Hey, I want to make sure you saw yesterday’s update from Congressman Cartwright, John. 

Before you read it though, I want to ask that you chip in even just $5 today to help us defend this vulnerable seat.

Our new district lines are set (thanks to the US Supreme Court) and our district is JUST as competitive as it was in 2020 when Matt won by less than 4%. Read Matt’s update below and then consider chipping in to keep this crucial seat blue!

– Blakely

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From: Matt Cartwright <[email protected]>
Date: Tue, Mar 8, 2022 at <insert send time from yesterday’s email>
Subject:  Update for John
To: [email protected]

Hi John, wanted to send a quick note today about the state of the race for PA-08.

Yesterday, the U.S. Supreme Court rejected a challenge from Pennsylvania Republicans who wanted to strike down the new congressional map.

My opponent was one of just two Republicans running for office to join a slate of far-right provocateurs in this challenge.

This is even after he celebrated the new maps as a win for Republicans – but clearly, he wanted to see a more gerrymandered map.

I’m glad the Supreme Court – even one with a conservative majority – stood by these nonpartisan maps. This is not only good news for democracy but good news for our campaign.

This is still a highly competitive race – the district is still rated a toss-up by the nonpartisan Cook Political Report. I won in 2020 by less than 4%. But we cannot let someone who would so brazenly attack the foundation of our democracy by pushing for partisan gerrymandering to flip PA-08 red.

Our community is not ready for an extremist like him to represent us, no matter how many millions of dollars pour into our district from outside groups or how they try to gerrymander it. The GOP is desperate to flip PA-08 to take back the House, and this recent lawsuit shows it.

This race is WINNABLE, and we can do our part to keep the House, but only if we have the resources we need to keep up with Kevin McCarthy’s millions. If you can, consider giving so we can show just how powerful this movement is to my opponent and the special interests funding him.

Thanks so much,

Matt