Email from Organization Name This isn’t governing. It’s mockery. It’s a portrait of an oligarchic elite laughing at the rest of us while we pick up the tab. John, When Marie Antoinette uttered her infamous words—”Let them eat cake”—it became the symbol of an out-of-touch ruling class watching people starve while they dined in luxury.  Two centuries later, Donald Trump is giving us a modern version: “Let them eat ballroom”  While federal workers go without paychecks, and millions of families brace for delayed or slashed SNAP benefits, Trump is obsessed with ballroom renovations, gold-plated décor, and Great Gatsby–themed Halloween parties at Mar-a-Lago. All while his shutdown blocks Democrats’ efforts to extend healthcare subsidies — letting premiums skyrocket by hundreds, and even thousands, of dollars a month for working families. This isn’t governing. It’s mockery. It’s a portrait of an oligarchic elite laughing at the rest of us while we pick up the tab. And our community is literally picking up the tab, because we refuse to let our neighbors starve while the oligarchs feast. My campaign office is now a drop-off hub for food and essentials for families hit by the shutdown. After a decade volunteering with local food pantries and leading service projects, I know this: when the government fails, it’s everyday people — not the powerful — who step up. I’m running for Congress because I refuse to accept that this is the best we can do. My campaign is about restoring a government that serves working people, not the wealthy few. That means fighting for universal healthcare, lowering costs for families, and ensuring that every person, not just the powerful, has a voice in Washington.  Can I count on you to pitch in $35, $10, or whatever you can spare to help us take our government back for the people it was meant to serve? If you've saved your payment information with ActBlue Express, your donation will go through immediately:  Donate $5 Donate $15 Donate $25 Donate $50 Donate $100 Donate Other Or multiply your impact with a monthly recurring donation! Because while Trump throws parties for the powerful, we’re building a movement for the rest of us — one powered by working people who refuse to be silenced or forgotten. Bushra Amiwala Democrat for IL-09 Donate Mail checks to: Bushra for Congress PO Box 911 Skokie, IL 60076 Bushra for Congress | PO Box 911 | Skokie, IL 60076 US Unsubscribe | Update Profile | Constant Contact Data Notice