Here are a couple of things I was very glad to learn recently, Faith: Out of all the donations our campaign has received during this fundraising quarter, the majority have come from nurses, teachers, social workers, artists, and retirees, to name a few. (In case you didn't know, campaign donors are required to list their occupation information — it's just one of the ways the FEC ensures campaign finance standards.) And our average contribution has been $25. We're building a grassroots movement funded by grassroots donors who know we need to put more power in the hands of working people. Who are passionate about ensuring and providing health care as a basic human right. Who fight for every child to get a great education. Who look after families so they can get the support they need to thrive. Who bring light to our lives. Who've worked hard, and raised families, and strengthened their communities — and know firsthand the importance of bedrock promises like our government's commitment to Social Security and Medicare. Who know that we can fight back against powerful interests like the gun lobby, Big Pharma, and fossil fuel giants. This campaign is funded by the people, and we're fighting to make our government work for the people. Will you continue to fight as part of this dedicated team by making a donation of $25 or any amount by tonight's end-of-quarter fundraising deadline? Every contribution will make our public FEC report that much stronger and show what we can achieve when working people band together. | If you've saved payment info with ActBlue Express, your donation will process automatically: | I was heartened to learn more about the people who've recently donated to this campaign. We've got a terrific, unique team — Meals on Wheels drivers, blacksmiths, librarians, cheesemongers — and I'm deeply grateful for you and everyone else who makes this movement possible. By the way, Faith — you know which professions aren't on the list of our donors? Federal lobbyists. Big bank executives. Executives from Big Ag, Big Tech, Big Pharma, hedge funds, fossil fuel companies, health insurance companies, or private equity firms. That's intentional. I don't take donations from them, and I'm fighting to make sure Washington doesn't only work for them. But make no mistake: they know where to put their money. Recently, a Super PAC started up to support one of my GOP opponents. It's a vehicle for national Republicans, special interests, Big Tech moguls, Wall Street executives, and far-right ideologues to pour large sums of money into this race. And they'll be scouring our public fundraising reports for any signs of weakness and opportunities to invest more into this race. After tonight, we'll have to close the books on this quarter's fundraising report. So let's show them what this grassroots team is made of, and make it as strong as possible. If it makes sense for you right now, please make a donation of any amount to fight alongside all the nurses, teachers, social workers, artists, retirees, and more who are funding this campaign. And let's show that when working people fight, working people win. Thanks for being a part of this, Elizabeth  | 
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