Birch Bayh

575 7^th Street, N.W.

Washington, D.C.  20004

September 13, 2007

Dear Friends:

I am writing to ask you to join me in supporting Nels Ackerson, who is running a strong campaign for Congress from Indiana’s 4^th District. It is a privilege to be asked to serve as Honorary Chair of the Nels Ackerson for Congress committee.

Nels is a good friend with a long record of leadership and accomplishment. Nels fought side-by-side with us on some of the most difficult battles we faced in the Senate, and he shared in some of our most satisfying legislative successes. He is a native son and a proud Hoosier. After returning to private law practice, he earned a reputation in Indiana and across the nation as a courageous champion for homeowners, farmers, working people, small businesses and ordinary Americans against the powerful interests that tried to take their constitutional rights, their private property and their opportunities.  Sounds like “our kind of guy!”

Many of you know Nels, and I’ll not list here his many accomplishments or his positions on today’s vital issues.  I’m sure he’ll be talking about those issues from a common sense, Hoosier perspective.

Let me assure you that in all the years I have known him, Nels has proven himself to be a man of solid character and integrity.  He is one of the most experienced and best prepared candidates to enter the United States Congress that I have ever known.  And he has kept close to his Indiana roots.

I am contributing to Nels’ campaign, and I will be campaigning for him in Indiana. In whatever measure you can, I hope you will also contribute and volunteer.  With our help, Nels can be in Congress.

Sincerely,

Birch Bayh