John --



Today marks the second anniversary of Country First, which I founded in the wake of the attack on our Capitol. And while we've made big strides in awakening and activating the Reasonable Majority, the threats from two years ago persist.



Just this month, we witnessed the U.S. Congress descend into chaos as it failed for days to elect a Speaker for the first time since just before the Civil War.



Then, we watched key positions and committees traded away to the most toxic and reckless MAGA extremists in Congress, with Donald Trump getting all the credit.



Then, just yesterday, Donald Trump moved to consolidate support from top Republican leaders for his presidential campaign, despite being a huge threat to our democracy.



And now, emboldened by their majority and recent Biden controversies, Trump and his MAGA extremists are doing everything in their power to take full control of our government in 2024.



We all know what they think of American democracy -- Trump even said we should "terminate" the Constitution if it's necessary for him to be in power.



What happened to the Grand Old Party of Lincoln? What happened to our country having two healthy, sane political parties? The current situation has become so dangerous, and none of us can afford to bury our heads in the sand and just hope it goes away!



I, for one, have refused to be silent, and was even willing to sacrifice my own re-election to put everything we've got into defeating those who betrayed our country.? We had great success in 2022, but we've got even more important work to do in 2023 and 2024.



Country First has a bold cutting-edge plan to take on and take out the most toxic partisans in Congress and ensure Donald Trump gets nowhere near the Oval Office ever again: In the primaries. <[link removed]>



And while I know it feels like the last election just ended, the foundation for success in 2024 will be built in 2023.? That means educating more voters, getting more voters registered in the party where they can have the biggest impact in their primary elections, and recruiting and training strong, viable candidates to beat the most toxic partisans in the primaries.?



My promise to you: Those working to undermine our democracy will NOT like what we have planned.



That's why I need your support right now, at the beginning of this critical year where we lay the foundation for 2024's victories. Our numbers must be so strong that there is zero doubt that the good people of this country will prevail over Trumpism in 2024. Country First plans to play a major role in that.



I hate sending emails like this, but with a mission like ours, funds are needed to keep the momentum going and to put our audacious plan into action. ?We are so close to reaching our big fundraising goal. ?I know you've been supportive of our mission, and I hope you'll be open to this:



Would it be crazy to ask you to make an investment of time OR money in our movement to help us reach our big year-end goal? We need both donors AND volunteers to fuel Country First. <[link removed]>



Every contribution -- whether of time or treasure, and no matter how big or small -- adds up to making a real difference.



The funds donated today will go toward our MASSIVE effort to unseat those in Congress who put Q Anon, Lies, Conspiracies, and the Trump Family before our Country. The money also helps build our community, marshal an army of thousands of volunteers, create space for reasonable people of goodwill to solve our greatest problems, fund a candidate academy that's helping candidates run in '23 and '24, and provide a fresh, optimistic vision for our country.



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I do not take for granted the trust you've placed in me to usher our movement through this storm, and I'm humbled by your continued support. Donating is an investment in our democracy and a down payment for a better, brighter America for our kids and grandkids. I have faith the good we do today will be compounded over time, and I'm excited by what we can do together.



With great appreciation, I remain yours in service.



Country First,



Adam



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