What we’re seeing in RI-1 is part of a national trend – Friday Gallup released research that shows Americans are most likely to prefer “a Republican who has not served in Congress.” Additional research last week shows Republican candidates with an unprecedented 10 point lead on the generic ballot – the largest lead since Gallup started tracking this indicator in 1942.  Gallup also released data that showed GOP candidates with an edge in seven of nine key election issues.

The bottom line is that John can win this race.  But don’t take it from me – just look at what Democratic party insider and former legislator Paul Moura said about the race and read the Providence Journal piece from Friday.

There’s no doubt that the national trends are in our favor and that the campaign has great momentum, but we need your help.

Unlike other candidates in the race, John has not had a mayoral war chest to “convert” or personal wealth to tap into, so he needs your financial support to win.  Contributions of any size are welcome.

If you have friends that might want to contribute, please send them this post (point out the big CONTRIBUTE  button on the website) and let them know that you support John and think they might as well.  You can also help John win by host a house party, putting up a sign or helping at headquarters.

This race is important to me because it’s about home – I grew up in Bristol, am raising my family here and will spend the rest of my life here.  The person we elect this year could be representing us in Washington for a dozen years – and I want that person to be John.

Thanks for reading this – I look forward to hearing from you soon!

Cara Cromwell, Campaign Manager