Marathon vs. Sprint

05/01/2008

Dear Editor,

There’s a reason why campaigns are called “races”: some are like sprints, some are like marathons. Today I’m asking you to join me in the marathon.

We’re all familiar with the sprint campaign: the mad dash of volunteers running as fast as they can, night and day, to get their candidate first past the post. Nothing in politics is more exciting than a campaign in sprint mode.

But marathon campaigns are just as critical. Marathoners are out steadily pounding the pavement long before Election Day — and still pounding it the day after Election Day. (Well, two days after. wink ) As a marathoner myself, I know that what you need for a solid race isn’t bursts of sporadic energy, but a constant, steady supply.

Today I’m asking you to keep the DFL Party competitive in the marathon by joining the DFL Sustaining Club. Campaigns come and go, but the DFL Party is on the ground 24 / 7 / 366 — talking to Minnesotans; spreading our message; and building the solid infrastructure that will sustain the DFL values of opportunity, prosperity, accountability, and fair play for the long run.

As a Sustaining Club member, your regular, monthly contribution will ensure the steady flow of resources that we need to build the base for our long-term success, regardless of which races are on the ballot in any given year. Memberships start as low as $25 per month, billed directly to your credit card, and come with a variety of benefits for Club members only — including tickets to events, special receptions, and behind-the-scenes briefings.

When you join the DFL Sustaining Club, you keep us in the race not just until November, but for the long haul. When you keep us racing in the marathon, you make it possible for us to take advantage of every opportunity to move Minnesota forward.

Sincerely,


Brian Melendez
Chair
Minnesota DFL Party


P.S. Remember: the State of Minnesota will refund the first $50 of your contribution ($100 for a couple) from the Political Contribution Refund program. Join the Sustaining Club today and get your first $50 right back.