A quick programming note before the long weekend, John.

This month’s fundraising deadline lands right in the middle of the holiday weekend. We know many folks will be unplugged -- and we don’t want to interrupt your plans. That’s why we’re asking you to make your August contribution a few days early.

If you've saved your payment information with ActBlue Express, your donation will go through immediately:

Here’s why it matters:

• Republicans in Texas passed a racially gerrymandered map to steal Democratic seats.
• Here in South Carolina, they’re calling to redraw district lines that could wipe out Jim’s seat -- the only majority-Black district in the state.

We can’t let them get away with it. The fight to protect fair representation takes resources, and we need to be ready to respond at a moment’s notice.

If you can, chip in right now to help us protect this seat and keep fighting for South Carolina families.

Every dollar helps us stop GOP voter suppression and keep our voice in Congress.

Thank you for stepping up early -- it makes all the difference.

-- Team Clyburn