One of the great joys of politics, is that every so often we have an opportunity to stand with a great political leader such as Claire McCaskill and a great actor and wonderful human being such as Michael J. Fox.
I hope everyone who reads this will go to Claire's site and give her your support.
Claire McCaskill is the kind of candidate who can make all Democrats and all residents of the "show me state" proud. She has had an extraordinary career in Missouri, showing great leadership on state and national issues, giving support for the service of our troops and a new plan for Iraq, standing for integrity in politics and better health care for all Americans, fighting for rural voters in Missouri and all of America.
Michael J. Fox embodies the nobility of spirit of someone facing adversity, who has taken that adversity and turned it to a higher calling that will help not only himself, but so many people who need the love and support and backing of a government that cares and a government that acts. He embodies the greatness of America, the spirit of idealism and hope, the goodwill and optimism of an America where any dream can come true.
What can one say about Rush Limbaugh? His insulting attack on Michael J. Fox and his insulting imitation of Parkinson's is only the latest example of a Republican Party that has lost its soul, its honor and its way.
Claire McCaskill believes in an America where we all stand together, an America where our economy is a rising tide that lifts all boats, with a health care system that is effective, efficient and available to all. She believes in an America that stands tall in the world, an America that works with our allies, respects our commanders, supports our troops, and developes a bipartisan and realistic plan for Iraq.
Claire McCaskill and Michael J. Fox are fighting for an America in which everyone who has Parkinsons has hope, in which the genius of medicine works for the benefit of people, in which our politics are conducted with respect and our policy is created not for the special interest, but the national interest.
Electing Claire McCaskill to the Senate will send a message that the politics of derision and disrespect must end, that we are all part of the Family of Americans, that as John F. Kennedy said: "here on earth, God's work must truly be our own".
Senator Claire McCaskill will be a voice of reason and respect, a voice of integrity and strength, a voice of hope that will triumph over the voices of hate that have corrupted our politics for far too long, over the last six years.
Wouldn't it be wonderful and amazing, if in January of 2007 Majority Leader Harry Reid stood alongide Senator Claire McCaskill, with honors to Michael J. Fox, and support for his cause which is our cause, in a United States Senate with a Democratic majority and a new spirit of respect and civility in our politics?
Lets say no to the race baiting ads that have polluted our politics in Tennessee. Lets say no to the angry and bitter partisanship that is the hallmark of the one party Republican Congress and the corruption of our politics that they have brought to Washington. Lets say no to the sneering derision of the Rush Limbaughs and the Karl Roves and the insulting brand of politics they represent.
Lets go to Claireonline and give our support to a leader who will make us proud, and stand with Claire McCaskill, Michael J. Fox, and the leadership of integrity, honor, hope, trust and faith that they represent, for all of us.