Friend,

You may have been asleep, but in the middle of the night earlier this month I rose to nominate Representative Hakeem Jeffries to be Speaker of the House on the 15th (!) round of voting. The word that came to mind was, "WOW!"

House Republicans were unable to choose a leader and in the meantime you, and folks across the country, were being denied access to the critical help that Congressional Offices can provide.

As we begin this new Congress, I know I am in this seat because of grassroots supporters like you. And, like previous campaigns, I am coming to grassroots supporters like you to help kick-start our fundraising efforts for the next two years.

I am proud to rely on your support and ask you for a grassroots kickstart investment today:

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House Democrats are still united behind Leader Jeffries who is spearheading the fight to put people over politics, and push back against extreme MAGA Republicans. As we begin the work of this new Congress, we need all hands on deck!

Weeks before the new Congress began and I rose to say 'WOW', my colleagues already began raising millions of dollars from PACs and lobbyists. In fact, I started receiving invitations to PAC fundraisers just two days after the November election, even before we knew who controlled the majority.

As you know, I don't accept contributions from PACs or lobbyists. I only rely on folks like you.

I appreciate all your support and look forward to working with you to be a voice for the American people. We all know the special interests have their own money to be heard.

Sincerely,

Dean