Kirsten Gillibrand: first step is to protect three Democratic women

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Robert L.,
We've reached an important milestone this year: there are now 20 women in the U.S. Senate, more women than ever before. But even as we celebrate our accomplishment, we have to look forward.
The first step is to protect three Democratic women senators up for re-election in 2014: Jeanne Shaheen, Kay Hagan and Mary Landrieu.
We're less than two months past Election Day and Karl Rove’s Crossroads GPS is already airing ads attacking Kay and Mary. These women are counting on us to be able to respond right now because the attacks will only pick up in 2013.
Donate $5 or more directly to these three women today, before the December 31 FEC deadline, and help them hold onto their seats.
Fend off the attacks! We need to help Kay, Mary, and Jeanne prepare for the tough road ahead. Contribute now.
Jeanne, Kay and Mary are all from key swing states, making their races all the more critical. President Obama lost in North Carolina and Louisiana this year. And four years ago, Jeanne became the first Democratic senator elected in New Hampshire in almost 30 years.
The importance of re-electing these women and keeping control of the Senate can’t be overstated. Just look at what’s going on right now—in battles over the country’s economic future and essential safety net programs.
I hope you’ll contribute whatever you can today to help Jeanne, Kay and Mary build their campaigns, so they’re ready for 2014. They simply can’t do it without you.
We’ve come too far to go back now. We have to build on our success. Re-electing these women is the best way to do it.
Thanks for all your help,
Kirsten

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