John,
Last night corporate Democrats joined with Republicans to put climate action, universal pre-K, paid leave, and Medicare expansion at risk. Cori Bush, Jamaal Bowman, and the Squad were the only Democrats to vote WITH THE PEOPLE.
When it comes down to it, corporate Democrats do not want to pass popular progressive policies. It’s on the Justice Democrats in Congress — and the grassroots movement behind them — to hold the line and protect investments for working people.
The ridiculous thing, John, is that the corporate Democrats obstructing their own party’s agenda are STILL supported by the establishment!
It’s Justice Democrats like Cori and Jamaal who are fighting to preserve progressive policies in the Build Back Better Act: action to fight climate change, Medicare expansion, universal pre-K, paid family and medical leave, lower prescription drug costs — including a $35 monthly cap on insulin, and much more.
Whatever happens in the next few hours, days, or weeks — we know who the real ones in Congress are, fighting for working people day in and day out. And it’s not Sinema, Manchin, or the rest of the corporate Democrats who negotiated our interests away. It’s Cori, Jamaal, and the Squad.
Cori and Jamaal are taking a stand in their very first year in Congress, and we know that makes them targets for primary challenges by corporate Democrats. Now, we have to step up to show we support Cori and Jamaal’s votes, and their fight for the people.
Thanks for stepping up after this big vote.
In solidarity,
Justice Democrats
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