(CNSNews.com) - A liberal advocacy group, quoting the New York Times and the Washington Post, says Democrats have the winning edge as the campaign season enters its final stretch. But while victory is now possible for Democrats, "it's far from guaranteed," MoveOn.org's political action committee said.
MoveOn.org's PAC is now launching its "secret weapon" -- which it describes as a "highly ambitious plan to make 5,000,000 phone calls to the most critical voters in the most competitive races and get our supporters to the polls."
The Call for Change program depends on 50,000 people pledging an hour or more before the election, MoveOn PAC said in a message to supporters on Tuesday.
Democrats need to win 15 or more Republican seats to regain control of the House. According to MoveOn.org, "experts agree that nearly 40 seats could switch from red to blue come November" -- but only if angry Democrats actually vote.
The liberal advocacy group warns that Republican "operatives" are about to go negative in their political ads. ("If you liked the "Swift Boat" ads of 2004, you'll love what's coming this fall," MoveOn.org PAC said.)
MoveOn.org also said Republicans will rely on "corporate money" to fund their attack ads.
But, the group said it is relying "on the energy and commitment of thousands of MoveOn members who are ready for change. It's people powered politics, and if folks like you are ready to step to the plate, it's how we're going to win."
In a related development, House minority leader Nancy Pelosi -- who will be speaker of the House if Democrats regain control of that chamber in November -- is inviting supporters to a special reception for "our most impressive Democratic candidates."
Pelosi said that on Sept. 13, 34 "Red to Blue" candidates will come together for a "March to the Majority" reception in Washington, D.C.
The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee has identified 34 Democratic candidates whom it views as possible winners. "These candidates will lead the charge to win in November and take America in a new direction -- a direction that will stand in stark contrast to the failed "stay the course" strategy of the Republican leadership.'" Pelosi said.
For its part, the National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) has compiled a list of "B-List" Democrats who are running for Congress.
"Political observers can always spot a B-List congressional candidate: They run sloppy campaigns, take out-of-the-mainstream positions, and tend to say some bizarre things," the NRCC says on its website.
The list catalogues some of the inaccuracies and "blunders" of Democrats who are running for House seats.
The underlying premise of the Republican Party is stated on the Republican National Committee website, which notes that "all politics is local."
While Democrats stoke anger about the war in Iraq and continue to blast President Bush both personally and politically, Republicans apparently are counting on voters to reject the "Defeatocrats" - especially those funded by MoveOn.org, which the RNC describes as a "far-left radical Democratic group."
The RNC has accused MoveOn.org of spreading misinformation, running misleading campaign ads, and advocating a "disastrous agenda" for America.
Subscribe to the free CNSNews.com daily E-Brief.
Send a Letter to the Editor about this article.