Sunday, November 02, 2003
Let This Excellent Senator Know We Still Need Him
I'm speaking of Sen. Bob Graham of Florida, who according to the St. Petersburg Times isn't sure to run again for his senate seat.
Apparently, he hasn't yet decided not to; he's pondering, options. It's not about getting out to make a "killing" financially.
Well, you can read the article yourselves.
My point is that we still need people like Sen. Graham, now more than ever. So, why not let him know. Doesn't matter whether you're in his state or not, though if you know any Floridians, by all means, email them to let them know it's time to put their two cents in.
It's not just a question of keeping his seat a Democratic one, although that's a real problem if he decides not to run. Sen. Graham has stood for all the right things for a long time now, including having appointed most of the Justices on the Florida Supreme Court. We've never needed voices like his more than at the present moment.
Here's his Senate webpage; you can read some of what he has to say there, to remind yourself how good he can be.
His Washington office telephone number is 202-224-3041; his fax # is 202-224-2237.
The address is 524 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington, DC 20510
Call and let him know he's still needed; you can reference the stptimes story. Tell the receptionist why you're calling and ask to talk to a staff member. Or leave the message with whomever answers the phone. Follow up with a Fax. And then write a letter.
This Senator is worth it.
Apparently, he hasn't yet decided not to; he's pondering, options. It's not about getting out to make a "killing" financially.
He says he might teach or write a civics textbook. He would also like to spend more time with his 10 grandchildren and "continue the wonderful romance with my wife."
Well, you can read the article yourselves.
My point is that we still need people like Sen. Graham, now more than ever. So, why not let him know. Doesn't matter whether you're in his state or not, though if you know any Floridians, by all means, email them to let them know it's time to put their two cents in.
It's not just a question of keeping his seat a Democratic one, although that's a real problem if he decides not to run. Sen. Graham has stood for all the right things for a long time now, including having appointed most of the Justices on the Florida Supreme Court. We've never needed voices like his more than at the present moment.
Here's his Senate webpage; you can read some of what he has to say there, to remind yourself how good he can be.
His Washington office telephone number is 202-224-3041; his fax # is 202-224-2237.
The address is 524 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington, DC 20510
Call and let him know he's still needed; you can reference the stptimes story. Tell the receptionist why you're calling and ask to talk to a staff member. Or leave the message with whomever answers the phone. Follow up with a Fax. And then write a letter.
This Senator is worth it.
