I'll be honest: not every day in Congress is a great one.

There are days when real legislation that could keep our country on the path of progress is upended by partisan politics.

But let me be clear: it's times like these that I'm reminded of just how important our work is. Because if we're not fighting for progress, who will?

It's you and me in this together, and I'm counting on your support to keep up the good work we're championing in Congress: Before my upcoming fundraising deadline right around the corner, will you chip in to my re-election campaign today? Any amount helps.

This fight is far from easy.

Just take a look at what happened last week, when Senate Republicans voted to block the Right to Contraception Act.

A bill that would protect a woman's right to birth control at a time when reproductive rights are under attack across the country (also a measure that 80% of voters — including 72% of Republicans — support), was rejected because of political extremism.

Days like those aren't the best. They also happen to be the days when standing together strong and pushing forward is more important than ever.

And that's exactly what we're doing here. CA-25's future is in our hands, and we can't let it be taken by an extremist Republican like my opponent. I need your help to defend our seat, our progress, and our future: Will you support me with a contribution of $10, $25, or even $50 today?

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I'm proud to have you by my side,
Raul