I want to tell you the story of someone very dear to me: my grandmother, Sarah Daisy.

When my dad and his two siblings were growing up, Sarah Daisy was a single mom working as a housekeeper and renting a one-bedroom apartment. 

It was her dream to work for the federal government, but at that time, federal workers had to pass a typing test. She didn’t know how to type, and she couldn’t afford a typewriter.

For some, the dream might’ve ended there. Not for Sarah Daisy.

She was determined to get a good job and provide a better life for her kids. If that meant learning to type, she’d get it done. 

After a long day of work, she’d get out a piece of paper and draw a typewriter, hang the paper on the refrigerator, and practice the keystrokes late into the night. 

She eventually passed the test and got the job. 

Women like my grandmother cracked open the door of opportunity so that future generations of women, like me, could kick it down.

Hard work is in my blood, and just like my grandmother, my determination is stronger than any of the barriers in my way. 

When I'm stuck on a problem, I ask myself: What would Sarah Daisy do? 

My grandmother thought outside the box, made the most of what she had, and saw opportunities where no one else did — effective tactics whether you’re practicing your typing or trying to win control of the U.S. Senate.

In the spirit of tackling challenges, I’m personally asking if you'll chip in $10 so we can prepare to flip the Senate majority this year. Your contributions help me defend voting rights and uplift strong candidates so we can take back our power on Capitol Hill and stop this president in his tracks!

Onwards,

Angela Alsobrooks