[1]Charles Booker
One year ago, we witnessed a violent insurrection waged at the United
States Capitol. The goal: end American democracy as we know it.
It was fueled by hate and racism, lies of a “stolen” election, and a
desperate grab for power. Countless first responders were critically
injured. Six people died.
We refuse to forget the sacrifice of our first responders. We refuse to
forget this attack on our democracy. We must continue calling for justice
until every person, every elected official involved in the attack is held
accountable.
You know who wish we’d forget? Rand Paul.
He’s tried countless times to gaslight us into thinking it was just a
“tourist visit”. To this day, Rand has tried to block a full investigation
into what happened.
I know you know this, but I need you to hear it from me: this was no
tourist visit. And any attempt to minimize the severity of this moment is
an affront to our very democracy.
Why does he want us to forget? Because he was complicit. For months
leading up to the attack, Rand Paul stoked his base, promoting false
narratives of “stolen votes” and fraud — a claim that members of his own
party have even walked back.
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It’s shameful — but it is nothing new. For years, Rand Paul has
been working to suppress our votes to keep his own seat.
Kentucky has one of the worst records of voter disenfranchisement in our
country’s history. For too long, massive groups of people, especially
Black and brown communities, have been excluded and discouraged from
voting. As a result, the number of people in Kentucky who don’t vote
outnumber those who do.
We know that a different type of politics is possible — and that’s what
our movement is fighting for. Together, we have the power to replace Rand
Paul and every politician who betrayed our democracy last January.
[ [link removed] ]If you’re ready to join me in this work, will you chip in
$5 or anything you can today to our people-powered
campaign? We must send a loud and clear message today to Rand Paul that
this movement remembers and that we are rising up to hold him accountable
at the ballot box on Election Day.
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Like most of you, I was relieved when the American people removed Trump
from office and the Biden administration began the work of turning the
tides of our country. Millions of us — many for the first time — voted to
make our voices heard and rise against his corrupt, overtly racist,
destructive agenda.
Despite the fact President Biden won the election by historic numbers —
Rand Paul cried voter fraud and led a dangerous narrative about a stolen
election. Someone who actively works against our democracy doesn’t belong
in the U.S. Senate. Period.
It’s not the first time Rand Paul chose to play political games over
serving the folks he represents. For too long, our Senators have failed
the Kentuckians they’re supposed to represent. From spreading the big lie
that fueled an insurrection to spreading disinformation about COVID-19,
and blocking life-saving policies like a Green New Deal and Medicare for
All — Rand Paul has refused to act in the best interest of our communities
over and over again.
But I know that change is on its way to Kentucky and that together we can
make sure his failed leadership comes to an end.
That’s why I’m running for U.S. Senate to take on Rand Paul so we can
finally elect a leader who will tell the truth and fight for working
people.
[ [link removed] ]Will you make a $5 contribution today to support this
work? It’s going to take a massive grassroots movement to defeat an
incumbent like Rand Paul.
Together we can save our Democracy,
Charles Booker
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