Send Iraq Vet Paul Hackett to Congress!

Our colleagues at The Political Dogfight are asking us to support Iraq veteran Paul Hackett in his special election race for Ohio's 2nd CD seat.

If Paul wins, he'll be the first Iraq vet in Congress — the only House member with the ability to speak with the particular authenticity that status give him.

Democrat Hackett has good endorsements and an opponent who's a "rubber stamp" Repub. But he needs money to make a strong finish on August 2.

You can see a campaign video and make an ActBlue contribution at Dogfight. You can learn more about Paul Hackett at his official campaign website.

Don't think of this as just another Congressional race (as though there were such a thing; every seat counts), but as our opening salvo in the critical task of taking Ohio back from that state's corrupt Republican machine.