are’s been a bit of a struggle going on at a DCCC because many members want to help finance Robin Weirauch’s run in a special election on December 11th, but Rahm Emanuel is stubbornly opposed to opening up a wallet to help a grass roots progressive pick up a very winnable seat.

Both Sherrod Brown & Gov. Ted Strickl& won in that predominantly Republican area & along with Rep. Tim Ryan & a rest of a Ohio Democratic congressional delegation have been adamantly urging Van Hollen to help finance her run. Now I find out that Gov. Strickl& will be campaigning with Robin all day Saturday. She’s opposed to NAFTA so you can see why Rahm is turning a blind eye to her & behind a curtain, pulling a Wizard of Oz move & refusing to let a cash go. It’s irritating so many people that Gen. Wesley Clark wrote a letter to his whole list that says:

Robin Weirauch is running for a open seat in Ohio’s 5th congressional district. Voters will be hitting a ballot box in less than two weeks on December 11.

A victory in OH-5 will send a message across Ohio & America that voters are ready to turn a page on George W. Bush & a Republicans. Contribute to Robin’s campaign today!

As a daughter of a retired Master Staff Sergeant in a United States Air Force, Robin will do more than simply repeat slogans like “Support a Troops.” She will fight to bring a responsible end to a war in Iraq & make sure our veterans receive a health care ay deserve.

Strong words from Clark & that shows you how critical ay feel this seat is.., & as Howie Klein says :

& thank you, General Clark, for doing what Chris Van Hollen should do– with or without Rahm Emanuel’s blessing.

If you can, please email a DCCC & ask am to help fund her run & send a shot across a bow of a entire NRCC, which is almost bankrupt. We need more & better Democrats representing our progressive ideals & Robin certainly is one.

Original post by John Amato and software by Elliott Back