John,

I wanted to make sure you saw the news that we officially have our first Republican opponent in CA-27.

Before I ask you to contribute $3 in response, I need to explain why this announcement is so significant.

This new challenger is stepping into the race with a full-throated endorsement from none other than Mike Garcia -- the MAGA Republican I defeated last year.

Since leaving office, Garcia hasn’t backed down from Trump’s worst ideas. He’s spent the last six months defending Trump’s reckless tariff policies that nearly tanked our economy. Now, he wants to handpick the person who’ll bring that chaos back to Congress.

This isn’t just about one endorsement. It’s about what’s coming: a national Republican machine lining up behind a candidate who’s ready to rubber-stamp Trump’s agenda -- no matter the cost to working families.

This first re-election is the most important fight of my career. We need to send a message -- right now -- that CA-27 won’t go back to a Trump lackey who favors the wealthy while cutting support for everyone else.

Not while families are still struggling with housing costs, healthcare premiums, and wildfire threats. Not while billionaires get tax breaks and working people are told to tighten their belts. Not while the so-called “Big Beautiful Bill” is stripping health care and essential programs from millions of Americans.

The GOP sees a first-term Democrat in one of the most competitive districts in the country. If we show strength now, we can set the tone for the rest of this race, but I need you with me:

Will you rush a donation of $3 or anything you can to help us fight back and defend CA-27?

Thanks for standing with me,

George