Email from Colorado Turnout Project John, When I was watching Bad Bunny's powerful halftime show, I was taken back to my time as a First Responder in Puerto Rico after Hurricane Maria, when our team found and rescued a puppy amid the devastation: In moments like that, you see the very best of who we are: compassion, resilience, and a commitment to one another. At a time when Donald Trump is trying to demonize Latinos and divide our communities, that performance was a reminder that our diversity is our strength — and that love will always be louder than fear. I couldn’t help but feel emotional watching a fellow 31-year-old Latino with tan skin and curly hair command the world’s biggest stage. As the son of a single mother who immigrated from Latin America, I never imagined my journey would take me to Yale, into a career as an environmental lawyer, to the state legislature, and now to a campaign for Congress. But this race isn’t about me. It’s about whether families in Colorado’s 8th District have a representative who understands their struggles, shares their hopes, and will fight relentlessly on their behalf. This was one of the closest congressional races in the country in 2024 — and it could decide the balance of power again. If we want to stop Trump’s agenda from causing more harm in our communities, the path runs straight through this district. That’s why I’m asking for your help today. Chip in $10, $20, $30, or whatever you can between my campaign and Colorado Turnout Project to help us flip this seat blue and send a real fighter to Congress. DONATE NOW Your support truly means everything, Manny Rutinel Democrat for Congress, Colorado's 8th District P.S. I’m proud to have received this Achievement Medal for my time as a First Responder in Puerto Rico with the US Army Corps of Engineers Donate Alex Vindman is a former member of the United States Army. Use of his military rank, job titles, and photographs in uniform does not imply endorsement by the U.S. Army, the Department of Defense or any branch of the U.S. government. Mail checks to: Colorado Turnout Project 140 W. 29th St., P.O. Box 169 Pueblo, CO 81008 Colorado Turnout Project | 140 W. 29th St. P.O. Box 169 | Pueblo, CO 81008 US Unsubscribe | Constant Contact Data Notice