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Dear Friend,

It
is now absolutely clear that the 2006 elections will represent a
fundamental choice between those who want to stay the course President
Bush has set - and those who want to move America forward in a more
promising direction.

By
acting now, you can provide essential momentum to Democratic candidates
in the closest, most critical contests. But, you have to act before
midnight Friday.

The
September 30th FEC reporting deadline will give key Democratic Senate
candidates a unique opportunity to demonstrate the strength of their
campaigns. Please act now to propel one or more of these candidates
toward victory.

Make a contribution to one or more of these key races before the end of quarter deadline.

Senator Bill Nelson (D-Florida)

Remember
Katherine Harris and the role she played in the 2000 Florida vote
fiasco? Well, she's one of the GOP candidates who would like nothing
better than to drive Senator Bill Nelson out of office. So, we have two
priorities in this Senate race - making sure a strong Democratic
Senator gets re-elected - and making certain a Republican candidate
doesn't use her role in disrupting the democratic process as a stepping
stone to higher office.

You
can help put Florida in the winning Democratic column by providing
immediate support to Senator Nelson. Whether it's stopping oil drilling
off Florida's coast, preserving Social Security, or protecting our
personal privacy from the intrusion of government, Bill Nelson is
fighting for Florida. He has a long record of taking on powerful
interests - from insurance companies to oil companies to the big banks,
and he is a strong advocate for the protection of voters' rights in
Florida and around the nation. He's a tough senator heading into a
tough campaign and he needs your help now. CONTRIBUTE

Senator Robert C. Byrd (D-West Virginia)

There
are two ways to incur the wrath of the Bush administration. One is to
insist that the administration abide by the Constitution. The other is
to ask tough questions about Bush policies. Senator Robert C. Byrd has
done both as one of the Senate's most powerful and authoritative
voices. As a result, the Republican Party political machine would like
nothing better than to defeat him next November. Senator Byrd is an
indispensable leader in the U.S. Senate. He has fought hard for the
people of West Virginia and for the principles at the heart of our
democracy. At a time in our nation's history when the executive branch
is trying to expand its authority and one political party controls two
branches of government, Senator Byrd has stood up for the Constitution
and the Founding Fathers' vision of separation of powers. Now, it's
time for us to stand up for him. CONTRIBUTE

Claire McCaskill (Missouri challenger)

Claire
McCaskill is challenging incumbent Republican Jim Talent to re-capture
the seat that was narrowly lost during a special election in 2002, and
the race is currently deadlocked. Her victory could help narrow the
GOP's advantage and add another powerful Democratic female voice to the
Senate. She's already won statewide in Missouri - twice! Claire has
deep rural roots and a genuine understanding of the challenges facing
Missouri families. She's been a legislator, a prosecutor and a State
Auditor and, in the words of the Kansas City Star, she has been
"exceptional in every office she's held." [Editorial Board, 10/24/04]
Claire has promised voters that if they send her to Washington she will
clean up the mess that Republicans have created for working families
and help make common sense the order of the day. You can help put this
exceptional leader on the road to victory by acting right now.
CONTRIBUTE

Jim Pederson (Arizona challenger)

Jim
Pederson is challenging Republican incumbent Senator Jon Kyl. Senator
Kyl has been Example A of a strict conservative who continues to put
partisan politics ahead of Arizona families. The Arizona tradition is
one of independence, of putting the well-being of people ahead of
party, ahead of ideology, ahead of big campaign money, and Jim Pederson
will make sure that he brings this tradition with him to Washington. As
one of the leading Senate challengers in the country, Jim is running a
strong campaign built around common sense solutions to immigration
reform, increased national security, and greater access to quality
education and health care. Your help now can give this impressive
Senate challenger a boost at a critical moment in the campaign.
CONTRIBUTE

Make a contribution to one or more of these key races before the end of quarter deadline.

Keeping
America's Promise, the political action committee that I helped found,
is pulling out all the stops for these four essential Senate
candidates. Give to one of them - or better still, donate to all four.
But, whatever you do, act now.

Don't hesitate for a moment. With the deadline fast approaching, it's vitally important that you participate right now.

Sincerely,

John Kerry

	Paid for by Friends of John Kerry, Inc. Authorized by Friends of Robert C. Byrd Committee Authorized by Bill Nelson for US Senate Authorized by McCaskill for Missouri Authorized by Pederson 2006