Outside spending has no place in our campaigns

AIPAC and their dark money came for my movement brother, Jamaal Bowman.

An historic amount of money — over $20 million — was spent on his election for all the wrong reasons, to attack someone who has always and will always work for the people. Jamaal put up a courageous fight, standing firmly in his beliefs and never wavering from his message of moral clarity.

Now we need to rally for my sister-in-service, Cori Bush.

Cori is a fierce advocate for the people of Missouri’s 1st, and someone I proudly collaborated with on criminal legal reform and the first-ever Congressional Caucus for the Equal Rights Amendment. She’s a champion for affordable housing and ending discriminatory housing policies. She’s committed to doing the most for all of St. Louis, beginning with those who have the least.

She has a clear path to victory — I know because her organizing program is strong and deeply rooted in the community.

But Republican-funded super PACs are targeting her just like they targeted Jamaal.

Will you split a donation between our campaigns now to help the Squad stay strong and fight back against AIPAC?

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AIPAC has already spent $2 million against Cori, oversaturating the market with ads attacking her character. The Missouri media market is cheaper than New York’s which means, comparatively, they’re already tracking to spend more than they did against Jamaal. But it also means that every dollar we raise goes further.

Look, no one spends over $20 million dollars against a candidate whose policies aren’t popular. Our people-powered, humanity-centered movement is stronger than ever. As Cori says, we decide our future, not far-right mega donors.

Can you split a donation right now between mine and Cori’s campaigns? Your support helps us rise up against outside influence in our elections so we can focus on the work that empowers our communities.

Yours in service,

Ayanna