John,
We’re down to the final 3 days of the year + I need to be honest with you about why this moment matters so much.
This isn’t just another fundraising deadline…it’s the end of the year. It’s the end of the quarter. And it’s the end of the month.
And it’s the moment when everyone who wants to take Summer Lee out of Congress will be watching our numbers closely.
As you know, Summer already has a primary opponent. And the same big-money forces that knocked out progressive champions like Jamaal Bowman and Cori Bush are circling again — looking for any sign of weakness, any excuse to pour millions into this race to dirty Summer up.
End-of-year numbers send a message.
They tell billionaires and corporate PACs whether a campaign is strong or vulnerable. They tell the press whether a movement has momentum or not. And they tell would-be attackers whether it’s worth coming after us.
We cannot afford to let them see anything less than strength.
Summer has been a target because she refuses to be bought. Because she’s taken on Super PACs, dark money, and the billionaire class head-on. Because she believes — and fights for — a democracy that answers to people, not corporations.
And that’s exactly why this grassroots movement matters.
This campaign has never been powered by corporate PACs or billionaire donors. It’s been powered by people like you — everyday folks who believe this seat belongs to the people and are willing to stand up to protect it.
We don’t need billionaire money to win but we do need to show that our people-powered movement is organized, energized, and ready for the fight ahead.
With just 3 days left, every contribution makes a real difference. And together, we can make sure that when the clock hits midnight on December 31, this campaign finishes the year exactly where it belongs: strong, prepared, and unshakeable.
Thank you for standing with us,
Team Summer Lee
