If you were to ask me what the worst part about running for Congress is, I'd say that the truth is I hate how much money there is poisoning our political system.
I hate how super PACs and anonymous billionaires can spend unlimited amounts to influence our elections. I hate how many of my colleagues in Congress take no issue with our broken, corrupt system because it all serves to benefit them.
But I also understand that in order for our movement to win, we need the resources required to stay competitive. We have to run TV ads, we have to open offices, we have to fund our organizing efforts on the ground, and so much more.
But all that doesn't mean that we can't stick true to our values.
We've proven time and time again that running a winning campaign through small-dollar, grassroots contributions is not only possible, it's an incredibly powerful way to demonstrate our movement's strength.
So I'm really hoping that you can make your first contribution to stand with me before then. What do you say?
Your grassroots support — a huge portion of it coming directly from emails like this one — is what allows us to fund our campaign this way.
It's what allows me to spend my time, energy, and focus fighting for policies that benefit working people, supporting my constituents in Minnesota, and building our progressive movement all across the country.
I don't take that for granted. I never have, and I never will.
Thanks for everything.
In solidarity,
Ilhan
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