I must say, friend, I'm stunned by what's unfolding today.

I'm in Washington this week to officially be sworn into Congress. Instead, I've been watching the stalled House vote to elect a new Speaker of the House. If you haven't heard the news, the Republican Majority plunged into utter chaos on the House floor today and failed to elect a Speaker for the first time in a century.

Democrats unified behind Hakeem Jeffries -- who tallied the most votes of any nominee. But a total of 19 Republicans voted against Rep. Kevin McCarthy. That's a massive number, folks, and there's little indication McCarthy will win a majority after the third attempt -- which is now underway.

The GOP is in complete disarray headed into 2023, and it's a concerning sign for what Republican control of the House will look like: More chaos, discord, and gridlock.

The good news is that Democrats are unified and clear-eyed about the future of our country. Not only that, we’re now in a strong position to retake the House in 2024. But if we're going to do this, we need to send a resounding message -- especially today -- that our supporters are still here and ready to take on this challenge.

We need a wave of grassroots support right now to prove Democrats have what it takes to correct course in Washington. I’m hoping you'll show up with a $5 donation to help support my reflection effort, retake the House, and put an end to the MAGA extremism that we're up against.

Thanks for everything. More soon, 

Eric

Eric Sorensen is a meteorologist born and raised in Rockford, IL running for U.S. Congress. He’s seen firsthand the importance of establishing trust with the community, and he’s determined to use his expertise as a climate communicator to fight for Illinoisans on environmental justice and more in Washington. To support Eric, consider making a grassroots contribution here.

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