and it seemed as though everyone calling in had only positive things to say, and were asking sensible questions. I was pretty impressed that he took like 10 question in the last 8 minute break and got all his answers out lightning fast, he really knows his stuff.

...the world comes to an end!!!! Seriously!!!!  Right!!!!! Now!!!!! ;)

Dear Friend,

Why you (and more importantly your family) can't afford to sit out the Virginia Senate Race...

There is no greater prize for Democrats ANYWHERE during the 2008 elections than winning the "Red" state of Virginia.

Harry Reid, Barbara Boxer, Ted Kennedy and Chris Dodd and the liberals only have to gain a few seats to have a filibuster proof Democrat Senate. We MUST hold John Warner's seat in the U.S. Senate to prevent that from happening. I can do that, but I NEED your help!

Please take a minute right now to make a secure online donation of $25, $50, $100 or even more to help me represent the people of Virginia in the United States Senate.

Your help is critical as I face one of the toughest opponents out there - Big Spender and "true blue liberal" Mark Warner.

Mark Warner is a solid vote for all the tax and spend and tax again Democrat big government schemes and the liberals will stop at NOTHING in these last 5 months to get Mark Warner elected.

It is critical that you understand the following about the Democrats proposed legislation:

ENERGY POLICY - higher gas prices........

   * The Democrats will block plans to reduce gas prices by increasing domestic oil production and drilling in ANWR in Alaska.
   * The Democrats will shut to door on efforts to make America energy independent by exploring for oil off-shore in deepwater.
   * The Democrats will impose even more drastic rules and regulations on energy development making our current energy shortages even worse and gas prices even higher.

TAXES - more money from your family's pockets.......

   * Mark Warner will support Barack Obama or Hillary Clinton for President -- candidates who have promised to increase your taxes by permanently removing the 2001-2003 federal tax cuts..
   * Current Democrat budget legislation includes a 5 year, $683 billion tax increase that almost triples the largest tax increase recorded in 1993 and take effect in 2010. This averages out to an annual tax hike of $3,120 for Virginians.

You know me. You know where I stand. And, you know that I will fight for you and your family!

As Governor I cut taxes on working families, created jobs by growing our high-tech economy, reduced class sizes and reformed education. And, I put billions into transportation projects - without raising your taxes to do so. I have a track record of delivering results on issues important to you and your family.

There are politicians and pundits out there who think I can't win.

They don't believe I can beat Mark Warner and all his money. Of course, that's what they said in 1993 -- and I carried the state by 56 percent of the vote including Northern Virginia against a wealthy Democrat. And, that's what they said in 1997 -- when I carried the state again with 56 percent of the vote again winning Northern Virginia against a wealthy Democrat.

I won then because I will not back down and I will not quit.

And, with your help, I will win this election!

Please take a moment right now to help me win - and prove the pundits wrong - by making a special donation of $25 or more.

There is too much at stake for you and for your family for us to do otherwise.

But to do that I do need your help and I need it now.

Mark Warner is out every day spending his millions on media, mail and signs.

I must have the funds necessary to get out my message of more domestic oil production to reduce gas prices, less government spending and lower taxes for working families.

That is why I need you to support me by making a Three Month Victory Pledge today.

There is a lot at stake. But we can win this election and if you will just take a moment to make a commitment to work with us throughout the summer in this historic campaign by making an emergency Three Month Victory Pledge of $100, $50, or even $35 each month in May, June, and July.

Your past support has meant a great deal to me, and I am very encouraged by the fact that our success hinges on the help of quality individuals like you.

Sincerely,

Jim Gilmore

P.S. If Mark Warner wins next November, it'll be like having three Senators from Connecticut in Washington. I'm here to help stop him. The end of the month is also a critical filing deadline for my campaign. On that date, I will need to report my fundraising to the Federal Election Commission - and a strong showing will be critical. Help me file a strong report - and show Virginians we can beat Mark Warner - by making a secure online "kick-off" contribution to my campaign. Your support is critical as we enter campaign season, with the election less than a year away. Thank you again.