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John, Since Val announced her run for U.S. Senate this morning, we’ve seen an outpouring of excitement and support from Pennsylvanians and folks all across the country. It’s abundantly clear that people are tired of the partisan bickering in Washington. Pennsylvania is ready for a new voice in the U.S. Senate who will prioritize expanding quality health care, creating more good-paying union jobs, and building an economy that leaves no one behind. Over the next few days, it’s crucial that we build on this momentum to start our campaign off strong. Everyone will be taking a hard look at our movement to see if we have what it takes to win one of the most competitive Senate races in the country. And with Democratic control of the Senate up in the air, the stakes couldn’t be higher. Val is counting on grassroots donations to build a solid foundation and prepare for the challenging race ahead. That’s why we’re asking you personally, John: Will you chip in $5, $10, or whatever you can to become a Founding Donor of our campaign? If you've saved your payment information with ActBlue Express, your donation will go through immediately: Thank you. Together, we’re going to give everybody a seat at the table. Team Arkoosh ---------- Forwarded message ---------
It’s official, folks: I’m running to become the next U.S. Senator from Pennsylvania. After years of harmful policies from Trump Republicans that have left so many behind, our Commonwealth is counting on someone who can be a voice for Pennsylvanians and cut through the noise and nonsense in Washington to get things done. No BS. Just results. This campaign is a table with a chair for everybody — not special interests or corporate PACs. And when a campaign is powered by the people like ours, it’s important to start building strong grassroots support on day one. Will you add your name right now to join our grassroots supporter list?
Now, I’d like to share a little bit more about why I’m running: I grew up the granddaughter of immigrants in a hardworking family, and I always dreamed of using the advantages I had in life to help other people. So I went to medical school and became a doctor. In my 23 years as a doctor in operating and emergency rooms, I’ve seen my share of tragedy — the trauma of gunshot victims, denials from insurance companies, and huge disparities in health care based on race, gender, and income. But in the medical field, I’ve also seen what’s possible with hope and determination. During the Obama years, I jumped into the effort to finally reform health care as an early national leader among physicians pushing for progressive change. Some said it couldn’t be done, but with fierce determination and leadership, we secured health care for 23 million Americans through the Affordable Care Act. As chair of one of Pennsylvania’s largest counties, I worked with my fellow Montgomery County Commissioners to reduce homelessness and guarantee $15 an hour and six weeks of paid parental leave for every county employee. Our county also has one of the strongest economies in Pennsylvania and is on track to go 100% renewable by 2050. And I’ve gained the support of Democrats, Republicans, and independents alike, because I always tell it how it is and do whatever it takes to get the job done. But there is still so much work to take on. This pandemic has brought heartache and loss to each and every one of us and taken a deep financial toll on our country. It has also served as a painful reminder of how difficult and expensive it still is to get access to quality health care. Together, we can move forward and build a future that lifts people up. We can rebuild our infrastructure with good-paying union jobs, protect our planet by addressing the escalating climate crisis, build on Obamacare to lower the cost of health care for all, and strengthen our democracy. And with this competitive race likely determining whether Democrats keep control of the Senate in 2022, your early support is crucial.
Thanks for reading. I’d be honored if you came on board. —Val Arkoosh
P.S. I want you to know on day one that I won’t accept a cent from corporate PACs, because I’m running to represent you — not corporations. That means we’re counting on people like you chipping in whatever you can to power our campaign. If you’re able, will you join our campaign as a Founding Donor today?
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