It’s official, John:
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 — and 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 help get this campaign off the ground by chipping in $5, $10, or any amount you can to become a Founding Donor?
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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 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. Please join our campaign on day one by donating any amount you can to become a Founding Donor. Thanks for reading. I’d be honored if you came on board.
Val Arkoosh
