Bush Speech to ALEC Shows Importance of PLAN

The Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports that President Bush is giving a major speech to the right-wing American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) - the group that has engineered the passage of fringe-conservative legislation in states across America. Also speaking to ALEC are former House Speaker Newt Gingrich (R-GA), former House Majority Leader Dick Armey (R-TX), and Education Secretary Margaret Spellings. This high-profile list of speakers proves two things. First, conservatives are serious about taking their battle to the states. And second, the need for the Progressive Legislative Action Network (PLAN) to counter ALEC never been greater.

PLAN's kickoff event is on August 16th in Seattle, and will be headlined by, among others, former Sen. John Edwards, Montana Gov. Brian Schweitzer and former California House Speaker Willie Brown. These and the scores of legislators who have registered to attend realize that it is time for our side to fight back. Washington, D.C. may be owned right now by conservatives - but there are plenty of opportunities for progressives to win in the states.

Check out PLAN's website, and encourage your state legislator to attend the kickoff event in Seattle and become a part of PLAN today.

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