 Friend, There's a famous story about Mitch McConnell from the 1970s. He was teaching a class at the University of Louisville, and on a blackboard, he wrote down the three things he felt were necessary for success in politics:
More than 40 years later, we can all see what that ethos has done to our politics. The Senate, where McConnell is minority leader, could barely come to an agreement on a commonsense, bipartisan infrastructure package. Why the gridlock? Because big corporate donors and dark money special interests -- those who benefit from the status quo -- throw their money behind candidates who will impede progress at any cost. Dean ran for Congress to challenge the "money, money, money" style of politics. He doesn't take a dime from PACs, special interest groups, federal lobbyists, or even other members of Congress -- he counts on donors like you. If you've saved payment information with ActBlue Express, your donation will go through immediately
Let’s talk a little more about that infrastructure deal. After months of negotiations, Congress arrived at a bipartisan framework for investments in America's infrastructure, including roads, bridges, high-speed internet for rural communities, and eliminating lead pipes from homes and schools. Most everyone can agree those are commonsense investments, right? But Republicans in the Senate refused to move forward with it until just day before they left for August recess. Big money has corrupted too many lawmakers. They spend hours every week dialing for dollars to fund their next campaign. To them, “success in politics” means “raising money and winning elections” and nothing else. Dean knows there’s more to success in politics than merely winning. Politics is about the improvement of people's lives, just like Paul Wellstone used to say. And that means listening to voters -- not corporations. It means acting boldly to pass legislation that moves our country forward. Thanks, The DeanTeam
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