I know the outcome of the trial has been difficult to process. I have needed some time to process the impact of the acquittal as well. As hard as it may be, we must remain determined to walk in the path laid by these giants. People need us to help hold up the morale and remain rooted in the pursuit of deep change.
Yesterday was President’s Day and what a difference a year makes! President Biden was focused on providing help for our country. He continues to execute on his American Rescue Plan, which will deliver a radical difference to communities everywhere—direct relief to working families and puts us on the road to beating the virus. Support for state and local communities is an essential part of this plan, as is getting help to those places that are hurting because of budget shortfalls created by the pandemic.
President Biden’s coronavirus relief agenda has strong bipartisan support and a new CBS News/YouGov poll found an overwhelming majority of Americans support Congress passing a new economic relief package:
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83% support a new stimulus bill to help those impacted by the pandemic
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64% approve of President Biden’s handling of the coronavirus crisis
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61% approve the overall job Biden is doing as president
In fact, more than 400 mayors wrote a letter to congressional leaders urging them to take immediate action in passing the American Rescue Plan to give their communities the assistance they desperately need, including many Republican mayors.
I know that many of you have been gathering support for President Biden’s plan and doing everything from holding Days of Action to helping with letter writing campaigns to Congress, thank you! Please keep it up and know that you are making a difference.
Finally, I have some news to share. I have accepted an opportunity to be a Partner at Newco Strategies--https://www.newcostrategies.com/ --and today will be the last email I send as the DNC National Political and Organizing Director. It has been an honor to work alongside some of the most talented people in our profession. And I would like to take a moment to introduce Mansoor Khadir who has been my right hand. Mansoor will be the primary point of contact for my department in the interim. He is a valued member of my team who is a respected and trusted leader. You can email him at [email protected]. Thank you all for your partnership and support! You have been incredible and I look forward to continuing to work with you in and around our movement. My personal email is [email protected] if you wish to reach me in the future.
Yours in the Fight,
Mũthoni
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