John, it's still setting in that we did it. And we're ready to get to work.
So why, instead of celebrating this massive victory and charting a path forward for what's next, are moderate Democrats, pundits, and even John Kasich piling on our movement as the reason for a handful of House and Senate losses?
Don't believe the hype.
The reality is that progressives organized with the Biden-Harris campaign all the way. We pushed the election to the top in cities like Detroit, Philadelphia, Milwaukee, and Atlanta.
The reality is that our movement is growing because we listen to, love, and hear people. We didn't get elected by our constituents to play the blame game and intraparty politics. People want results.
The reality is that progressive ideas are WINNING. Not a single incumbent House Democrat in a key swing district who supported Medicare for All lost their seat. And even voters in ruby-red states like Florida and South Dakota approved raising the minimum wage to $15/hour and legalizing medical marijuana, respectively.
The reality is that doing our part to mobilize voters around bold reforms — and winning while we do it — will always be under attack by the status quo. But we're not going to waste a single second preparing for the fights ahead. Will you chip in $3 to help me push for a progressive agenda in Washington?
We have two important races in Georgia that could determine the balance of power in the Senate, a critical opportunity to reverse the harm by 45 by focusing on COVID recovery, and pushing forth a bold policy agenda that meets the needs of the American people. Let's focus on working together on that.
Peace and love,
Jamaal Bowman
