[1]Justice Democrats

John, over 70% of
congressional elections in the United States are uncompetitive in the
general. That means the overwhelming majority of incumbents can get away
with being out-of-touch, or out of line with the interests of their
constituents, because their seat is safe.

Primaries are one of our only checks against this reality. But even in
defeat, former incumbents like Eliot Engel still don’t understand their
critical role. In a recent interview, he said: "I think [primary
challenges] are something that should not be done." That’s ironic given
Engel’s first term came after a primary challenge to an incumbent in 1988,
so at one point, he understood.



[ [link removed] ]Too many representatives are beholden to corporate money and special
interests. Successful primaries are the only way we can win back
representation for working-class people. Can you rush a contribution to
help Justice Democrats win even more of these challenges?

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Electing new leaders like Jamaal Bowman and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez sends
a message to out-of-touch incumbents across the country: “your record
matters.” Engel didn’t think his did – which is why his voting record was
so out of line with the politics of his district. Without a primary, he
would’ve faced no consequences for that.

But now, incumbents across the country who have grown too close to
lobbyists, who vote against the interests of their people, and who bow to
the whims of massive corporations have to think twice about their conduct.
If they continue that behavior, they just might have their own Alexandria
or Jamaal to contend with next cycle.

Our work is not over. Powerful structures are in place to protect
incumbents like that, like the DCCC which raised over $40 million last
quarter according to recent reports. That’s what we have to contend with
if we’re going to replace out-of-touch incumbents with new, diverse,
working-class leaders.

[ [link removed] ]Our budget is just a fraction of what the DCCC has, but we punch hard
with it. Right now, we’re not on pace to meet a critical end-of-month
fundraising goal. If you can afford it, will you rush a contribution to
help support Justice Democrats?

Our victories send shockwaves across the country every time. That’s
because we’re fighting for something greater – for a democracy that truly
stands for the diverse, working people of this nation.

In solidarity,

Justice Democrats

Do not worry if you cannot afford to make a contribution — we understand that
this is a difficult time. If you’re struggling, you can find a food bank
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