Poll: Democrat Ross Ahead of Hutchinson in AR Governor Race - Local News, Weather, Sports, and Community for Central Arkansas

Poll: Democrat Ross Ahead of Hutchinson in AR Governor Race - Local News, Weather, Sports, and Community for Central Arkansas: Poll: Democrat Ross Ahead of Hutchinson in AR Governor Race

Subject:	UPDATE: We've taken the lead
From:	Mike Ross (info@mikeross.com)
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Date:	Thursday, August 28, 2014 4:26 PM

james, GREAT NEWS: A new poll released today by Rasmussen Reports shows we've taken the lead over Congressman Asa Hutchinson -- 46% to 44%. Our positive vision for the future of Arkansas is resonating, despite Congressman Hutchinson's out-of-state friends spending millions untruthfully attacking my family and me. When we entered the race, we were down eight points, but we've accomplished so much together over the last 16 months. We can win this election, but only with your continued financial help. It's crunch time. Two months and a few days -- that's all the time we have to reach the undecided voters we need to hold the lead, and we're running out of time to raise the money to make that happen. I need to raise $5,575 online by midni‌ght on Sun‌day, Au‌gu‌st 3‌1, to purchase television and radio ads for the fall. You see, out-of-state groups are buying up all the air time, and the only way to ensure we can get our message out in the final weeks of the campaign is to purchase the air time now. We're running out of time before Election Day -- and Sunday's fundraising deadline. Click here to contribute $5 to help me reach undecided voters in the home stretch. Volunteers and donors all over Arkansas have put in hour after hour and dollar after dollar to help me win this race -- and they've helped me pull through a difficult race against an opponent with the backing of billionaires to take the lead. We won the first two debates. And, Congressman Hutchinson stumbled at the Farm Bureau debate, demonstrating just how out of touch he is with Arkansas. Now, Congressman Hutchinson is on the defensive after newspapers uncovered he cheated on his personal property taxes and then initially lied about it to reporters. We've seen -- firsthand -- what committed grassroots supporters can do already in this race, but we need to keep our momentum building all the way through Election Day. We not only need to put all the resources we have into this race, we need to show Arkansas that now is the time to pitch in. By making a donation right now, you can do just that. Elections aren't just won in November -- they're won by laying the groundwork for victory every day. On a day like today, your contribution is especially important. Will you help me prove that we have the momentum to win in November? Click here to make your $5 donation before Sunday's midnight fundraising deadline. Thanks for being such an important part of our campaign. Together, we will win this election and make Arkansas an even better place to call home. Sincerely, Mike Ross CONTRIBUTE » P.S. Sun‌day isn't the only important day this weekend. On Mo‌nday, I'll be proud to celebrate the labor of hardworking Arkansas families. From my family to yours, I wish you a happy Lab‌or Da‌y!

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Subject:	Veterans matter
From:	Mike Ross (info@mikeross.com)
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Date:	Monday, August 25, 2014 5:13 PM

james, Our men and women in uniform serve this great country with dignity, honor, and bravery. They give up everything to defend our freedoms, and we owe them -- and their families -- our eternal gratitude. I have and always will stand up for our veterans, and I will fight on their behalf with the same loyalty they have shown to this nation. That's why, today, I introduced my "Veterans Matter" plan -- a substantive plan to strengthen support and resources for veterans in Arkansas. Click here to read my "Veterans Matter" plan -- and let me know if you believe Arkansas veterans deserve a governor who fights for them. We need bold, strategic leadership to proactively address veterans issues in Arkansas, and that's exactly what I will do as governor. My plan will help bring more working-age, retired veterans to Arkansas, and it will help all of Arkansas's veterans transition from combat to careers. As governor, I'll empower the Arkansas Veterans' Commission and help the commission develop a strategic plan that strengthens, streamlines, and unifies support and resources for veterans in Arkansas. I'll also study how we can best exempt military retirement pay from state income taxes and increase funding for and access to veterans treatment courts, while ensuring the Arkansas National Guard has the resources it needs to perform its federal and state missions. We must support our veterans in a way that reflects the value we place on their service and sacrifice to the future of this great country -- and that's exactly what I plan to do as governor. Will you stand with me as I fight to make sure every Arkansas veteran is treated with the dignity and respect they deserve? Click here to read my "Veterans Matter" plan, and let me know you have my back. Even in an election year, politics and partisanship should never be a factor in our support for our veterans. With your help, I'll continue to bring Democrats and Republicans together to better serve our veterans, their families, and their surviving spouses. Sincerely, Mike Ross READ THE PLAN »

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