Annie Comes Home: the reason I got into public service

Saturday, September 21, 2024

the reason I got into public service

Do you recognize this Eagle Scout, friend?

I loved growing up in Ohio, and my parents couldn't have been prouder when I became an Eagle Scout as a teenager. There's no doubt in my mind that their influence is one of the biggest reasons I got into public service.

A quick story for you, friend: When I was a kid, Mansfield, Ohio, was made up of ironworkers, carpenters, and electricians. Back then, those were jobs you could count on to own a home and support a family. Over the years, we've seen jobs shipped overseas and the cost of living rise dramatically while wages remain stagnant, all in service of big corporations.

I believe our country is better than that, friend, and I want to make sure it lives up to its promises. Today, in the Senate, I'm fighting for progress on the issues that matter most to workers and families, from better wages and safer working conditions to protecting affordable health care and the Social Security benefits folks have worked for their whole lives.

Sherrod Brown being sworn in to the Senate

But the truth is, I need your help to keep up this fight, friend. I'm facing my toughest reelection yet, and voting has already begun for Ohioans in the military and overseas – so if you've been waiting for the best time to donate to our campaign, I want to tell you, friend, today is that day:

• Republicans are outspending us 2-to-1 to smear me on the airwaves and boost my MAGA opponent.

• A new poll shows me losing ground to our Trump-backed opponent.

• We're falling short of what we need to fight back, reach early voters, and win this race.

Everything we need to do – from keeping our ads on TV to knocking on voters' doors – takes resources, friend. So I'm personally asking: Will you chip in $5 – or our average donation of $26 – to help us reach our critical $200,000 goal by midnight, win in Ohio, and keep the Senate blue?

Please use the links in this email to start a weekly donation through ActBlue.

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