Look Ma, I'm An Ultra Radical Extremist!

And so Republicans begin to get nasty, an act of desperation, even on the local level.

Yesterday, the Republican incumbent opponent of a Missouri House Candidate sent out a mailer saying the Democratic challenger (a wonderful woman who has been very careful about taking endorsements in a conservative district that IS winnable with a high DPI) has a campaign manager who "worked for [Organization], an Ultra Radical protest group that supports illegal immigration, abortion on demand, and gay marriage." The Campaign Manager did NOT work for this organization. I sit on the board of this organization, and the campaign manager did a social work practicum for the organization. However, at least the mailer is laughable with a picture of a short-haired, masculine appearing woman screaming into a megaphone.

The campaign I have been working hard for, a State Senate race, got its own ugly mailer from the Republican incumbent opponent. The mailer says, "[Candidate] - Endorsed by [My Organization] an Extremist Group promoting same-sex marriages."

It's a bit demoralizing, as candidates in this area of the state were reluctant to be affiliated with the Gays and the Pro-Choicers, and now their "fears" have been confirmed... if the Republican wins. However, my most dear friend Maria responded with the following:

"Oh my god, sweetie, that's crazy! But I do believe that when one is called an extremist, one has undoubtedly succeeded in her work."

Hollah that, sister. Thanks for the good words. 5 days, and hopefully I can fall asleep with thoughts of hope fulfilled!