Last night, at an establishment dedicated to getting people to throw away money on video games and skee-ball, Peter Deutsch asked for money to continue his fight for the citizens of Florida.
The Dave & Buster's fundraiser brought out about 150 supporters for an evening of mediocre buffet food, campaign commercials, political chatter, and a speech from Peter. This blogger enjoyed the experience from his customary post at the bar, enjoying pleasant conversations with Peter's charming wife, Lori, and the equally charming state Rep. Eleanor Sobel; engaging in a spirited discussion with two union men about how workers have betrayed the labor movement and their own interests by voting Republican in large numbers; and taking notes for this post, which he promptly lost.
One thing I remember quite clearly, however, is how Peter closed his speech. "Who's going to do a better job of fighting for the people of Florida?" he asked. And you have to agree that no candidate in the race, Republican or Democrat, will fight harder for us than Peter.
The primary is just 17 days away, friends, and fundraising is a continuing priority. If you want to help Peter fight for the issues that matter to you -- universal healthcare, a real Medicare prescription benefit, protecting Social Security, Florida's fair share of federal tax dollars, and a government that works to help all Americans, not just wealthy ones -- please contribute whatever you can.
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