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| John, It has now been 13 weeks since the 2020 general election, and in New York’s 22nd Congressional District a winner has still yet to be declared. If you’re having trouble believing this – trust me, as the Republican currently leading by 122 votes – I am too. While my lead has only grown since November, my Democrat opponent – and the high-profile lawyers which Nancy Pelosi sent to do battle against me – refuse to concede. Why? Because if I’m certified the winner of this race, Republicans will only need to pick up 6 seats next year to flip the House of Representatives. Our legal fight has come at great cost, and it’s about to get a lot more expensive. Yesterday, the judge overseeing the recount granted my Dem opponent’s request for another week’s delay in certifying the results – which as it stands today would result in my victory. I’ll be frank with you – I need your immediate help. The 13-week recount has drained my campaign accounts. Now, on the cusp of victory, I’m going to incur an additional $20,000 in legal fees given the one-week certification extension. My legal representatives have asked me to pre-pay their fees, meaning I have to come up the entire $20,000 by close of business on Friday. I’m humbly asking you to consider chipping-in whatever you can today so I’m able to keep my lawyers fighting on our Party’s behalf until a winner is declared.
While I sincerely hope I’ll be seated in Congress next week, my opponent’s stall tactics may yet prevail. He’s now insisting that every ballot cast – which total more than 300,000 – be audited by hand. We’re already in uncharted territory and I firmly believe we must be prepared for this election to drag on through February. I can’t thank you enough for your consideration.  Claudia Tenney Republican Nominee for Congress – NY-22 |
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