The Great Lakes Zephyr - Wind Energy & Hydrogen Journal

April 21, 2004

Dear Illinois Dennis Kucinich Supporters,

Many thanks to all of you for helping to inspire and create the Kucinich Campaign for President. Our nationwide efforts are still energizing Americans in support of the Kucinich vision of a stronger, healthier, and more secure country. Yes, the direction of the nomination was decided months ago, but, as we begin to rally behind the nominee, the direction of the Democratic Party Platform remains to be determined.

Dennis Kucinich has continued on the presidential campaign trail to give voice to those who want a new policy in Iraq which will result in bringing our troops home, a new health care policy which will result in a national health care plan that covers every citizen, a new trade policy which will stop the loss of millions of jobs, and the repeal of the Patriot Act without jeopardizing our national security.

All over America, Democrats are expressing gratitude to Dennis and the campaign for keeping these critical issues in the debate as we move on to the Democratic National Convention in Boston this July. The campaign is working hard to strengthen our party by demonstrating an inclusiveness that attracts young Americans, progressive Democrats, Greens, Natural Law Party members, Libertarians and Reform Party members. This is the way to unify the Democratic Party and win in November. Dennis continues to represent a progressive message that must be carried to Boston. Click here to visit our convention pages.

Over a month has gone by since our primary, and many of us are still working steadfastly in Illinois with the Kucinich campaign to support our vision of a transformed nation! Our commitment to major change in November compels us to ask for your help and input to maintain a foundation in Illinois from which to continue our national organizational efforts.

Please join us in gathering petition signatures on the major issues facing this nation as we continue to work to get the US out of Iraq, restore our constitutional rights and civil liberties, create universal health care for all, and utilize our resources to ensure jobs and basic services for our families and communities. Please sign our petitions online, refer your friends, and download PDF petitions to print hard copies for signatures in your community. Here is a link to our petition page.

Throughout this campaign many of you have helped Dennis Kucinich continue to be the leading voice of our aspirations to restore a just and healthy society. Your support is needed again in the form of financial contributions to help the Illinois and national Kucinich campaigns continue to:

1. Influence the platform of the Democratic Party so your voice is heard in Boston at the Democratic National Convention in July. A major presence is currently being planned in Boston;
2. Support Oregon, a key primary state in need of additional staff and resources - please consider helping with some of our canvassing efforts in Oregon - the Oregon state campaign site with contact info is http://www.kucinich-oregon.us;
3. Support campaign efforts in the remaining primary and caucus states with phone banking, letter writing, email campaigns and voter registration, all contributing to Dennis's continuity as the key spokesperson for American from every walk of life; and
4. Create a movement for the establishment of a cabinet-level Department of Peace!

We can revitalize the Democratic Party and our nation by volunteering to help other states win delegates for Dennis. We just won delegates in North Carolina (preliminary results), and a strong team is already in place in Oregon that would benefit from supplemental resources such as additional staffing, volunteers and help with media expenses.

We need your help now to continue this phase of the national campaign. Please make a contribution to the Illinois for Kucinich campaign today to help Illinois cover the expenses of these endeavors. Click here to contribute.

Thanks again for working to restore our democracy!

In cooperation,

Illinois for Kucinich & National Staff
Kucinich Campaign For President
http://www.kucinich.us/