Received this e-mail today from former Rep. Betty Sutton’s (D. OH) gubernatorial campaign:
You are someone who has supported me through years of public service, and I wanted you to be among the very first to hear the news:I am running for governor because Ohio needs a new direction. One that works for Ohio.Too many Ohioans are feeling the pain of policies that help only the most privileged and powerful, while leaving far too many behind.With your support, we’ll stand up to the powerful and rock the status quo.It will take all of us working together to make it happen.Even $5 will make a statement that we are ready to stand up for what we believe.Once you do that, please share the news with your friends and family so that we can build a powerful grassroots campaign.Throughout my career, I’ve led fights against unfair trade deals that hurt Ohio workers.I fought to get Ohio Firefighters on the job.I helped save the auto industry and passed legislation that put 60,000 people to work, many right here in Ohio.I protected Lake Erie and other Great Lakes so future generations can depend on them, and stopped efforts to damage the lakes that would cause our environment and economy to suffer.And, I stood up for our troops to make sure they were paid fairly when they were kept on extended tours of duty.Ohio deserves a governor who recognizes our potential and knows how to make a real difference in the lives of those who have been left behind.Onward to victory,Betty