John, we want to tell you about one of the most important political decisions Cori has ever made: Not to accept corporate PAC money.
For Cori, this was an easy decision. She is in Congress to represent real everyday Americans — not corporations or special interests. So, she believes our campaign should reflect that.
But that's not how all of Congress operates. Most members fund their re-elections through special interest donations — from the pharmaceutical industry, military contractors, even the gun lobby — and spend hours on the phone calling up their wealthy friends.
By refusing corporate PAC donations and freeing up her schedule from call time with megadonors, Cori is able to ensure the only people she works for are her constituents. But that also means our campaign relies entirely on grassroots donations of $5, $15, or whatever people can afford.
John, we wouldn't ask if it weren't important. Our end-of-year fundraising deadline is next week and currently, we're at risk of falling short of our goal. If you can afford it, will you chip in $5 to power our movement to save lives?
John, Cori is not a career politician — she ran for office to bring our anti-racist, progressive agenda to life. And together, this people-powered movement defeated a twenty-year incumbent and elected a single mom, nurse, activist, organizer, and pastor to be the first Black woman to represent Missouri in Congress.
But the far-right has already started launching attacks on Cori — and our movement. We need to be prepared for GOP megadonors and less-than-progressive primary challengers to pour millions into St. Louis to try and defeat us next November.
That's why we’re investing early — from reaching out to voters, recruiting volunteers, and hiring staff — to prepare for the journey ahead. We're more motivated than ever to keep working to bring transformative change to all of our communities, but Cori can't do it without your help.
In solidarity,
Team Cori
