My thoughts on the past year:

It is our responsibility to make sure our efforts don't end here -- which is why I'm reaching out to you today.

Jason, in just a moment, I am going to ask you to make a $7 donation to the DNC ahead of Friday's end-of-year fundraising deadline. But before I do, I hope you'll give me a moment to explain why chipping in is so important to Joe and Kamala's mission -- and why I've never been more committed to our shared fight for progress. With 2022 days away, I can't help but think back on all that we've accomplished this past year -- and just how many firsts we saw. In January, my wife Kamala became the first woman, the first Black American, and the first South Asian American to be sworn in as Vice President. Then, with the help of our Democratic Senate, we confirmed the most diverse Cabinet in history -- a Cabinet that looks like America. And earlier this month, I celebrated Hanukkah in the People's House as the first Jewish spouse of an American president or vice president. These firsts should be celebrated -- but Jason, they also serve as reminders of how much work we have ahead. It's our responsibility to make sure our efforts don't end here, which is why I'm reaching out to you today. Our party faces its very last fundraising deadline of the year in only four days -- and it is crucial that Democrats have the resources they need to protect our majorities as we inch closer to next year's midterm elections. Can I count on you to chip in $7 before Friday? DONATE: $7 DONATE: $10 DONATE: $25 DONATE: $50 DONATE: $100 Donate another amount The DNC is running critical programs that Democrats nationwide are relying on to win next year. From protecting the sacred right to vote to investing in state parties, the DNC is supporting Democratic candidates in every corner of the country. The honest truth is that our party is only as strong as its grassroots. With so much work left to do, I hope you'll join me in committing to our fight today. It would mean the world to me if you made a $7 donation to the DNC before its end-of-year fundraising deadline on Friday. Thank you, and happy new year. Doug Douglas Emhoff Douglas Emhoff: Derivative of Adam Schultz / Biden for President Photo. CC BY-NC-SA 2.0 Manage how often you receive DNC emails, by filling out this form. If you no longer wish to receive emails from the DNC, submit this form to unsubscribe. If you're ready to elect Democrats in all 50 states, territories, and D.C., make a contribution today. Contributions or gifts to the Democratic National Committee are not tax deductible. Paid for by the Democratic National Committee, www.Democrats.org, and not authorized by any candidate or candidate's committee.