John,
We need to talk about something serious, and we need your immediate help! Several Republican-funded attack ads telling baseless lies about Summer have hit the airwaves just this week and it's time for us to band together and show what we're made of!
For months, we've been waving the red flags 🚩 warning everyone that powerful, Republican-funded forces were gearing up to take us down, and now, our fears are 100% becoming a reality.
Earlier this week, Summer’s opponent released an absurdly deceitful ad attacking Summer, spreading false information about her. These lies are dangerous, and without a STRONG response from us, they could sway public opinion against everything we've worked so hard for.
But it doesn't stop there. Just this morning, we learned that another attack ad has been released, funded by a PAC bankrolled by none other than Jeffrey Yass, the richest man in Pennsylvania and the third-largest Republican political donor in America, who you may know as the Betsy DeVos of PA focused on attacking teachers unions and defunding our public schools.
Yass has poured millions into campaigns for Republicans and against progressives, and now he's targeting Summer. Why? Because Summer stands against everything he supports: from rigging the tax system and dismantling public education to eliminating abortion rights and supporting extreme far-right policies.
This spending by Yass to help our Democratic opponent begs to ask a VERY important question: Why on earth is the same man who spent $47 MILLION in 2022 to help Republican candidates and committees now funneling resources into helping Summer’s opponent, who is running as a Democrat?!?!
We cannot understate the gravity of this moment. Summer's dedication to fighting for equality, justice, and the well-being of every person is precisely why these attacks are happening. They wouldn't be targeting her if they didn't fear the power of her voice and the strength of our movement.
Every contribution, no matter how small, adds up to something much bigger than any of us. It's a testament to the power of the people, to our collective will to fight back against those who seek to manipulate our democracy for their gain. Let's prove that our voices, our votes, and our support can't be brought down by big money!
This isn't just about one ad, one attack, or even one election. It's about defending our values and standing up for leaders like Summer who fight tirelessly for us every day. The richest Republican in Pennsylvania is trying to influence our democratic process, but today, we can show the true power of the people.
Thank you for standing with Summer and for everything you do.
In Solidarity & With Much Gratitude,
Team Summer Lee
