Hi John, it's Wendy Davis.
You may know me from my 13-hour filibuster as a Texas State Senator. When Republicans wanted to close almost every clinic that provided abortion care in Texas, I laced up my sneakers because I firmly believe in every woman’s right to make her own decisions about her own body.
But what you may not know is that in 2014, I ran against Greg Abbott for Governor. So, you can trust me when I say that Beto needs all of the support we can offer him right now.
I know firsthand how much money Abbott will pour into this race to crush our grassroots momentum, so with 26 days until Election Day, I'm asking: John, will you split a donation between Beto's campaign and the PCCC to defeat Greg Abbott? If we don't win, Texans will lose.
Like so many women, I knew to expect the overturning of Roe v. Wade, but on the day the decision came down, I still felt a crushing disbelief.
Because of Roe, I was able to make decisions born of love for my family when faced with an ectopic pregnancy, and later, a fatal fetal abnormality in a much-wanted pregnancy. What will happen to other families who confront similar and very personal health care decisions?
We know what they’ll face in Greg Abbott's Texas where abortion is outlawed, even in cases of rape or incest. I am filled with sadness knowing that my two granddaughters are growing up in a state that does not guarantee them the right to make their own health care decisions.
But even in the face of this crisis, I still cling to the belief that we possess the power to make a positive impact and to change the course for the better. Across the state, Texans are showing us they're ready for change. Young Democrats are registering to vote in huge numbers, and Beto is keeping this a close race!
Beto has committed to protecting women’s freedom to make decisions about our own bodies. As governor, he will fight to repeal Abbott's extreme abortion ban and restore reproductive rights. I'm supporting Beto for governor because this is a matter of life or death for Texans -- will you join me?
Never lose hope,
-- Wendy Davis
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