John, I want to make sure you saw my important email below.
Just seven states. That’s right, just SEVEN!
That’s the tiny number of states that stand between us and a disastrous Article V Constitutional Convention – an event unprecedented in U.S. history that could mean major constitutional chaos.
John, we have no choice but to immediately step up our grassroots response to defeat this effort. That’s why I’m rushing this alert to you and every member of Common Cause.
Many constitutional experts believe this is the least known but greatest present threat to our democracy – and it’s being organized right now, behind closed doors and out of the public eye.
Wealthy special interest groups like the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) are spending big money to lobby state lawmakers, demanding they vote to ratify the convening of an Article V Convention to radically reshape the U.S. Constitution.
If allowed to succeed – unelected, unaccountable delegates will have a chance to write their far-right-wing agenda into our Constitution.
Those who want to move an Article V Convention talk about shredding First Amendment protections... gutting environmental regulations... rolling back civil rights advances... and enshrining far-right economics as permanent fiscal policy – that will gut Medicare, Medicaid, and other safety-net programs.
MOST FRIGHTENING OF ALL: if just seven more states sign on, the Kochs, the Mercers, corporate funders, and their extremist allies will reach the two-thirds supermajority required to convene the convention they need to tear apart the U.S. Constitution.
So far, we’ve been able to stop them in a number of key states. BUT... given the political events of the past few years and the frightening rise of the right wing, we must now redouble our efforts.
John, this isn’t a fight we can win overnight. We need to invest in our proven grassroots strategy and plan to keep countering state efforts to call an Article V Convention in the months – and even the years – ahead.
That's why I’m asking today if you will step up and help us secure victory for the long haul. You can make a major impact right now by joining a special group of Common Cause members known as Guardians for Democracy.
These members make small, monthly gifts of $5, $10, or even $25. Their steady, regular donations provide a reliable base of resources to help us plan and budget for these vital and long-term efforts to defend our rights.
Frankly, the simple act of becoming a Guardian for Democracy is one of the most important steps you can take to protect our democracy >>
AND: if you become a Guardian for Democracy BEFORE MIDNIGHT, we’ll send you a copy of Robert Reich’s new book The System: Who Rigged It, How We Fix It to say thanks!
Sorry, I can't become a sustaining member at this time, but I’d still like to make a one-time gift to help where it’s needed most >>
Thanks to the support of members like you, we’ve already proven we can fight the extremists and win. Common Cause activists have successfully rolled back calls for an Article V Convention in Colorado, New Hampshire, Delaware, New Mexico, Maryland, and Nevada.
Over and over, we’ve proven that our state-by-state grassroots organizing works – and that as long as we keep fighting, we’ll keep winning.
We must not – and will not – let these extremists rewrite our Constitution.
Please let me know that we can count on you to side with us in this fight by becoming a Guardian for Democracy today.
Thank you,
Jack Mumby, Digital Director
and the team at Common Cause
P.S. To learn more about the dangers of an Article V Constitutional Convention, visit defendourconstitution.org.
