I can’t overstate the importance

The results of this year’s elections are doubly important -- and that’s why I’m counting on your help right now. First, of course, this year’s elections will determine who controls our government as we start a new decade, giving us the opportunity not only to block further abuses of the Constitution, but to take important steps to further our values.  But a second aspect of November's outcome will be very important in shaping our political future: Our success in defending the Democrats who not only won seats from the right-wing dominated Republican Party, but went on to support a strong, progressive agenda.  Our Democrats have supported a wide range of causes, from economic fairness to environmental protections to LGBTQ+ rights to a woman’s right to choose. Successful Democratic challengers made the difference between victory and defeat in the House. Now the question that will be in the minds of politicians, journalists, strategists and people across the country is whether these Democrats will pay a political price for standing up.  I can tell you after 4O years in legislative bodies that as strongly as members feel about issues, seeing their colleagues from similar districts lose their seats because they took tough votes is not a source of encouragement. By contributing to the DCCC’s effort not only to re-elect Democrats but to add to their ranks, you help make the argument that good policy is good politics and a very beneficial self-fulfilling prophecy. Will you pitch in $1 before the DCCC’s deadline on Tuesday? 96-HOUR DEADLINE: ALL GIFTS TRIPLE-MATCHED   Triple match your $1 >> Triple match your $35 >> Triple match your $50 >> Triple match your $100 >> Triple match your $250 >> Or triple match another amount >> Thank you,   Barney Frank   Paid for by the DCCC | 430 South Capitol Street SE, Washington, DC 20003 | (202) 863-1500 | www.dccc.org | Not authorized by any candidate or candidate's committee.   This message was sent to: kmyers209.shamrock5@blogger.com | If you'd like to sign up for emails in a different account, click here. We believe that emails are a crucial way for our campaign to stay in touch with supporters. However, if you'd just like to receive fewer emails, you can click here. We’re working hard to make sure our Democratic Majority is protected -- and to end Donald Trump’s relentless attacks on President Obama’s legacy. We need all hands on deck if we’re going to fight back against Trump’s Republicans and expand our historic Majority. Our success relies on grassroots supporters like you. 99% of our contributions come from grassroots donations, with an average gift of $19. If you'd like to unsubscribe from DCCC emails, click here. If you'd like to make an online donation, click here. Thanks for your support of Democrats! Contributions or gifts to the DCCC are not tax deductible. Derivative of U.S. Department of Agriculture photo. CC BY 2.0.