A dollar for Dayton?
Former U.S. Sen. Mark Dayton is asking supporters to give $1 to his campaign for governor. In an e-mail, Dayton is calling December "A Dollar for Dayton" month. Dayton, heir to the family that founded Dayton's Department Store and Target, contributed $12 million of his own money in the 2000 election.
He told MPR in 2005 that fundraising was a major reason that he decided to not run for a second term in the U.S. Senate. Here's the e-mail he sent to supporters:
December is "A Dollar for Dayton" month! I'm asking you to please contribute One Dollar to my campaign.
Why a dollar? Because it's something everyone can do, even during these hard economic times. And because dollars, like votes, add up!
Every dollar helps our campaign to spread our message throughout Minnesota. Your dollar officially registers you as a Member of "Team Dayton" (if you're not already). There you will find other ways to get involved in our campaign and make a difference for Minnesota.
Please contribute your dollar NOW! (And ask five of your friends to do the same). THANK YOU for your support. I promise that, together, we will build A Better Minnesota!
Wishing you a joyful holiday month!
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