John —
As you know, we are living in a time of massive income and wealth inequality, a global pandemic, the existential threat of climate change, and attacks on the foundation of our democracy.
But in the midst of the many struggles we face, it has never been more important to elect candidates who will fight for a strong, progressive agenda. We need more leaders who have the guts to take on the billionaire class and large corporations and will fight to address the needs of the working class.
That is why I am proud to endorse Summer Lee for Congress. But as we speak, corporate super PACs are spending a huge amount of money trying to defeat Summer and propping up her extreme GOP opponent.
A single super PAC has spent millions of dollars to defeat Summer and other progressive candidates. This same super PAC is backing Republican members of Congress who voted to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election.
What this super PAC is doing is reprehensible and speaks to the corruption of our political system. When we talk about billionaires and big money buying elections, this is exactly what we mean. These big money interests will do and spend whatever it takes to try to stop our progressive movement. We must fight back now if we’re going to win on Tuesday.
Summer can take on these super PACs and make history by becoming Pennsylvania's first Black Congresswoman — as long as we are all in this together.
That is why I am asking:
It is not an accident that Congress is now a bolder and more progressive institution than in past years. Together, we've made that happen by taking on the political establishment and electing some great progressive leaders. It is very important that we continue that progress. If we’re not moving forward we’re going backward.
In order to continue our struggle for economic justice, social justice, racial justice, reproductive justice, and environmental justice, we must come together to elect candidates like Summer who will fight for a progressive agenda.
That's why I've given my full support to Summer and why I'll be in Pittsburgh tomorrow for a canvass and rally. I hope you will join me in backing Summer with a donation today:
Thank you for adding a contribution today to help Summer win her election and continue our struggle to create the kind of nation we know we can become.
In solidarity,
Bernie Sanders
P.S. If you're able, join Summer and I for our canvass (RSVP here) and rally (RSVP here) in Pittsburgh tomorrow!
