The true “swing” voter for Democrats is not someone who usually votes for Republicans.
John, did you see this from the New York Times?
It’s simple: Too many Democrats didn’t state clearly enough how we would make a meaningful difference in people’s lives, and people chose to sit out the election as a result.
Going forward, we need to recognize that the true “swing” voter for Democrats is not someone who usually votes for Republicans.
It’s working class voters who need to see that we are fighting for them and challenging a rigged system that works only for the wealthiest corporations.
If they don’t believe that, they will “swing” to the sidelines — and we’ll keep losing to people like Donald Trump.
That’s why I believe so strongly that we need to keep pushing for policies like Medicare for All, paid family and medical leave, raising the minimum wage, increasing union membership, and more. Because those kinds of policies will actually make a real, meaningful difference in people’s lives.
But I don’t take corporate PAC money, John — I was one of the first members of Congress to refuse it. And that means I’m counting on your grassroots support to sustain this movement.
John, if you’re with me in this fight for real progressive change, please pitch in $3 or whatever you can to help us grow our people-powered movement. We need your help now more than ever.
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In solidarity,
Pramila Jayapal
