John,
March 31 marks the end of the quarter. We’re getting ready for an important stretch of the 2022 congressional primary season — recruiting candidates, launching progressive primaries, and taking on the Democratic establishment.
We need to show strong grassroots support, so the establishment sees a progressive movement ready to transform the Democratic Party. A strong fundraising haul before the end of the quarter will help support the next class of Justice Democrats as we announce challenges to corporate Democrats.
Our average donation this month is just $17.89 because Justice Democrats rely on grassroots support, not corporate PACs. The DCCC — an arm of the Democratic establishment — raised $11.5 million in February because it takes huge sums from corporate PACs. We’re trying to raise just a small fraction of that in March to show our grassroots movement’s power against the big money the DCCC brings in from private health insurance, oil & gas, and big tech PACs.
All that corporate PAC money flows into the Democratic establishment to stop progressive policies like Medicare for All, a Green New Deal, strong labor protections, a $15 minimum wage, and much more. The Democratic Party needs to stop putting corporate donors over the interests of the people. When we run progressive primaries, we make that case directly to voters. And, John, we can win more races and add to the Squad in Congress.
In solidarity,
Justice Democrats
Do not worry if you cannot afford to make a contribution — we understand that this is a difficult time. If you’re struggling, you can find a food bank here. We appreciate everything you do to keep our movement strong. Please stay informed and follow the most up-to-date recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and your state public health department. |