Gen. Wesley Clark

Dear matthew,

It's been five years since the disastrous Iraq War began.

And the Bush administration remains every bit as out of touch as they were when George Bush ridiculously proclaimed "Mission Accomplished" in 2003.

Last week, Dick Cheney went to Iraq and remarked that the war was a "successful endeavor" that has been "well worth the effort."

This Alice in Wonderland worldview is the hallmark of the Bush presidency and the defining trait of the congressional Republicans who have been right at his side for seven years, aiding and abetting his disastrous decisions.

That's why you need to help the DSCC expand Democrats' narrow 51-seat majority in the Senate.

With the election only months away and the crucial first quarter fundraising deadline upon us, the only way to make sure that Democrats have the resources necessary to make this year's plan a success is to give right now.

Click here to make a donation of $50, $75 or more to help expand the Democratic Senate majority in 2008. The March 31 deadline is so important that if you give today, your contribution will be matched 2-to-1 by a group of Democratic senators, effectively tripling your contribution.

For all you could say about the disastrous reign of Republicans, I think the defining feature of their rule has been their complete detachment from reality.

They claim to be spreading freedom around the world, when in fact they've created perhaps the fiercest and most alarming anti-American backlash in history.

They say we're taking the offensive against terrorists when in fact, al Qaeda is as dangerous as it's been at anytime since 2001.

And this disturbing trend can be seen in every issue of importance to the American people.

They say we're making progress on health care, while every year more Americans go without coverage.

They say they've got a plan for energy independence, and yet our dependence on foreign oil - and its price - feels like it increases every day.

George Bush denies we're in a recession, while business luminaries like Warren Buffet say, "by any commonsense definition, we're in a recession."

George Bush has given us nothing but doublespeak for seven years and by supporting his disastrous agenda, Senate Republicans are equally responsible for this mess we're in.

The DSCC is doing everything they can to make sure they no longer damage our nation from those positions of leadership. As the DSCC stares down this decisive fundraising deadline, we have got to get behind their efforts. Remember, if you give now, a group of Democratic senators will match you 2-to-1, effectively tripling your contribution.

Click here to make a donation of $50, $75 or more to help expand the Democratic Senate majority in 2008.

I have no question that the United States will regain its stature in the world and its strength at home. But I am equally certain that Democratic leadership is necessary to make it happen.

These changes won't come to pass on their own.

We need you.

Sincerely,

Gen. Wesley Clark