Five More States, $60,000, July 20
Ladies and gentlemen.
Today, it is July 9.
And thanks to you, we have met deadline one - get Nader/Gonzalez on the ballot in ten states by July 6.
Now, on to deadline two: 
Fifteen states by July 20.
That’s five more states - Missouri, Massachusetts, South Carolina, Rhode Island and Arkansas.
All by July 20.
And to get there, we need to raise $60,000.
In eleven days.
Here is what we propose.
Donate now - in whatever denomination suits you - $5, $10, $20, $50, $100.
And if you choose, your name will pop up on our fundraising widget - which shows every dollar we raise as we approach our $60,000 goal.
You will be supporting Albert, Nicole, David and Deborah.
They are four of more than 50 valiant roadtrippers - who have spanned out around the country to put Nader/Gonzalez on the ballot.
Thanks to them - and thanks to you - we are on our way toward our goal of 15 states by July 20.
- In South Carolina, we need 20,000 signatures. Fourteen of our roadtrippers, led by Albert Marino, David Peyton and Tom Hanson (pictured above), collected 3,500 signatures over the July 4 weekend. We now have 14,000 in hand. We need another 6,000 in five days. Come on, Carolina, help get us there now.
- In Massachusetts, we need 20,000 signatures. We have 12,000 in hand and need another 8,000 in the next 10 days to push us over the top. Bay Staters - push us over the top.
- In Missouri, we need 20,000 signatures. As of today, we have collected 12,000. We need another 8,000 in the next ten days. Missouri - show us the money.
- In Rhode Island, we just flew in five roadtrippers for Ralph to launch our New England team. They will be led by Nicole Brooks (pictured here) and Deborah Schagen. After Rhode Island, this team will help push us over the top in New Hampshire and Maine. Little Rhody, let’s get it done.
- And in Arkansas, we’re just getting started. We need 2,000 signatures. Please, Razorbacks - step up now.
Nader/Gonzalez.
It’s a happy crew.
Why?
Because happiness is participation in power.
Feeling down about the corporate takeover of our democracy?
You’ll feel better.
And you’ll help us meet our goal of $60,000 by July 20.
And we’ll put your name in lights (if you choose).
Remember you can keep giving whenever you feel the urge - right up to the legal limit of $4,600 per person.
You might feel the urge, for example, this afternoon if Obama and McCain vote for the telecom immunity bill.
Again, thanks for your strong support.
Together, we are making a difference.
Onward
The Nader Team
PS: We invite your comments to the blog.
