Sharron Angle: Major political parties, media out to get me

Sunday, May 22, 2011 | 11:36 a.m.

That's the gist of a missive Sharron Angle, congressional hopeful and failed U.S. Senate candidate, sent out today. It is redolent of her bitterness and flailing over the 2010 loss to Harry Reid as she attacks Secretary of State Ross Miller, both parties, the media and "dirty money." It is a remarkable fundraising solicitation, but says nothing about whether she has changed her mind about running as an independent (UPDATE: The deadline for independents has passed, as I pointed out last week. But I wonder if an argument could be made to extend it if high court upholds the lower court.) if the court case doesn't go her way.

Here it is:

It's been a great couple of weeks for expensive attorneys. The Nevada Republican Party, the Nevada Democrat Party, and the state of Nevada all are paying through the roof for their own so that they can get their way in the upcoming special election.

The Democrat Secretary of State in Nevada (the same one who said that Harry Reid could bribe voters with food and gift cards) wants his attorneys to make sure Republicans are forced into a bitter multi-candidate special election to make it easier for a Democrat to win.

The Nevada Republican Party wants its attorneys to make sure that a small handful of their lackeys can choose who the Republican nominee will be – not the voters.

The Nevada Democrat Party is working in concert with the Secretary of State knowing that chaos in the situation breeds additional advantage for their victory.

I just want YOUR continued support.

I want to finish what we've started and represent Nevada's 2nd Congressional district. While these groups continue to fight, I'm amassing a financial war chest because as soon as the're done spending their money on their expensive attorneys, they are going to combine their efforts against us. They don't want you to have a real grassroots Republican representing you in Congress- they want their hand-picked establishment drone.

Will you support me to make sure I am equipped to fight back?

Without your support, we will either get a liberal Democrat or a Republican who might as well be one. But your $25, $35, $50 or $75 contribution will make a huge difference.

It's amazing what lengths politicians will go to maintain power. Whether it was Harry Reid's deceit, the media's half-truths and lies supported by tens of millions in dirty money, or power-grabbing from our own Republican establishment here in Nevada, they will stop at nothing to silence our voice.

But we can fight back together. Will you join me today? We can win and be the true conservative if we work together!

Sincerely,

Sharron Angle

P.S. The final decision from the courts about how this race will be handled should be handed down soon. Once that happens this race will begin in earnest. I need your support URGENTLY so we can be ready for the assault certain to come. Every dollar will give me the ability to fight back, so please consider giving $10, $25 or $50 today!