Many
of you have heard or read about the grassroots organizing effort in the
crucial Hawkeye State by the volunteers of Iowa Organize4Palin. What
they have accomplished thus far in a bootstrapped, self-financed
operation is truly inspiring and an example to us all. But things have
reached a stage where they could really use some help, and that’s where
we come in.
Here are quotes from Iowa conservative pundits about Iowa O4P:
Craig Robinson, TheIowaRepublican.com:
[Gov.
Palin has] had an unofficial presence in the state for months now [as] a
group of Palin supporters have traveled all across the state meeting
with county Republican officials and other GOP activists. . . . Even
though Sarah Palin doesn’t play by the same rules that seem to govern
the rest of the field of Republican candidates, she has developed an
extensive ground game in Iowa, even if it’s not being officially
coordinated by her or her advisors. In many ways, I think that Palin is
probably more organized in Iowa in terms of grassroots communication
than most of the current field.
Shane Vander Hart, CaffeinatedThoughts.com:
there
is rarely an event I go to where . . . Organize4Palin is not. I can’t
say the same about the other campaigns. So if [Gov. Palin] gets in
she’ll be able to hit the ground running.
Here are links to additional media coverage by the UK Telegraph, Real Clear Politics, and the Iowa Independent.
Peter
Singleton was with us at both C4P Meet-ups last year. In fact I first
met Peter at the Southern Republican Leadership Conference in New
Orleans in April of last year. Well, a couple days ago I sent Peter a
note to say how thrilled I was about the grassroots organizing efforts
of him and the Iowa O4P team. Peter responded immediately and shared
with me more of what the team is doing and planning. And folks, trust
me: it’s exciting!
But the volunteers need some help to execute
their plans. Those plans are autonomous, pro-active, and they could
prove pivotal in Iowa and beyond if Governor Palin were to declare her
candidacy for the presidency of the United States.
So here’s the
deal. I’m calling it “Charter’s Challenge.” So impressed am I with what
Iowa O4P is doing that I have made an initial donation to them of $100
and a commitment to match each donation of $100 or more, up to a total
of $500 out of my pocket. If you can’t afford a donation of $100 or
more, please consider donating any amount that you can afford – it all
adds up! And those of you with the financial means and the heart to
help, feel free to step up and top my pledge.
Here is the text of the modest appeal from Iowa O4P:
“Dear friends of Organize4Palin nationwide,
We
are a group of grassroots activists in Iowa who have been organizing in
this state for a number of months. We need your help! Can you give $10,
$20, $50, or even $100 towards some of our key efforts in this state,
and do so today? Every dollar you give is enormously productive. None of
your donations go towards staff salaries or paid consultants at this
point, as we are all volunteers–just like yourselves. We have spent
donated dollars in the past on such things as collateral to pass out at
meetings and county fairs, t-shirts, and Facebook ads, etc, and will use
your donated funds in the coming weeks for the most critical needs as
we see them at the time.
Thank you so much! Your help and your
contribution mean the world to us. To donate to Iowa Organize4Palin
online, please go here:
https://secure.piryx.com/donate/kLDn6iCB/Organize4Palin/Iowa
If you have any questions about what we are doing in Iowa, please contact us at iowa@organize4palin.com.
The Iowa Organize4Palin team”
Folks,
you know why we all support Governor Sarah Palin: her servant’s heart
in public office; her honesty and integrity; her outstanding record of
accomplishments as city councilwoman, mayor, commissioner and governor;
her courage and commitment in the face of unparalleled and cruel attacks
on her and her family during the 2008 campaign and since then. She is
the kind of leader who inspires loyalty and dedication. Who else could
inspire someone like Peter Singleton to put his life on hold, move to
Iowa on his own initiative and begin to organize a network of volunteers
ahead of time…just in case the Governor declares her candidacy?
We
know that Sarah Palin is “not for sale at any price.” If she becomes
President of the United States of America, it will be to serve the
American people, not the well-financed special interests. They know it,
and we know it. So let’s adopt this attitude: “if it’s to be, it’s up to
me.”
Please consider these matters and follow your heart. Please
donate what you can to Iowa O4P, our Hawkeye State heroes. Please do so
today.
Thank you!
Update: Contributions are coming in nicely so far. Thank you all, and please keep ‘em comin’!