By now, most of you know I am working for a congressional campaign, but you might not know why. So here are my Top Ten Reasons Why I Work for Elisabeth Motsinger for Congress:

10. EM is an advocate for education. You know I spent more than 20 years working in higher education, and I remain passionate about its ability to transform lives.

9. EM is an environmental activist. I’ve been hugging trees since before I ever tried to climb one.

8. EM believes in the inherent worth of every single person. Equality, baby. That’s what it’s all about.

7. EM is a force of nature. It’s true: I watched her breathe life back into her husband when he was having a stroke. Ask me about it sometime. I am forever changed because of the experience.

6. EM believes as I do, that every American should have access to quality healthcare.

5. EM believes that each of us should receive a livable wage, so that we don’t have to work two or three jobs to make ends meet, and so that we have time and energy to enjoy recreational activities and engage in our communities.

4. EM is a person of compassion and integrity. I trust her explicitly to do what is in the best interest of her constituents.

3. EM is a survivor. She’s been a single mother and a widow. She returned to college with two small children and completed her physician assistant training. She’s got grit.

2. EM is a great listener, and a thoughtful decision-maker. No knee-jerk reactions from this candidate. No toeing the party line. She weighs all sides of an issue, and truly endeavors to understand positions that differ from her own inclinations.

And the number 1 reason why I work for Elisabeth Motsinger for Congress:  She WILL win in November! She won her primary with 70 percent of the vote. She has won “unwinnable” races for the school board, and she has the strength, the energy, and vision and the wisdom to defeat Virginia Foxx.

So, if you are still with me, you must have finished reading the back of the cereal box yesterday. Or it’s a slow day on the Yahoo news feed. Or you care about me. I know some of you who care about me adhere to political beliefs that are different from my own, but that’s ok. There is room in this world for a multitude of viewpoints. But here’s the point (and you knew this was coming): if you care about me, regardless of your own political beliefs, I hope you will consider making a donation – any size donation -- to my candidate. We are running a grassroots campaign against an opponent who is well-funded by super PACS and corporate interests outside our district. We have a powerful message, and an enthusiastic team. But we need funding to get our message out to our voters.

To learn more, check out our web page: www.nc5th.us  (Watch for the upcoming launch of our new webpage! )


Donate at ActBlue, or by mailing a check to 1411 West First Street, Winston-Salem, NC 27101. Please include your occupation and employer so we can keep the Federal Elections Commission happy.

And remember, donations or gifts to Elisabeth Motsinger for Congress are not tax deductible. But they will help ensure that I keep getting paid. I’m just sayin …

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