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  <title>Sousa's Picks</title>
  <author>Paul Sousa</author>
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  <blurb>I&amp;#39;m 21 years old, politically active, Portuguese, gay, and a progressive raised in Cambridge, MA.  These are my picks that I see as viable progressive candidates, who can pick up a previously held Republican seat, and who will make the biggest differences in Congress.  I hope you&amp;#39;ll consider donating to them and help change our country for the better!</blurb>
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        <displayname>Jim Neal - Debt Retirement Fund</displayname>
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      <pageblurb>There is a real shot here at winning a senate seat in NC and Jim Neal should be our candidate rather than Republican-lite Kay Hagan.  Neal is a true progessive and has financial experience as a fundraiser.  His top priority is the economy, he is against retroactive immunity for telecom companies, believes in equality for all individuals, and is running a grassroots campaign.  Oh, he also happens to make history by being an openly gay candidate which is pretty darn cool too.  The primary is this Tuesday, May 6th, so please donate if you can!</pageblurb>
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        <displayname>Tom Allen</displayname>
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      <pageblurb>Tom Allen is a solidly dependable progressive leader whose initiatives and leadership reflect the forward-looking, independent values of his fellow Mainers. After a great deal of pressure he has agreed to challenge Senator Susan Collins, who had vowed to step down this year. Let&amp;rsquo;s help Tom make her keep her promise!</pageblurb>
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        <displayname>Al Franken</displayname>
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      <pageblurb>I think Al&amp;rsquo;s the kind of guy likely to bring back the openness and truthfulness of the &amp;ldquo;sunshine&amp;rdquo; period we had after Watergate. He really gives me hope for the country along with all of these other great candidates.</pageblurb>
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        <displayname>Jared Polis</displayname>
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      <pageblurb>I like Jared&amp;apos;s policy platforms and his experience. But ultimately, he is a bright and intelligent person from the younger generation and we need these people representing us. Government should be composed of honest, brilliant, civic minded people and Jared fits the bill.</pageblurb>
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        <displayname>Jeanne Shaheen</displayname>
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      <pageblurb>The only woman elected Governor of New Hampshire, Jeanne Shaheen worked to make a difference for families. The result is a record of achievement in smart energy policies, expanding access to health care, making government more accountable, improving education, strengthening the state&amp;rsquo;s economy, preserving our environment, and protecting civil rights.  The former Democratic governor, running against Republican incumbent John Sununu for a senate seat and is way ahead in the polls.  Lets get another senate pick up with a great candidate!</pageblurb>
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