am eeen support for dees billl, to build robots made of human skin over metal endoskeleton...

"The Gentleman's time has Expired"

"AISLE SHOW YOU WHOSE TIME HAS BEEN EXPIRED"

(arnold proceeds to terminate the chair)

LOL!!!!!!! ROTFL!!!!!!!!!!!

[Keystone Phil]

I hope Arnold runs. This scum needs to be sent packing.

[SPC]

I hope Arnold runs. This scum needs to be sent packing.

Which Arnold? Do you mean the fiscally responsible Arnold of 2003, or do you mean the socialist RINO Arnold of 2007?

[I spent the winter writing songs about getting better]

Arnold's not going to win. Boxer wins easily, *yawn*

[SPC]

Arnold's not going to win. Boxer wins easily, *yawn*

I don' think so. Arnold's supposed bipartisanship makes him a popular figure around here. I will admit that Boxer is likely to win, but I can guarentee you that Arnold will make this a tough race. As usual, I will be voting for the guy with the (L) next to his name.

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Awesome. I don't think Arnold is stupid enough to get his ass kicked by her. She's got the power of incumbency, the media can't beat her up like they beat up Angelides. Also, Californians tend to be pretty consistant in how they vote in federal elections.

[SPC]

Awesome. I don't think Arnold is stupid enough to get his ass kicked by her. She's got the power of incumbency, the media can't beat her up like they beat up Angelides. Also, Californians tend to be pretty consistant in how they vote in federal elections.

Why else would he be abandoning his principles from his first campaign if he's not up for reelection?

[○∙◄☻¥tπ[╪AV┼cVê└]

Awesome. I don't think Arnold is stupid enough to get his ass kicked by her. She's got the power of incumbency, the media can't beat her up like they beat up Angelides. Also, Californians tend to be pretty consistant in how they vote in federal elections.

Why else would he be abandoning his principles from his first campaign if he's not up for reelection?

He had principles in his first campaign? I must have missed the part of that campaign that had substance.

Substance free campaigns aren't going to work as well for a US Senate election against an incumbent.

[SPC]

Awesome. I don't think Arnold is stupid enough to get his ass kicked by her. She's got the power of incumbency, the media can't beat her up like they beat up Angelides. Also, Californians tend to be pretty consistant in how they vote in federal elections.

Why else would he be abandoning his principles from his first campaign if he's not up for reelection?

He had principles in his first campaign? I must have missed the part of that campaign that had substance.

Substance free campaigns aren't going to work as well for a US Senate election against an incumbent.

All I'm saying is that why else would he take a sharp turn to the left if he wasn't running for a higher office?

[Kevin]

Arnold's not going to win. Boxer wins easily, *yawn*

I don' think so. Arnold's supposed bipartisanship makes him a popular figure around here. I will admit that Boxer is likely to win, but I can guarentee you that Arnold will make this a tough race. As usual, I will be voting for the guy with the (L) next to his name.

Why not vote Arnold, A vote for Arnold will be taking the power out of the hands of the Christian right and help putting the Republican party back on a moderate course.

[Rob]

This will be an easy hold.

I hope Arnold runs. This scum needs to be sent packing.

You really believe that Arnold would defeat her, don't you?

I don't understand the right-wing hatred for Boxer- she doesn't even support gay marriage, and she's been a fervent advocate of "anti-terror" measures like the PATRIOT Act. 

[Boris]

she doesn't even support gay marriage

Are you sure? I could've sworn she voted against the Defense of Marriage Act and opposed the Federal Marriage Amendment.

[SPC]

Arnold's not going to win. Boxer wins easily, *yawn*

I don' think so. Arnold's supposed bipartisanship makes him a popular figure around here. I will admit that Boxer is likely to win, but I can guarentee you that Arnold will make this a tough race. As usual, I will be voting for the guy with the (L) next to his name.

Why not vote Arnold, A vote for Arnold will be taking the power out of the hands of the Christian right and help putting the Republican party back on a moderate course.

Moderate course?! Name one thing that could be labeled as fiscally conservative that Arnold has done since his second term began. He supports stem cell research funding, tax hikes, universal health care, carbon limits, amnesty, and almost everything else that the Democratic Party supports.

[Padfoot]

Arnold's not going to win. Boxer wins easily, *yawn*

I don' think so. Arnold's supposed bipartisanship makes him a popular figure around here. I will admit that Boxer is likely to win, but I can guarentee you that Arnold will make this a tough race. As usual, I will be voting for the guy with the (L) next to his name.

Why not vote Arnold, A vote for Arnold will be taking the power out of the hands of the Christian right and help putting the Republican party back on a moderate course.

A vote for Aronold would do the exact opposite of that.  Voting one moderate GOP Senator into office would put the 40 or so hard-right Republicans in the Senate back into power thus bringing their extremist policies back up for consideration.

[TheresNoMoney]

Barbara Boxer is one the best politicians in Washington.  I'm happy she's running again, I thought she was going to retire after this term.

[SPC]

Barbara Boxer is one the worst politicians in Washington.  I'm sad she's running again, I thought she was going to retire after this term.

That makes two of us.

[Speed of Sound]

Indeed this is a very happy turn of events. Boxer is in a pretty safe position, so its good to know that we'll be keeping that powerful, outspoken voice in Washington. What will be more interesting is what the political field will look like in 2016 for that seat.

[Gabu]

I don't understand the right-wing hatred for Boxer- she doesn't even support gay marriage, and she's been a fervent advocate of "anti-terror" measures like the PATRIOT Act. 

I seem to recall her doing something with regards to Ohio's electoral votes that would probably not meet the approval of conservatives.

[Rob]

Are you sure? I could've sworn she voted against the Defense of Marriage Act and opposed the Federal Marriage Amendment.

Correct on both counts, but I'm not sure why- when gay marriage is made available, she denounces it and states her belief that "marriage is between a man and a woman."

I seem to recall her doing something with regards to Ohio's electoral votes that would probably not meet the approval of conservatives.

lol. Silly thing to stay mad about for so long, given that it was purely symbolic...

My point is that there's no real reason for conservatives to single out Boxer, a mainstream liberal who has broken with the left on a number of issues. They seem not to understand that some states actually prefer to elect Democrats, and they could do worse in California.

[HardRCafé]

The personal attack on Condoleezza Rice was beyond the pale and a huge step back for feminism.

[Adlai Stevenson]

The personal attack on Condoleezza Rice was beyond the pale and a huge step back for feminism.

O really?

[Kevin]

Arnold's not going to win. Boxer wins easily, *yawn*

I don' think so. Arnold's supposed bipartisanship makes him a popular figure around here. I will admit that Boxer is likely to win, but I can guarentee you that Arnold will make this a tough race. As usual, I will be voting for the guy with the (L) next to his name.

Why not vote Arnold, A vote for Arnold will be taking the power out of the hands of the Christian right and help putting the Republican party back on a moderate course.

A vote for Aronold would do the exact opposite of that.  Voting one moderate GOP Senator into office would put the 40 or so hard-right Republicans in the Senate back into power thus bringing their extremist policies back up for consideration.

It would give the moderates in party a little more power.