John,

This week, Barbara served as teller for the historic Speaker vote — or should we say, votes. She was chosen to officially tally the votes for Speaker of the House in the new Congress.

But what should have been a swift process turned into a spectacle as it took 15 votes for Republicans to finally agree on who would lead their party.

If the first week under a Republican-led House is any indication of what the next two years will look like, then it’s safe to say that it will be a long two years of chaos and obstruction by a party that is unfit to govern.

John, we won’t sugarcoat it: the road ahead will be challenging.

But Barbara and her progressive colleagues will do everything in their power to continue advancing our shared values and delivering for the American people, no matter how much chaos and confusion unfolds across the aisle.

So before the day is over, will you chip in just $5 or any amount to send a clear message that a strong grassroots movement is standing with Barbara as she fights to overcome GOP chaos and move our country forward?

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Thank you for supporting Barbara’s efforts.

—Team Barbara Lee