John,

Twelve years ago, I was fortunate to be a part of history. I was in the middle of my second term representing the people of Georgia’s 4th District in Congress. And on this day, 12 years ago, President Barack Obama signed the Affordable Care Act into law, extending access to health care to tens of millions of Americans.

I even received one of the signing pens as proof of all the hard work we put in to make this happen.

It was a landmark bill, passed solely by Democrats, and spearheaded by our nation’s first Black President and the first woman Speaker of the House, Nancy Pelosi. Back then, Democrats not only controlled the House, but we also had enough votes in the Senate to overcome a filibuster and enact the ACA. That’s what happens when Democrats have large majorities – we get real work done and bring about true reform for the American people. Will you make a contribution to help me defend our majorities in Congress so we can build on the ACA and enact more laws to benefit all Americans?

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Despite that accomplishment and all the good things that have come from it, one of the memories that has seared itself into my mind from the days leading up to the ACA’s enactment was when the great Congressman John Lewis – an icon not just in Georgia but around the world – was cursed at and spit on by Tea Party protesters as he went to cast his vote in favor of the bill.

Here was a man who had literally bled for freedom decades before, being ridiculed and dehumanized in 2010 by the very people he was trying to help. The Tea Party morphed into an ever more radical movement. Today, some of them are insurrectionists. But if he were here today, John Lewis would be the first to point out that even insurrectionists need health care.

As we look ahead to the midterms, I’m worried about what I’m hearing from Republicans. Senator Ron Johnson has said that if the GOP takes control of Congress, they will try again to repeal the ACA. Like I said, I’m worried. But I’m not surprised. They’ve been trying to undo the protections of the ACA for 12 years.

Republicans don’t have a better plan. They don’t even have any plan to replace the ACA. They just want it gone, no matter how many millions of Americans will lose health insurance as a result. We can’t let that happen. Will you stand with me to defend the Affordable Care Act and the progress we’ve made over the last twelve years by making a donation?

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We’re fighting for the soul of our nation. And I’m truly glad to have you as my ally.

– Hank Johnson (he/him)

PS: Hank’s campaign staff here. The Congressman asked us to make sure this email got to you, but we’re adding this note to the end before hitting ‘send’ because he’s too gracious to acknowledge the important role he played in passing the ACA back in 2010.

Hank knew it was SO important to get Americans access to health care that he was willing to lose his seat over his vote if it came to it. He also convinced other members of Congress it was THAT important.

Just wanted to let you know -- Hank's in it for all the right reasons.