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John, 

I joined Morning Joe to discuss Trump’s selection of Tulsi Gabbard for Director of National Intelligence: 

As a former CIA case officer and Member of Congress, I’ve taken an oath to defend the U.S. Constitution. I also know that the DNI role is not something to take lightly – especially as the U.S. faces threats from adversaries around the world. Tulsi Gabbard is not only unprepared and unqualified for this role, but she has spread conspiracy theories, doubted the credibility of the U.S. intelligence community, and cozied up with dictators like Vladimir Putin and Bashar al-Assad. 

I’m not speaking out because of my political party — I’m speaking out on behalf of America’s national security.

Throughout my life in service, I have dedicated myself to safeguarding our country, its principles, and its Constitution. As Governor of Virginia, I pledge to continue protecting our democracy, preserving our fundamental rights, and never wavering in the defense of our freedoms.

I hope that you’ll support my efforts with a split contribution between my campaign and Blue Amp Action as I continue this work as Governor of Virginia:

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About Blue Amp Action:

We cannot sugarcoat the current situation. Right-wing authoritarianism, defeated by a worldwide coalition during WWII, was only in hibernation. Over the past decade it has infected democratic societies--including ours. It is as simple as it is terrifying: What we do now will define the future of our country and world. 

We at Blue Amp Action are dedicated to liberal, open societies, where reason and science are applied to solve our problems; where civil rights--including voting rights!--are protected for all. We fight for these values every day. Speaking up on our platforms, raising the voices and the political prospects of liberal pols and pundits. 

And savvy grassroots activists like you know, just like we do, that we can’t stop watching the people we help elect: after the elections, we have to keep organizing support for the policies we like and pushing back against the ones we don’t.

When the public tunes out between elections and the only people our elected officials hear from are the paid lobbyists of wealthy corporations, our government stops being accountable to the needs of ordinary families.

Democracy never sleeps, and neither can we.

So we ask that you support our work, so we can continue to engage in this fight every moment of every day. So our kids grow up in democracy, not dystopia.

Thank you for your support for all we do! Please follow Cliff Schecter on Twitter @cliffschecter, or subscribe to The Takedown with Cliff Schecter on YouTube, to keep up to date with this battle for the heart and soul of our country.

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