While $250,000,000 may seem like a lot of money, compare that with the following statistic:
In Atlantic City thirteen casinos have 37,067 slot machines producing win
revenues of $3.139 billion a year, or $232 per machine per day(the casinos take an additional $1.163 billion in table wins away from players).
June 8, 2005
Howard Dean, MD
Chairman
Democratic National Committee
430 S Capitol St SE
Washington, DC
Dear Dr. Dean,
It is with great pleasure that I send you the enclosed check for $25. This is the first installment of a total of $250 I plan to give to the DNC over the next calendar year. Please know that, if you were not the Chairman, I would not be donating these funds to the National Committee. I have nothing but admiration and respect for the work you are doing, the personal sacrifices you are making, and the way you are able to withstand and to rise above the criticism of some within your own party. I am not alone. There is a rising chorus of voices out there, which I am able to tap into on the Internet, that agrees with my opinion of the job you are doing. We are tired of business as usual, we are tired of being sold out by our own leadership, and we want the truth to be told. If one million other citizens such as myself will match my contribution, by the 2006 elections the Party will have $250,000,000 on hand to get our message out, without the questionable help of fat cat donors. What the message should be, I will leave in your capable hands. I am sure it will not be, hey, we are almost as good as the Republicans. You have the power to transform our party, and our country, and you have given me the faith to believe that I, in my small way, have the power to help in that process.
I wish you great success. May God bless and keep you.
Sincerely,
Ruth Davis
P.S.: What I want to know is, will you be making a visit to Virginia this fall to campaign for Tim Kaine for Governor? I sure would be tickled to hear you speak in person!!!!!
Posted by Hannah at June 8, 2005 04:21 PM