Jason, I'm excited to share that later this summer, I'll get to meet a supporter like you and thank you personally for the work you're doing. You can use this link to make a contribution and to enter the contest. Right now, with everything going on, it would be easy to give in to fear or despair — but people like you aren't doing that. You're showing up at town halls in your communities, holding your representatives accountable, and maybe even planning to run for office yourself. I'm excited to say thank you in person. If you use this email to chip in $3 or any amount that feels right to you to support the DNC's work, you'll be automatically entered to meet with me. Plus, you'll get to bring a guest, too. If you've stored your info with ActBlue, we'll process your contribution instantly. Your travel and hotel will be covered. We'll get a chance to chat and even take a few photos together. And your contribution will go directly toward funding the DNC's work to organize across the country as Democrats lay the groundwork to take back Congress. I hope to see you soon, Barack Barack Obama
44th President of the United States
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Since this is a grassroots campaign, I want to be transparent with you. Our fundraising hit an unexpected dip these last few days—it happens sometimes and I don't want to alarm you. But, I want to take a moment to share why this is important. Unlike most other House campaigns, we operate differently. We invest in community organizing year-round and full-time permanent staff who execute all aspects of this campaign. The Trump trifecta has taken hold, and so too have their billionaire, right-wing donors. In order to fight back through mass movement politics, we need the resources to bring even more people into this campaign and continue to sustain our operation even in the "off year." I don't curry favor with billionaires or attend fancy cocktail fundraisers. This campaign is made possible by people like you, firstname. If you can afford it, can I count on your support today? Contribute $5 Just a few years ago, I was a waitress wiping down a bar. I am vividly familiar with the value of a hard earned dollar. I also don't expect that every supporter will contribute to every email we send—that would be way too much! When thousands of people come together to chip in, it all adds up and allows me to focus on legislating, and not worry about checking in with my campaign manager about our fundraising numbers. If you are in a position to do so, here's a personalized link where you can pitch in: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/aoc-email-20250603?personal=shepp1111.milanonline@blogger.com Whether you can donate today or not, thank you so much for being a part of this campaign. On behalf of my entire team: we're so grateful that you're here. Pa'lante, Alexandria  
  | Did you see this, Jason? At a town hall in Iowa, Republican Senator Joni Ernst responded to her constituents' concerns about Iowans suffering due to Medicaid and SNAP cuts in Trump and Senate Republicans' budget bill by saying, "Well, we all are going to die."  Under Chair Ken Martin, the DNC is competing everywhere — including in states like Iowa, where Joni Ernst is on the ballot in the midterms. Can you split a $10 contribution between the Iowa Democratic Party and the DNC now to help us flip this seat and elect more Democrats? If you've stored your info with ActBlue, we'll process your split contribution between the Iowa Democratic Party and the Democratic National Committee instantly. Thank you for everything you do, The Democrats  If you gave recently via check or mail, our system may not have yet processed your gift. We are appreciative and thank you greatly for your support. CONTRIBUTE VOLUNTEER Text JOIN to 43367 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.
I'm excited to share that later this summer, I'll get to meet a supporter like you and thank you personally for the work you're doing. You can use this link to make a contribution to the Democratic National Committee and to enter the contest. Right now, with everything going on, it would be easy to give in to fear or despair — but people like you aren't doing that. You're showing up at town halls in your communities, holding your representatives accountable, and maybe even planning to run for office yourself. I'm excited to say thank you in person. If you use this email to chip in $10 or any amount that feels right to you to support the DNC's work, you'll be automatically entered to meet with me. Plus, you'll get to bring a guest, too. If you've stored your info with ActBlue, we'll process your contribution instantly. Your travel and hotel will be covered. We'll get a chance to chat and even take a few photos together. And your contribution will go directly toward funding the DNC's work to organize across the country as Democrats lay the groundwork to take back Congress. I hope to see you soon, Barack Barack Obama
44th President of the United States 
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| Jason, Last week, I was honored to speak at the ASDC, which represents all 57 U.S. state and territorial Democratic parties — across the country and around the world. I shared some thoughts with state party leaders about where we've been and where we're going — and I want to share those thoughts with you, too. I hope you'll take a few minutes to read them (and no, this isn't a fundraising pitch): Six months ago, many of us felt like we had just been punched in the face. We were angry. We were tired. At the time, I said the thing that matters right now is how we win again. And I said — as Democrats — we know what we have to do. We have to sharply define who we are. We have to show people what we stand for and how we're going to fight for them. We have to speak to the issues that matter to all, not just the elite few. And we have to get back to winning. We have to win in red states. In purple states. In blue states. Everywhere. And I'll tell you something now that I'll tell you again when we take back Congress next year: We don't build political power to sit on it. We're not in the business of amassing power just for power's sake. And we certainly don't wield it as a weapon. We build political power to use it. To help people. To improve lives. To give as many families as we can a fighting chance at the American dream. It's now been four months since I was elected DNC chair. We were in National Harbor, right on the Potomac River, literally down the road from an active plane crash site after a tragic mid-air collision. Donald Trump had been in office for less than two weeks. He went out there, on live TV, disgracing the office of the presidency and disgracing the country. He blamed DEI. He blamed Barack Obama. He blamed Joe Biden. I remember just how pissed I was. For the families. For the country. My son is training to be a pilot. Imagine seeing the President of the United States say something like that about your own flesh and blood. That weekend, we were about to vote for the new leaders of our national party, and I said, as Democrats, we need to start asking ourselves the same thing each day: which side are we on? Are we on the side of the robber baron, the ultra-wealthy billionaire, the oil and gas polluter, and the union-buster? Or do we stand with the American working family, the small business owner, the farmer, the immigrant, and the student? Are we on the side of this grotesque brand of politics and demonizes, dehumanizes, and destroys? Or are we on the side of fiercely and compassionately defending the rights, freedoms, and dreams of the American people? Right now, the sides couldn't be clearer. Every day, these so-called leaders in Washington — these MAGA tyrants — make another tear in the moral fabric of who we are. They smirk at their own corruption and threaten anybody who doesn't kiss the ring. Meanwhile, small businesses collapse from tariffs and mayors plead for federal help after tornadoes level their towns. Our job is to chase these tyrants down with all our energy, every muscle fiber, and every breath. We have to stand on our values. Because we're not just fighting for Democrats. We're fighting for every person, family, and community in this country. And what I'm telling you — what I'm promising you — is that Democrats will win again. We have to. In my early days as Chair, I told my team three things: - We're getting the DNC out of D.C. and into the states. Sure enough, we've done just that. Right away, we got on the road to meet with local party leaders, voters, and grassroots organizers. At this point, I think I've been to 17 or 18 states. And we used everything we learned to inform a historic new investment in all our state parties — $1 million each month.
Back when these investments first started, we were allocating $5,000 to state parties. Now, it's $17,500 — with even more for red states. I've always said there's no such thing as a permanent red state. Now we're backing that up with real investments.
- We're going to reimagine the DNC as a permanent campaign. No longer will we look at things narrowly — or through the singular lens of presidential cycles. We're going to set the tone and reclaim ground from Republicans — whether it's a school board race, an assembly seat, a state Supreme Court seat, and so on.
- I said we're taking the gloves off. I want a Democratic Party that's willing to stand its ground, throw a punch, and fight for everybody who feels voiceless in this political environment. I know you do, too.
It's only been a few months, but we are building momentum. We took a +23 Trump district in Pennsylvania blue for the first time since the 1800s. We kicked Elon Musk to the curb in Wisconsin when he tried to buy a Supreme Court seat. We historically overperformed in Florida's deep red districts in special elections. And just the other week, we knocked a three-team Republican mayor out of office in Omaha. Some people might not think every race matters. I'm not one of those people. Every inch of ground adds up. Every vote adds up. Every office we flip adds up. Last year, I saw some research showing that the majority of Americans now believe the Republican Party best represents the interests of the working class and the poor, and the Democratic Party is the party of the wealthy and the elites. I believe this is a damning indictment. Especially because it's not true. But perceptions matter. And we have to change perceptions. I grew up in the suburbs of Minneapolis. But my family didn't have it easy. I was the first son of a teen mom who had me at 15. She was raising four kids by age 20. She was a single mom and we struggled mightily. We were in and out of shelters. We saw poverty. We experienced a lot of sleepless nights. We barely made it. We relied on programs like Medicaid and SNAP to get through tough times. Just like the tough times that Donald Trump has created. Because of these programs, because of the people around us, and because of leaders who fought for a strong safety net, our family made it. I ended up being the first kid in my family to go to college and get a degree. The easiest thing in the world is to give up on someone. But nobody gave up on us. I became a Democrat because I saw a community that gave a damn about a family of four kids. And I got into politics because I thought my government should give a damn too. The Democratic Party was my Party. I know it still is. I know what our Party is capable of, given the opportunity. Let's grab that opportunity while we can. If we handle things right in the years ahead — and I have faith we will — I believe we will look back at this moment as when our Party turned the page and started building a long-term majority. And when we manage to accomplish that — and again, I have faith we will — let me just say: it will only happen because of you. Thank you for everything. Ken Ken Martin
Chair
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| Jason – First of all, thank you. Because of supporters like you, we met our important end-of-month fundraising goal in May, which helps us ensure we've got the resources to elect more Democrats in races up and down the ballot nationwide. Now, one of those key races is rapidly approaching: An election this week will determine the leadership of the fourth-largest city in the nation, and the stakes couldn't be higher. This Saturday, voters in San Antonio will elect their next mayor. This election is truly a referendum on Donald Trump and an opportunity to weaken Republicans' power. To win races like this one, the DNC is making historic investments in traditionally red states like Texas. But Texas Democrats need a surge of support right now to reach as many voters as possible before polls close in just a few short days. So we're asking: Can you split a donation now between the Texas Democratic Party and the DNC to help support voter outreach in this key election and in elections to come? If you've stored your info with ActBlue, we'll process your split contribution between the Texas Democratic Party and the Democratic National Committee instantly. Thank you for everything you do, The Democrats  If you gave recently via check or mail, our system may not have yet processed your gift. We are appreciative and thank you greatly for your support. CONTRIBUTE VOLUNTEER Text JOIN to 43367 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.
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