Hey friend, there are few issues more personal to me than education. My dad Herb taught in Michigan schools for 32 years, and through him, I saw directly the impact that strong public education can have. Those are the values that I’ve carried with me throughout my entire life.  

Just the other day, I learned that Betsy DeVos’ family is dumping $800,000 in Michigan to defeat me, all because I’m fighting tooth and nail in the Senate for students. And, to be quite honest, if Betsy DeVos’ family is scared of me, I must be doing something right. 

But their attacks are loud, and they aren’t going away. That’s why it’s so important we fight back for students. So I'm reaching out one last time before my petition closes at midnight. We're really hoping to hear from another 30 folks: Will you add your name to fight for an education secretary who stands up for our students? 

Thank you for standing up for students. 

Gary

Friend, 

I grew up going to Michigan’s public schools. And as the son of a hardworking public school teacher, I know just how important education is. That’s why I’ve been so troubled with Betsy Devos' job as secretary of education. 

Since becoming our country’s education secretary, Betsy DeVos has done nothing but cater to wealthy interests, putting greedy corporations above our students and teachers.

She’s even drained over half a BILLION dollars of taxpayer money into sham charter schools that closed or never opened – many of which were right here in Michigan.

DeVos is abusing our taxpayer money, and we urgently need to hold her accountable. That’s why I need another 871 supporters like you to stand with me against Betsy DeVos’ misconduct – so join me in calling for an education secretary who actually puts our students first. 

Friend, if you care about the quality of our students' education, add your name now to denounce Betsy DeVos and demand a better education secretary for our students.

Michigan’s students need a leader who will advocate for their success – and Betsy DeVos is robbing them of their chances at a world-class education. Thank you so much, friend, for standing with me for what’s right.

Gary