John, Cori isn’t your typical rich politician buying their way into Congress.

A recent Vox article explains why it’s such a big deal that working-class people like Cori and Rep. Jamaal Bowman are leading in Congress. The reality is, the way campaigns are run “creates a built-in bias against the success of working-class candidates” — against candidates like Cori.

But Cori didn’t let that stop her. She defied those standards by working with the members of her community in St. Louis and across this country to build a grassroots movement made of real people and small-dollar donations.

And because Cori isn’t like other members of Congress who can fund their own campaigns or depend on wealthy friends and family for donations, we are depending on supporters like you to help us keep doing the work in Congress and on the ground.

This method of fundraising is difficult — but we wouldn’t have it any other way because that is what keeps the people’s power in this seat. So, can you make a donation today to help us keep fighting for our values inside and outside of Congress? Our entire operation depends on people like you, stepping up and giving what they can. [[link removed]]

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In an excerpt from the article, Cori showed an example of how so many members of Congress are out of touch with the people they represent:

“Cori Bush recently rebuked some of her Republican colleagues for refusing to pass through metal detectors [after the attack on the Capitol, due to security concerns]. “Have you ever had a job before?” she wrote on Twitter. ‘If you work at McDonald’s and you don’t wear the uniform, you don’t work that day. If you won’t abide by the rules of this job, go find another one.’ This comment followed part of a debate about congressional rules on carrying firearms — rules some lawmakers don’t seem to feel apply to them — and made Bush’s callout all the more relevant on questions of class and entitlement.”

For too long, Washington has been filled with politicians who bought their way into power, never having lived the experiences and struggles of the people they are making decisions for. Instead, too many are incentivized to vote based on the special interests that won them their seat.

For Cori, it was the people who helped get her to Congress — and it’s the people who she is fighting for every day in that seat.

Together,
Team Cori

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