Before I get going, will you chip in a couple of bucks to help democracy prevail in the House this November?

Pundits like to give the GOP a pass on patriotism. They’re automatically considered “tough on crime,” “pro-military,” “constitutionalists,” and so on.

But here’s the thing, friend: Wearing an American flag lapel pin while inciting a violent attack on democracy does not a patriot make. 

Patriotism is about living up to those core values that make us Americans and have made this country the greatest democracy in history. Freedom. Opportunity. Justice. Equality. Community.

And, in the final weeks of this deeply consequential election, it means doing everything in our power to defeat Donald Trump and his anti-American MAGA movement. We can’t move forward until then.

I’m asking you to chip in $5 or $10 to my campaign in this, the most important election of our lifetimes. With your support, I’ll continue to be a devoted champion of democracy in Congress and stand up against the forces that divide us.

— Sean Casten