Dear Todd,
It's been said that Washington's often the last place in America to get the news.
Well, let me tell you, last night, the news arrived!
From every corner of the country, members of the DCCC community like you gave their time, their energy, and their hard-earned money on the faith that together we could change this country. Our faith has been rewarded by the American people who sent a resounding, unmistakable message of change and a new direction for America.
This was not just a victory for a party, but an opportunity for our country. And we accept your challenge.
To clean up our broken budget and broken politics.
To promote policies that make it easier for hard-working Americans who are struggling with the costs of health care, college, prescription drugs and retirement security.
To get serious about breaking our dangerous dependence on foreign oil, and enacting the recommendations of the 9/11 Commission recommendations.
And all Americans have recognized that what we're doing in Iraq isn't working and we desperately need to change course.
We can do these things and we can do more if we put the long-term interests of our country ahead of a constant effort to seek political advantage. It's time for the endless campaign to stop and the hard work of governing to begin.
And this is our pledge to you. You have given us a chance to turn this country around and we'll give you the government that no longer lets you down.
We welcome the opportunity to usher in a new era of responsibility in Washington. And there's a lesson: The American people never lose their zeal for reform, and neither can we. The old era of irresponsibility is over and the new era of real reform has just begun.
And again, I want to thank the DCCC community, who came together to ensure that America is a shining beacon of hope and opportunity.
With our new Democratic majority in the House, we have the opportunity to make that beacon shine even brighter by putting our differences aside and working for a stronger, safer America. You have played a vital role in making history, and none will not forget it.
Thank you one more time.
Sincerely,
Rahm Emanuel
Chairman, Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee
God I love this man.
We're really not this serious.
The woman behind Brenda called me over just after I took this picture to inform me: "Honey, I just had to let you know: real men wear pink."
But Moms, just remember...
