Eye on 2010

Connecticut Republican Rob Simmons, a former House member who's running against Democratic Sen. Christopher J. Dodd: "Together we can show Sen. Dodd that America is ready for change that begins with his retirement."

Indiana Republican Brose McVey, one of several Republicans challenging veteran Rep. Dan Burton in the state's 5th District: "I need you to stand with me to fight against the strengths of incumbency, a cynical, entrenched system and apathy. I need your help!"

Louisiana Republican Sen. David Vitter, likely to be challenged by Democratic Rep. Charlie Melancon: my campaign needs "to have the strongest showing possible to show President Obama and Washington's liberal politicians that our conservative voices will not be silenced."

Massachusetts Sen. John Kerry, the 2004 Democratic presidential nominee, raising money for the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, the campaign arm of House Democrats: "We need your help to raise $1 million before June 30th to show the world how committed we are to standing with President Obama and against those who are rooting for him - and America - to fail."

Pennsylvania Democratic Rep. Christopher Carney, who represents a conservative-leaning and mostly rural district: "By contributing before midnight tomorrow, you will help our campaign send a powerful signal to the political extremists on both sides who shout down and too often crowd out the sensible center that we represent."

Virginia Democratic Rep. Glenn Nye, who unseated Republican Rep. Thelma Drake in 2008 and who raised $381,000 in this year's first quarter: "Tomorrow, June 30th concludes our 2nd financial filing period with the Federal Elections Committee. This report is extremely important, as my possible opponents will look at this report to find any potential weakness in our re-election efforts."