COMMENTARY: No More Gerrymandering in Maryland!
(ANNAPOLIS - October 27, 2012) - Dear Fellow Marylanders:
It is just over one week away from election day, and we have an excellent opportunity to make history in Maryland. For about 18 months, MCFR and our allies in both parties have worked to overturn the overtly gerrymandered map that is before the voters. As you probably have heard, Comptroller Peter Franchot has announced that he is AGAINST Question 5!
Republicans, Democrats and Independents alike see this map for what it is - an example of partisan gamesmanship that does not care about anyone but the chosen political elite. People all over the state are outraged by this map including Democrats in Montgomery and Prince George's counties as well as Republicans in western Maryland, Anne Arundel and Baltimore Counties.
For once, we have an issue that brings us together! We have only two weeks to spread the word - here is how you can help...
1) Go to our website - Repeal The Gerrymander. We have great information about the map including a video we produced that is clear and concise. Share the video with your contacts.
2) Like our page on Facebook - Repeal The Gerrymander FB Page - The page has all of the updated articles about Question 5 and has a lot of great resources.
3) Write a letter to the editor of your local paper. I have linked my letter from last week that may be helpful to you.
4) Consider sending a contribution to Repeal The Gerrymander. We are truly a grassroots campaign that needs your support for the final two weeks. We are so close to victory. Your support will help us to make history!
Send your contribution to:
Repeal The Gerrymander
P.O. Box 9858
Towson, MD 21284
Thank you and God Bless!
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Tony Campbell, President
Marylanders for Coherent & Fair Representation, Inc.
Repeal The Gerrymander
http://mdfairrepresentation.org/
http://www.repealthegerrymander.com
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