Ian M Fried

Meet House Candidate Bob Lord (AZ-3) in DC Tonight

by Ian M Fried  ::  Filed Under Blue Heroes '08  ::  July 15th, 2008 @ 5:08 pm EST

Remember a couple of months ago when Republican congressman decided that, with the cloud of scandal getting closer and with the Republicans being in the minority for the foreseeable future, that he would like to leave Congress and change jobs.  With the Republicans so desperate for candidates and a record number of GOP retirements already in place, they somehow convinced Shadegg to stick it out.  However, Shadegg is not going to have an easy race.

The Democratic candidate, Bob Lord, is both knowledgeable and engaging.  He is running a strong campaign in a district in the Phoenix area — an area that continues to turn towards the Democrats in recent elections.  While Shadegg is in full support of staying in Iraq, Bob wants to start bringing the troops home.  While Shadegg votes against stem-cell research and the Children’s health care program expansion, Bob is dedicated to both expanding health care and research. Shadegg is also anti-choice and anti-environment. Bob Lord would reverse those trends.

So if you can get to Dupont Circle tonight, come have a beer with Bob and see why he is the candidate who can turn this seat blue. 

6PM to 8PM at James Hoban’s Irish Restaurant (1 Dupont Circle in Washington, DC) — Suggested contribution, $25

NOTE: This event is sponsored by my PAC, Blue Catapult, which focuses on helping Democrats running for Congress challenging Republican seats.

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