Tammy Duckworth for US Congress

I am proud to confirm with you that Tammy Dockworth ( Ludda Duckworth),

half Thai and half American has resigned from the Assistant Secretary

position to run for US Congress district #8 for the 2012 elections.

Text by Poxie Xumsai

Join us on her next fund raising on Sunday, September 18, at 3 pm.

The 8th congressional district of Illinois covers the northern suburbs of

Chicago, including portions of Lake, McHenry and Cook counties. The

district includes most of Chicago's northwestern suburbs, such as Hoffman

Estates, Arlington Heights, Schaumburg, Gurnee, Palatine, Mundelein, Zion,

Barrington, the Cook County portion of Elgin, McHenry, and Woodstock. It is

currently represented by Republican Joe Walsh.

In 2006, she came from nowhere and was running against the long term

republican congressman for district #6, she lost at the final round less

than 2000 counts. This time, with her experience and story - from her

heroic service in Iraq to serving President Obama and our nation's vets, is

so different and so compelling that it has stuck with people over the last

six years, she will have much better chance.

As of now, even though the poll shows with positive message, Tammy leads

her component, Krishnamoorthi 60 percent to 21 percent -- a 39 point spread

for the primary election. If she won this election, this will be the first

time in the history that Thai/Asian has become the US Congress from

Illinois. To make sure, no surprise and make sure that she will win both

primary and final election, she will need all of you help and support any

which way she can get - vote, volunteer and financial.

Tammy has been endorsed by US. Senator Dick Durbin and the Emily's List. I

am attaching articles from the Chicago Sun Times and Politico for the

latest information about her campaign.

If you are in the district, make sure you VOTE, donate and volunteer to

help. If you are in the district, you still can volunteer and support her

financially.

I am also happy to inform you that on August 4, we had a meeting with Tammy

and Rep. of Asian Communities (from Thai, Vallapa Kongsri, Nanta

Buranakanchana, Amie Hana and Poxie Xumsai). As the result, - the first

fund-raiser for Tammy Duckworth has been set for Sunday, September 18 from

3 to 5 PM at Phoenix Restaurant, China Town by Chinese, Korean, Filipino

and Thai Community. Please mark you calendar and see the INVITATION for more details about the event.

We would like to invite you to help out by giving or raising money from

your organization making this event a great success. Your early support is

very important in helping Tammy to be the first Thai/Asian American from

Illinois to serve in the U.S. Congress.

For those of you who cannot attend and want to help her and donate the

money, please make check payable to "Duckworth for Congress" and to make sure that your name is on the proper donation list, please

mail the check to:

Duckworth for Congress

C/O Poxie Xumsai

2850 Dunstan Lane

Buffalo Grove, IL 60089

If you have any questions or need more information regarding this event,

call 773-306-8555 or any representative from Thai Community

Please pass it along to others who are not on this mailing list.

Thank you for supporting Tammy in advance and looking forward to seeing you

at the event,

Poxie Xumsai

Past President and BOD VP

Thai American Association of Illinois

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Tammy Duckworth and representatives from the Thai Community in Chicago


Tammy Duckworth with Nanta Buranakanchana


Tammy Duckworth with Poxie Xumsai


Tammy Duckworth with Vallapa Kongsri


Tammy Duckworth with Amie Hana