Friend,

Yesterday, my colleagues and I all returned to Washington after a month spent meeting with constituents in our home districts. At least, that’s how Democrats spent their August Recess. I’m not sure what Republicans were doing, since by and large they refused to hold town halls back home. 

This refusal is nothing new -- in the past, I've even held a town hall in Devin Nunes' district because he wouldn't do it himself. How can the GOP fight for their constituents if they won't even listen to what they have to say? That’s right: They can’t. Will you support my re-election today so that I can keep showing up, listening, and fighting for you?

If Republicans ever work up the courage to listen to their constituents, they may not like what they hear: A growing number of Americans think Congress should do more to reduce gun violence and address climate change; they believe that corruption is getting worse; and they really don’t want to see the government take away their healthcare. The GOP can try to ignore us, but I know that we’ve got the people on our side. Can you chip in $200, $100, or $50 today to help me prove it?