Hey Rob, yeah, you know who I mean, when do I get to be on the mailing list? Hat tip to Eric Davis because he gets the emails I don’t [tongue-in-cheek pique].
From State Senator Don Harmon’s Office:
Dear Friends,
I have enjoyed the privilege of working with two great leaders in Illinois, Senator Barack Obama and Comptroller Dan Hynes. I know you all recall that Comptroller Hynes and Senator Obama faced off in the 2004 Democratic primary campaign. Since that time, Comptroller Hynes has been a strong supporter of Senator Obama. These two leaders have shown the type of class and dedication to Democratic principles that I admire.
Since Barack Obama left the Illinois Senate for the United States Senate, he has been touted as a candidate for President of the United States. I know he will be a formidable candidate, and I know he will be a great president. It is why I am joining Comptroller Dan Hynes in urging Barack Obama to seek the office of President of the United States.
Below, you will find a letter from Comptroller Dan Hynes and a link to a petition encouraging Senator Obama to run for president. I hope you will sign this online petition, and join me, Comptroller Hynes, and citizens throughout Illinois and our country.
Thank you for your attention.
Sincerely,
Senator Don Harmon
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Dear Friends,
I would like to first thank you again for your support in securing my re-election as Illinois State Comptroller. Because of your help, I will continue fighting for working families, life saving medical research and real ethics reforms in Illinois. I am excited and invigorated for another term as your State Comptroller. However, the reason for my letter today is to ask for your help in what seemed like a very unlikely scenario 2 ½ years ago.
Many of you probably remember that I ran for the U.S. Senate against Barack Obama in the 2004 Democratic Primary, along with several other candidates. While we both ran spirited campaigns, Barack’s message of hope and change in Washington captivated voters across Illinois. While I was disappointed in our second-place finish, I quickly realized that Barack had the capability of offering our country something more.
As Barack’s opponent in 2004, I had a unique perspective to observe Barack emerge from a State Senator from Chicago into what can best be described as a national phenomenon. Throughout our 2004 campaign, I was able to witness firsthand how people from all walks of life were drawn to Barack and his message. Like many other Americans, I witnessed the culmination of Barack’s emergence at the 2004 Democratic National Convention, when his keynote address captured the sense of hope and optimism that people across the country have long been yearning for.
Since he was elected to the Senate, Barack has proven himself as someone who tackles difficult issues, successfully works in a bipartisan fashion, and isn’t afraid to articulate his true convictions. The real belief that Barack could serve our country well as President was never more evident than during his trip to Africa this past summer. The images of thousands of people flooding the streets in adoration of the Illinois Senator made me realize that not only can we count on Barack on the domestic front, but he can restore the United States’ image around the globe.
It was for these and other reasons why I decided to write Senator Obama in September and urge him to run for the President of the United States.
On the eve of his first trip to the state of New Hampshire, I encourage you to join me and other Americans in demonstrating to Senator Obama how much support he enjoys in Illinois. Please go to www.runobama.com and sign the petition urging Senator Obama to run for President of the United States. You can help the folks at runobama.com achieve their goal of 10,000 signatures to present to Senator Obama this Sunday when he arrives in New Hampshire. Together, we can ensure that we have the best candidate in 2008 who will be able to bring positive change for all Americans.
Thank you and God bless you and your family during this holiday season.
Sincerely,
Daniel W. Hynes
Illinois State Comptroller
P.S. You can help this worthy effort further by forwarding this email to your friends and colleagues.
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