When Harley heard that Newt Gingrich was fundraising for Michelle Steel, he filled us in on why this meant so much to him (more info in the forwarded email below!). 

Harley left the Republican Party because of the way Newt Gingrich insisted the Republican Party take hard-line positions on social issues. 

It's really important that we come out as strong as we can before Newt Gingrich's fundraiser to show him that we, like Harley, will not let our politics take away people's basic human rights.

Can you help us do that by donating to Harley's re-election campaign today?

Thanks!

-- Rouda HQ

---------- Forwarded message ---------

My opponent, Michelle Steel, just announced she'll be calling on Newt Gingrich to help her fundraise. 

I'm actually glad to hear that. Newt Gingrich was the reason why I left the Republican Party in 1997. So, for her to choose Newt to headline a fundraiser only serves as further validation of how different our priorities really are.

While Newt and Michelle attempt to restrict rights for LGBTQ folks and take away a woman's right to choose, I am fighting to expand people's rights and promote equality for all Americans.

Will you help send a message to Newt and Michelle by donating to our campaign today?

As Speaker of the House, Newt Gingrich changed Republican politics for the worse. Under his leadership, the GOP shifted from a party focused on small government to one which insisted government influence over social issues. 

I knew that I couldn't be a part of the Republican Party when its policies became intertwined with disallowing LGBTQ folks from marrying, restricting the right to choose for women, ignoring climate science, and vilifying immigration. 

People like Michelle Steel and Newt Gingrich will continue to make politics about taking away rights and exacerbating partisanship. 

I think we should be doing the opposite. If you agree, will you donate to my campaign today?

Thank you for showing your values!

-- Harley

Harley Rouda serves California's 48th district in Congress. In 2018, Harley defeated the 15-term incumbent Dana Rohrabacher in the very first political campaign of Harley's life. During his time in Congress, he's embraced common sense and values to tackle climate change, address deteriorating infrastructure, confront homelessness, and protect Social Security and Medicare. In 2020, Harley will be facing one of the toughest re-election fights in the entire country, so he's depending on the support of grassroots individuals. If you want to support Harley's re-election, you can donate here. If you'd like to no longer receive emails from his campaign, you can unsubscribe.