Received this e-mail today from President Obama in support of Rep. Tammy Duckworth’s (D. IL) U.S. Senate campaign:
Rep. Tammy Duckworth (D. IL) I’m so proud to be in Chicago today campaigning to elect Tammy Duckworth to the seat I once held in the U.S. Senate. Illinois is one of our best chances in the country to win back a Republican Senate seat, and if anyone’s up for the challenge, it’s Tammy. But she can’t succeed without our help. Join me right now in supporting Tammy. Few people fight as passionately for our Veterans as Tammy. That’s why I asked her to join my administration. At the VA, Tammy served her fellow Veterans with unmatched dedication and a commitment to excellence. Once Tammy was elected to Congress, she continued her advocacy for Veterans, including her work on improving access to mental health care. I was proud to sign one of her signature pieces of legislation -- the Clay Hunt Suicide Prevention Act -- into law. Tammy has been a strong champion for working families too. She knows that the best way to strengthen our economy is to invest in our people and provide opportunities for every American to succeed. She’s sought to make sure hard work is rewarded with a secure retirement and an affordable college education - and that includes introducing legislation to provide a free community college education to deserving students. I know that Tammy will continue to be a powerful advocate for Veterans and working families as Illinois’ next senator, but right now, she’s up against heavy super PAC spending and she’s counting on all of us to do our part. Chip in $5 right now to send Tammy to fill my former seat in the U.S. Senate: http://action.tammyduckworth.com/Im-With-Tammy Thank you, Barack↧