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Friend, I'm running for Congress in one of the most competitive seats in the entire country, and I wanted to take a moment to explain why this fight is so important to me. In a moment, I'll ask you to contribute to my campaign – but if you don’t have time (and that’s okay!), can you please chip in now? I believe that change can happen in a generation if we work for it. I know, because it happened for me. My dad immigrated to the U.S. from Mexico in 1950. He worked in the fields, served two tours in Vietnam, and took a union job to provide a path into the middle class for our family. My parents couldn’t afford to send me to college, so I juggled multiple jobs – from painting homes to pouring coffee – while attending UC Berkeley. It took me seven years, but I earned that degree and it opened doors for me that I hadn't thought possible before. My daughter was born 17 years ago, and I felt in my core the same determination that drove my own parents: That there was nothing that would keep me from doing everything in my power to shape a stronger, more equitable future for Amelia and her generation. That's why I stepped up to serve in the Oregon legislature. As a legislator, I've fought for more affordable health care, helped Oregon begin to tackle our climate crisis, and passed the nation's most progressive paid family leave bill. It took hard work to get these things done, but I was determined. My team set a goal to raise $7,000 before our end-of-month deadline on Sunday at midnight so we can continue building the grassroots campaign we know can win in November. I know one thing about hard work: I can’t do it alone. I need you – my grassroots supporters – with me every step of the way
Thank you, Andrea Salinas |
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