Me thinks we got Sen. Inhofe mad

Written by: Charles Chamberlain on Mar 30, 2008 10:55 AM EDT

Dear Friend,

Just yesterday, a group founded by Howard Dean called Democracy for America (DFA) sent a fundraising email to liberal activists nationwide calling my friend, Senator Jim Inhofe, a "Republican Extremist." I hope that, like me, you laughed at this kind of over-the-top language, especially since it comes from a group that thinks America isn't even a democracy.

What's not funny is this far-left group's fundraising potential. They've timed their message just three days before the end of a critical quarter. With the help of DFA and many other liberal groups fundraising on his behalf, Senator Inhofe's likely opponent hopes to impress his liberal counterparts in Washington, New York, and San Francisco so he can attract even more out-of-state dollars.

Senator Inhofe needs your urgent help in the form of an immediate contribution of $10, $25, $50, $75, $100 or even $250 today. We must prove that a grassroots campaign built on a positive vision for the future of Oklahoma and our nation can defeat the special interests.

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However, this liberal group raises a question worth answering: how do you define Jim Inhofe? I have been a close friend of Senator Inhofe for years and I know him as a proud American, a loyal Oklahoman, and a strong family man. I also know...

• Senator Inhofe is a steadfast conservative.
• Senator Inhofe is an advocate for secure borders and English as our official language.
• Senator Inhofe is a proven tax cutter and a champion of responsible spending.
• Senator Inhofe is a unwavering supporter of the Surge, Gen. Petraeus and our troops.
• Senator Inhofe is always pro-life and pro-family.

Do these views make Senator Inhofe a "Republican extremist?" No, I think they make him a strong, conservative Republican, and I think they make him a Senator we can be proud of.

Honestly, I am troubled by what is happening here in Oklahoma: national liberal groups are pouring tens of thousands of dollars into our state so they can distort Senator Inhofe's record. Outrageous lies are being spread and partisan negative attacks are being launched. We need to make certain that we have the financial resources to set the record straight and defend Senator Inhofe from these attacks.

Please make an immediate contribution of $10, $25, $50, $75, $100 or even $250 today.

Because Senator Inhofe is an outspoken conservative and an advocate for Oklahoma's best interests, we expected these attacks would come. What we need now more than anything are the resources to fund our plan to contact Oklahoma voters and set the record straight.

We are counting on you.

Please make an immediate contribution of $10, $25, $50, $75, $100 or even $250 today.

Your financial support is urgently needed today. Without your support, liberal groups like Democracy for America may succeed in their efforts to demonize Senator Inhofe. We can't let that happen. Our campaign team is working overtime for Jim. Join us today and we will win this battle.

With gratitude,

Ann Felton
Campaign Chair, Friends of Jim Inhofe

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