You all have probably heard of the IL-03: 5000 challenge for the netroots, to get 5000 contributors for Mark Pera.  

Well, I'm announcing a IL-03: 3333 'Mini-Challenge":

As I write this we stand at 3016 contributors on ActBlue.  If that total reaches 3333 by midnight tonight (Pacific), I'll kick in another $333.33 from my own pocket to Mark's campaign.  

Your $10 or $20 or $5 if that's all you can spare could get us there.  Chip in if you haven't already.  Then bug any other Democrat you know who likes progressives and tell them to act now.  

Giving to Mark will help support scientific research efforts in medicine
Giving to Mark will help the cause of reproductive rights
Giving to Mark will help bolster our constitutional rights
Giving to Mark will strike a blow to the Chicago political machine
Giving to Mark will hold a Bush appeasing war supporter accountable

and a new one

Giving to Mark will make Rahm Emmanuel cry

Take a couple minutes and donate yourself if you haven't already.  Or nudge someone else if you have.  I really want us to make it to 3333 and have folks make me open my wallet for Mark.